Aircraft piston engines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aircraft piston engines was worth $3.11 billion in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and down 29% 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 | $3.11B | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.41B | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.77B | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.57B | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.18B | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.90B | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.22B | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.37B | 6.6K t |
Top aircraft piston engines exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Saudi Arabia and Thailand. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $750.2M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $481.8M | 16% |
| Thailand | $444.5M | 14% |
| France | $276.3M | 8.9% |
| Austria | $124.0M | 4% |
| Singapore | $118.4M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $104.7M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $102.5M | 3.3% |
| New Zealand | $83.6M | 2.7% |
| India | $71.4M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $63.2M | 2% |
| Germany | $43.5M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Thailand is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of Singapore and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 153 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $244.8M | 7.9% |
| Singapore | $232.6M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $225.2M | 7.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $178.2M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $177.1M | 5.7% |
| China | $174.6M | 5.6% |
| France | $170.0M | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $152.8M | 4.9% |
| United States | $149.0M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $108.3M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $90.4M | 2.9% |
| India | $85.2M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $657.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $1,836.89 per kg and Austria $212.82 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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The shipment records behind Aircraft piston engines (HS 8407.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8407.10: Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines. HS 8407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aircraft piston engines?
The United States exported $750.2 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (15%) and Thailand (14%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aircraft piston engines?
Thailand imported $244.8 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (7%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aircraft piston engines?
It was worth $3.11 billion in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $5.90 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of aircraft piston engines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $657.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $1,836.89 per kg and Austria $212.82 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for aircraft piston engines?
The HS code for aircraft piston engines is subheading 8407.10, 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 8407 page.
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