GKN
GKN is a supplier based in GERMANY with 3,681 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2018 and Aug 2026. Its top U.S. customers include GKN, GKN DRIVELINE, and FORD MOTOR COMPANY S A, primarily ships HS code 870850. Shipments arrive primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Shipment volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/supplier/gkn
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Trade flow: products → U.S. importers
What GKN ships and to whom — the strongest product-customer relationships in its shipment records. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is Gaskets, washers and other seals → GKN DRIVELINE with 261 shipments, followed by Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs), other → FORD MOTOR COMPANY S A (155) and Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with oth… → GKN (144).
Top U.S. customers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GKN | 839 |
| GKN DRIVELINE | 499 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY S A | 346 |
| GENERAL MOTORS DO BRASIL LTDA | 198 |
| GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC. | 130 |
| ZF CHASSIS SYSTEMS DUNCAN LLC | 122 |
| GKN DO BRASIL LTDA | 95 |
| GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC | 89 |
| GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA - TIM | 75 |
| GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC - A | 75 |
Top products (HS codes)
Unlock GKN’s full product & HS-code breakdownOrigin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 865 |
| ITALY | 687 |
| BELGIUM | 604 |
| MEXICO | 534 |
| SPAIN | 514 |
| JAPAN | 190 |
| FRANCE | 154 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 65 |
| CHINA | 43 |
| LAO | 11 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,440 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 573 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 487 |
| MIAMI, FL | 484 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 272 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 154 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 125 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 52 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 30 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 20 |
Other suppliers of Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles
Suppliers that also ship Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles (HS 870850) to the U.S., ranked by shipment volume.
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DANA ANAND INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 7,037 |
| BMW GROUP | 2,163 |
| DANA SPICER THAILAND LIMITED | 1,047 |
| M/S GNA AXLES LTD | 1,038 |
| KALYANI TECHNOFORGE LTD | 994 |
| EGE ENDUSTRI VE TICARET A S | 961 |
| SUPER AUTO FORGE PVT LTD | 891 |
| BMW DINGOLFING WERK | 863 |
Frequently asked questions about GKN
Who are GKN's top U.S. customers?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, GKN's top U.S. importers include GKN, GKN DRIVELINE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY S A, GENERAL MOTORS DO BRASIL LTDA, and GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC..
What does GKN export?
GKN's most frequent shipments fall under HS codes 870850, 401693, and 841590.
Where does GKN ship from?
GKN ships primarily from GERMANY, ITALY, and BELGIUM.
How many shipments does GKN have?
ImportDoor has 3,681 U.S. import shipment records for GKN, spanning Nov 2018 to Aug 2026.
Which U.S. ports does GKN ship to?
GKN's shipments arrive primarily at NORFOLK, VA and HOUSTON, TX.
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