T3 · Product exporter position

China exports of Brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos) (HS 681381)

See where China stands in brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter CHNHS6 681381Latest year 2024Growing

Latest exports

$68.5MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

165Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+4.8%Annualized change

Destination HHI

477Destination concentration

Weighted share

21.4%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is China in Brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 681381. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$68.5M
Current 2024 exports$68.4M
Three-year average$63.6M
Historical peak$154.9M

Market position

Active destinations165
Destination HHI477
Weighted share21.4%
Share change+4.3 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+4.8%
Volatility1.2
Maximum drawdown86.1%
TrendGrowing
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterChinaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$68.5MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$68.4MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+4.8%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+3.6%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationUSADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share11.1%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration477HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+4.3 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes9.3%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does China sell brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$7.6M4%+2.4%0% tariffGrowing
Japan$6.5M35.7%-16.7%0% tariffGrowing
Mexico$5.9M18.6%+207.9%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Russia$4.5M39.5%+7%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Germany$4.3M7.6%-7.1%0% tariffAccelerating
Canada$3.9M17.5%+20.9%0.1% tariffGrowing
India$1.8M17.2%+15.6%0.5% tariffAccelerating
United Arab Emirates$1.7M3.6%+33.5%0.1% tariffGrowing
South Africa$1.4M13.3%+1.2%0.1% tariffGrowing
Poland$1.2M2.4%-15.2%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Belgium$1.2M7.5%+15.4%0% tariffAccelerating

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$7.6M
Market share
4%
Growth
+2.4%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Japan

Latest exports
$6.5M
Market share
35.7%
Growth
-16.7%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$5.9M
Market share
18.6%
Growth
+207.9%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Russia

Latest exports
$4.5M
Market share
39.5%
Growth
+7%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$4.3M
Market share
7.6%
Growth
-7.1%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Canada

Latest exports
$3.9M
Market share
17.5%
Growth
+20.9%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

India

Latest exports
$1.8M
Market share
17.2%
Growth
+15.6%
Access
0.5% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

United Arab Emirates

Latest exports
$1.7M
Market share
3.6%
Growth
+33.5%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

South Africa

Latest exports
$1.4M
Market share
13.3%
Growth
+1.2%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$1.2M
Market share
2.4%
Growth
-15.2%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Belgium

Latest exports
$1.2M
Market share
7.5%
Growth
+15.4%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Price intelligence

How does China's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Canada: $34.6M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Former Arab Republic of Yemen: $16.9 / ton.

Median price

$3.5K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for China and HS 681381 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$39.5M+55.5%133
2011$53.8M+36%135
2012$57.3M+6.6%139
2013$64.6M+12.7%140
2014$76.5M+18.6%147
2015$78.8M+2.9%153
2016$95.4M+21.1%148
2017$67.9M-28.9%152
2018$57.4M-15.4%150
2019$57.4M+0%156
2020$50.8M-11.5%159
2021$59.4M+16.8%160
2022$64.7M+8.9%163
2023$57.6M-10.9%164
2024$68.4M+18.7%165

Exporter context

China economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 681381.

China has reported exports of $3.5T and a trade balance of $1.2T in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 34.6% trade openness, 44.5% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about China brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos) exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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