Vehicle wheels imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $4.96 billion of vehicle wheels in 2024 (823.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.96B | 823.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.32B | 789.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.46B | 841.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.01B | 862.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.74B | 656.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.17B | 748.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.76B | 819.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.32B | 773.0K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle wheels from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Mexico (32%), Thailand (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.69B | 34% |
| Mexico | $1.61B | 33% |
| Thailand | $374.6M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $196.7M | 4% |
| Germany | $134.7M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $132.0M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $109.7M | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $109.5M | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $100.3M | 2% |
| Japan | $90.7M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, close to the world average of $5.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle wheels exports from the United States
Exports of vehicle wheels by the United States reached $1.00 billion in 2024 (150.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 189 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (45%), Mexico (37%), Germany (2%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $453.7M | 45% |
| Mexico | $371.8M | 37% |
| Germany | $21.6M | 2.2% |
| Australia | $15.1M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $13.1M | 1.3% |
| India | $10.5M | 1% |
| China | $8.3M | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $7.9M | 0.8% |
| France | $7.2M | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $6.9M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle wheels imports (HS 8708.70): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8708.70: Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wheels imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle wheels worth $4.96 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 823.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wheels to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.69 billion), followed by Mexico (32%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $5.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle wheels to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.32 billion in 2017 to $4.96 billion in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $5.46 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.72 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle wheels?
Yes. The United States exported $1.00 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.96 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wheels?
The HS code for vehicle wheels is subheading 8708.70. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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