Body parts and accessories trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in body parts and accessories was worth $85.36 billion in 2024, about 9.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $85.36B | 9.15M t |
| 2023 | $86.30B | 9.21M t |
| 2022 | $79.39B | 8.59M t |
| 2021 | $75.62B | 8.11M t |
| 2020 | $64.42B | 7.48M t |
| 2019 | $74.66B | 9.28M t |
| 2018 | $77.34B | 9.31M t |
| 2017 | $69.83B | 9.30M t |
Top body parts and accessories exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (12%), Mexico (11%) and China (10%). 220 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 33%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.95B | 12% |
| Mexico | $9.64B | 11% |
| China | $8.82B | 10% |
| United States | $8.14B | 9.5% |
| Czech Republic | $5.59B | 6.6% |
| Canada | $5.19B | 6.1% |
| Poland | $4.53B | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $3.39B | 4% |
| Japan | $2.66B | 3.1% |
| France | $2.53B | 3% |
| Hungary | $2.33B | 2.7% |
| Spain | $2.07B | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.08B | 25% |
| Germany | $10.95B | 13% |
| Mexico | $5.72B | 6.7% |
| Canada | $4.23B | 5% |
| Slovakia | $3.59B | 4.2% |
| China | $3.21B | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $3.14B | 3.7% |
| France | $2.55B | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.30B | 2.7% |
| Spain | $2.26B | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $2.09B | 2.5% |
| Poland | $2.05B | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $14.54 per kg and South Korea $7.59 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 8708.29: Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts. HS 8708 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most body parts and accessories?
Germany exported $9.95 billion in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by Mexico (11%) and China (10%). In all, 220 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most body parts and accessories?
The United States imported $21.08 billion in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Germany (13%) and Mexico (7%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in body parts and accessories?
It was worth $85.36 billion in 2024, about 9.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $86.30 billion. 220 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of body parts and accessories per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $14.54 per kg and South Korea $7.59 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 body parts and accessories?
The HS code for body parts and accessories is subheading 8708.29, in chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8708 page.
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