Car bodies (including cabs) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in car bodies (including cabs) was worth $4.22 billion in 2024, about 474.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $4.22B | 474.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.52B | 432.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.37B | 251.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.03B | 310.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.79B | 512.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.62B | 430.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.89B | 507.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.68B | 488.0K t |
Top car bodies (including cabs) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by Germany and France. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.46B | 35% |
| Germany | $649.8M | 15% |
| France | $402.4M | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $227.7M | 5.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $222.4M | 5.3% |
| United States | $181.1M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $167.5M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $161.6M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $123.4M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $80.7M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $72.3M | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $60.6M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Morocco (20%), Kazakhstan (17%) and Iran (14%). 175 countries imported it, and the top three take 51% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $842.7M | 20% |
| Kazakhstan | $709.3M | 17% |
| Iran | $607.9M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $408.3M | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $383.8M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $157.4M | 3.7% |
| India | $141.3M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $130.9M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84.3M | 2% |
| Thailand | $65.8M | 1.6% |
| France | $59.6M | 1.4% |
| United States | $51.6M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $89.50 per kg and Spain $4.17 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 8707.10: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703. HS 8707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most car bodies (including cabs)?
China exported $1.46 billion in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and France (10%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most car bodies (including cabs)?
Morocco imported $842.7 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Kazakhstan (17%) and Iran (14%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in car bodies (including cabs)?
It was worth $4.22 billion in 2024, about 474.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $4.89 billion. 107 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of car bodies (including cabs) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $89.50 per kg and Spain $4.17 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 car bodies (including cabs)?
The HS code for car bodies (including cabs) is subheading 8707.10, 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 8707 page.
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