In 2024, Mexico was the number one country of origin for U.S. light vehicle imports, with a value of almost 78.5 billion U.S. dollars. Japan and South Korea were also leading countries of origin for U.S. imports. The Japanese brand Toyota was among the best-selling passenger car brands in the United States.

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Between 2008 and 2024, the United States maintained a negative trade balance when trading passenger cars with Mexico. In 2024, the U.S. imported nearly 78.5 billion U.S. dollars in motor cars used for the transport of passengers from its southern neighbor, but exported some 5.3 billion U.S. dollars to Mexico. The Central American country has developed various industrial clusters which have attracted near-shoring opportunities from some U.S. automotive companies, which explains this large difference between imports and exports.

The United States boasted a positive trade balance from its passenger car trade with China from 2008 to 2024. In 2024, the American country exported some 4.8 billion U.S. dollars-worth of motor cars used for the transport of passengers to China, while importing some 2.6 billion U.S. dollars of these goods from the Asian country. However, Chinese car exports towards the United States have started to substantially grow since 2015.

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The United States imported around *** million motor vehicles in 2020. Approximately a quarter of these vehicles were imported from Mexico, while some ** percent were imported from Japan that year.

The United States' total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$3.36 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United States' main import partners were: Mexico, China and Canada. The top three import commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Electrical, electronic equipment and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Exports were valued at US$2.06 Trillion. In 2024, The United States had a trade deficit of US$1.29 Trillion.

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The United States reported a negative trade balance in its passenger motor vehicle trade with Canada since 2008. Imports from its North American neighbor were at their lowest in 2009, impacted by the financial crisis which rattled the country. By 2024, the U.S. imported passenger cars worth a total of around 31.2 billion U.S. dollars from Canada, in part as the Big Three automakers (Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors) outsource part of their production in the northern country.

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Imports of Autos and Parts in the United States increased to 38133 USD Million in February from 37845 USD Million in January of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Autos And Parts.

The United States consistently recorded a negative new passenger vehicle and light truck trade balance with the European Union between 2008 and 2024. In 2024, the North American country imported goods worth a total of 44.1 billion U.S. dollars, compared to exports of 10.5 billion U.S. dollars.

China Automobile: Imports: Total data was reported at 3.664 USD bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.530 USD bn for Feb 2025. China Automobile: Imports: Total data is updated monthly, averaging 5.916 USD bn from Jan 2003 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 267 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.061 USD bn in Jul 2018 and a record low of 370.294 USD mn in Feb 2003. China Automobile: Imports: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.RAE: Automobile Import: Monthly. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

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Brazil Automobile Newly Registered: Annual: Imported: Cars: by Country of Origin: South America data was reported at 89,645.000 Unit in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 69,820.000 Unit for 2017. Brazil Automobile Newly Registered: Annual: Imported: Cars: by Country of Origin: South America data is updated yearly, averaging 153,287.000 Unit from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2018, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 313,619.000 Unit in 2011 and a record low of 24,563.000 Unit in 2005. Brazil Automobile Newly Registered: Annual: Imported: Cars: by Country of Origin: South America data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Automobile Sector – Table BR.RAF019: Number of Newly Registered Automobiles: Annual: Imported: by Country of Origin: Cars. Light Commercials: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) up to 3.5 ton. Semi-light: GVW > 3.5 ton. < 6 ton. Light: GVW ≥ 6 ton. < 10 ton. Medium: GVW ≥ 10 ton. < 15 ton. Semi-heavy: GVW ≥ 15 ton. Truck: GCW (Gross Capacity Weight) ≤ 45 ton. Truck-tractor: PBTC (Gross train weight) < 40 ton. Heavy: GVW ≥ 15 ton. Truck: GCW (Gross Capacity Weight) > 45 ton. Truck-tractor: PBTC (Gross train weight) ≥ 40 ton.

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Brazil Automobile Newly Registered: Annual: Imported: Cars: by Country of Origin: North America: Mexico data was reported at 54,736.000 Unit in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 45,087.000 Unit for 2017. Brazil Automobile Newly Registered: Annual: Imported: Cars: by Country of Origin: North America: Mexico data is updated yearly, averaging 45,617.500 Unit from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2018, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 150,673.000 Unit in 2012 and a record low of 1,952.000 Unit in 2005. Brazil Automobile Newly Registered: Annual: Imported: Cars: by Country of Origin: North America: Mexico data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Automobile Sector – Table BR.RAF019: Number of Newly Registered Automobiles: Annual: Imported: by Country of Origin: Cars. Light Commercials: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) up to 3.5 ton. Semi-light: GVW > 3.5 ton. < 6 ton. Light: GVW ≥ 6 ton. < 10 ton. Medium: GVW ≥ 10 ton. < 15 ton. Semi-heavy: GVW ≥ 15 ton. Truck: GCW (Gross Capacity Weight) ≤ 45 ton. Truck-tractor: PBTC (Gross train weight) < 40 ton. Heavy: GVW ≥ 15 ton. Truck: GCW (Gross Capacity Weight) > 45 ton. Truck-tractor: PBTC (Gross train weight) ≥ 40 ton.

China Automobile Imports: United States data was reported at 15.941 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.633 USD bn for 2016. China Automobile Imports: United States data is updated yearly, averaging 1.555 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.941 USD bn in 2017 and a record low of 124.992 USD mn in 1998. China Automobile Imports: United States data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.RAE: Automobile Import: by Country.

Toyota sold about ****** imported cars in the United States in March 2018. In addition to this, Toyota sold some ****** imported light trucks in that same month. Changes to the U.S. import market The United States imported passenger vehicles to the value of about *** billion U.S. dollars in 2018. In 2017, car imports were subject to tariff rates of *** percent, while light truck imports were subject to tariff rates of ** percent. Ahead of looming import tariffs of up to ** percent on foreign cars that might be imposed by the White House in 2019, the value of passenger vehicle imports could drop significantly. Additional tariffs would severely affect sedans and compact cars imported from Germany, South Korea, and Japan. Recent tariffs on steel and aluminum have already had an impact on domestic automotive manufacturers, and the intended tariffs may further this effect. That said, the proposed tariffs would also include the large quantity of imported car parts. Since motor vehicle part imports are integral to domestic car and light truck manufacturing, the new tariffs would most likely see prices go up for both foreign and domestically produced vehicles. In fact, the U.S. auto industry’s reliance on imported parts may even have an adverse effect on U.S. exports. Over *** million passenger vehicles were exported from the U.S. in 2018, nearly half of which went to China and other countries outside of the NAFTA region. Oddly enough, BMW was the leading U.S. auto exporter in 2018, albeit by value. Its South Carolina manufacturing plant has one of the highest output volumes of BMW plants worldwide.