Air intake filters for engines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in air intake filters for engines was worth $4.82 billion in 2024, about 352.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.82B | 352.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.70B | 352.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.60B | 373.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.22B | 333.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.34B | 269.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.53B | 294.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.55B | 288.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.25B | 278.4K t |
Top air intake filters for engines exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 204 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $823.0M | 17% |
| United States | $683.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $642.3M | 13% |
| Mexico | $386.7M | 8% |
| Poland | $251.0M | 5.2% |
| Czech Republic | $207.8M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $158.5M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $144.0M | 3% |
| Turkey | $143.2M | 3% |
| France | $141.1M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $122.3M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $107.0M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (7%) and Canada (6%). 220 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $646.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $331.2M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $277.9M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $243.6M | 5.1% |
| France | $187.1M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $186.6M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $142.6M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $137.7M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $123.2M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $119.1M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $111.9M | 2.3% |
| Russia | $103.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $22.02 per kg and China $7.96 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines. HS 8421 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most air intake filters for engines?
China exported $823.0 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (13%). In all, 204 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most air intake filters for engines?
The United States imported $646.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and Canada (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in air intake filters for engines?
It was worth $4.82 billion in 2024, about 352.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 204 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $22.02 per kg and China $7.96 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8421 page.
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