Diesel cars 1500-2500cc trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in diesel cars 1500-2500cc was worth $62.22 billion in 2024, about 4.45 million tonnes. That is a fall of 54% 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 | $62.22B | 4.45M t |
| 2023 | $67.03B | 4.79M t |
| 2022 | $60.04B | 4.69M t |
| 2021 | $65.59B | 4.95M t |
| 2020 | $74.63B | 5.48M t |
| 2019 | $103.89B | 7.87M t |
| 2018 | $124.56B | 9.08M t |
| 2017 | $136.25B | 9.98M t |
Top diesel cars 1500-2500cc exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by the Czech Republic and Spain. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 162 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.63B | 30% |
| Czech Republic | $5.84B | 9.4% |
| Spain | $4.34B | 7% |
| France | $3.91B | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $3.23B | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $3.03B | 4.9% |
| Poland | $2.20B | 3.5% |
| Italy | $2.09B | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $2.00B | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $1.96B | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $1.82B | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $1.67B | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Italy and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.10B | 18% |
| Italy | $6.04B | 9.7% |
| France | $4.09B | 6.6% |
| Spain | $3.65B | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.96B | 4.8% |
| Austria | $2.45B | 3.9% |
| Poland | $2.12B | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $1.85B | 3% |
| Japan | $1.68B | 2.7% |
| Australia | $1.62B | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.62B | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.28B | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $16.32 per kg and South Korea $9.72 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 Diesel cars 1500-2500cc (HS 8703.32) 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc. HS 8703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
Germany exported $18.63 billion in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by the Czech Republic (9%) and Spain (7%). In all, 162 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
Germany imported $11.10 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Italy (10%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
It was worth $62.22 billion in 2024, about 4.45 million tonnes. That is a fall of 54% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $136.25 billion. 162 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $16.32 per kg and South Korea $9.72 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 diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32, 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 8703 page.
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