Automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers
Verified US ocean import records
4,927 automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 85 countries, with 28,149 shipments between them. Find an automotive parts supplier by what it actually shipped.
Latest shipment: Aug 30, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodology — latest shipment shown
This page shows where the 4,927 automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.
Key facts
As of the Sep 10, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.
What the data shows
- 4,927 automotive parts manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 28,149 US ocean import shipments between them.
- China and Germany account for the two largest groups: 1,551 (31%) and 572 (12%) of 4,927 suppliers across 85 countries.
- The largest sub-industry by supplier count is assorted auto parts (290 suppliers, 6%); 44 sub-industries are classified in total.
- The most active supplier in the analysed window, Mercedes Benz Ag, shipped 1,084 times to 17 US buyers.
- The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 30, 2026.
Suppliers by country
What the data shows: China and Germany account for the two largest groups: 1,551 (31%) and 572 (12%) of 4,927 suppliers across 85 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.
Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 85 countries.
Suppliers by product and sub-industry
What the data shows: assorted auto parts and engine and exhaust components account for the two largest groups: 290 (6%) and 287 (6%) of 4,927 suppliers across 44 sub-industries.
As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 44.
Most active automotive parts suppliers by US ocean shipments
The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.
| Supplier | Shipments | Buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz AgGermany | 1,084 | 17 |
| Honda Motor Co LtdJapan | 651 | 9 |
| Sailun Group Hongkong Co LtdVietnam | 518 | 2 |
| General Tires Technology CambodiaCambodia | 346 | 14 |
| Llit Thailand Co LtdThailand | 339 | 18 |
| Sailun Group Hongkong Co LimiteVietnam | 294 | 5 |
| Atc Tires Private LimitedIndia | 293 | 16 |
| Toyo Tire CorpJapan | 240 | 6 |
| Toyota Motor CorpJapan | 213 | 5 |
| Sailun Group Hongkong CompanyVietnam | 203 | 4 |
| Citic Dicastal Co LtdSouth Korea | 197 | 16 |
| Sentury Tire MoroccoMorocco | 196 | 10 |
| Shanghai Yinta Trade CompanyChina | 185 | 3 |
| Deestone Corp Public CompanyThailand | 184 | 7 |
| Pt Hankook Tire IndonesiaIndonesia | 180 | 2 |
| The Yokohama Rubber Co LtdJapan | 175 | 8 |
| Sentury Tire Thailand Co LtdThailand | 162 | 12 |
| Dika Morocco AfricaMorocco | 158 | 3 |
| General Rubber Thailand Co LtdThailand | 155 | 15 |
| Crossroads Global Trade Co LtdChina | 152 | 3 |
US distributors and importers in this industry
US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import automotive parts — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.
| Company | Shipments | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Sailun Tire Usa CorpManufacturer's US sales arm · radial tyres from own group plants | 934 | 3 |
| Hankook Tire America CorpManufacturer's US sales arm · passenger and truck/bus tires | 492 | 9 |
| Yokohama Off Highway Tires AmericaManufacturer's US sales arm · off-highway and agricultural tires | 445 | 7 |
| American Honda Motor Co IncManufacturer's US sales arm · vehicles, engines and parts from parent plants | 430 | 16 |
| Fuyao North America IncorporatedComponent & materials supplier · automotive glass | 377 | 4 |
| Zf Transmissions Gray Court LlcComponent & materials supplier · automatic transmissions and components | 320 | 52 |
| Tireco IncDistributor · passenger and truck radial tires | 300 | 11 |
| Zf Chassis Modules DuncanComponent & materials supplier · chassis modules, suspension assembly | 243 | 49 |
| Yazaki North America IncComponent & materials supplier · automotive wiring harnesses | 237 | 17 |
| Sutong Tire Resources IncDistributor · tires and steel wheels | 220 | 20 |
| Cummins Jaw WarehouseComponent & materials supplier · engine components and parts | 216 | 34 |
| Dlg International IncComponent & materials supplier · aluminium alloy road wheels | 200 | 4 |
| Aumovio Systems IncComponent & materials supplier · brake and sensor systems assembly | 196 | 78 |
| Zf Cv Systems North America LlcComponent & materials supplier · commercial vehicle braking systems | 195 | 57 |
| Unicorn Tire CorpDistributor · passenger car radial tires | 183 | 9 |
| Sentury Tire Usa IncManufacturer's US sales arm · passenger and truck tires | 180 | 2 |
| Yokohama Tire CorpManufacturer's US sales arm · tires and tubes | 166 | 3 |
| Schaeffler Group Usa IncComponent & materials supplier · bearings and clutch systems | 153 | 23 |
| Gri Engineering & Development LlcManufacturer's US sales arm · brake pads, rotors and castings | 148 | 13 |
| Isringhausen IncComponent & materials supplier · commercial vehicle seats | 146 | 46 |
How to evaluate an automotive parts supplier
What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.
- Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
- Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
- Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
- Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
- Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
Methodology and limitations
Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many automotive parts manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?
4,927 automotive parts manufacturers and exporters, across 85 countries, with 28,149 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Sep 10, 2026 data update.
Which countries have the most visible automotive parts suppliers?
By supplier count: China (1,551), Germany (572), South Korea (317). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.
What products do these suppliers ship?
The largest sub-industries by supplier count are assorted auto parts, engine and exhaust components, transmissions and clutches. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.
How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?
A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.
Does shipment activity prove product quality?
No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.
Can I find US distributors instead of importing?
Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.