Electric cars trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electric cars was worth $139.75 billion in 2024, about 7.64 million tonnes. Trade has moved a lot over the period, 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 | $139.75B | 7.64M t |
| 2023 | $150.83B | 7.53M t |
| 2022 | $92.29B | 4.58M t |
| 2021 | $61.23B | 2.88M t |
| 2020 | $33.62B | 1.57M t |
| 2019 | $23.12B | 1.08M t |
| 2018 | $10.80B | 496.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.05B | 373.2K t |
Top electric cars exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by China and South Korea. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 117 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $41.01B | 29% |
| China | $32.69B | 23% |
| South Korea | $10.74B | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $10.20B | 7.3% |
| Japan | $6.95B | 5% |
| Belgium | $6.36B | 4.6% |
| United States | $6.09B | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $4.21B | 3% |
| Spain | $3.74B | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.43B | 2.5% |
| France | $3.00B | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.40B | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and Belgium. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 208 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.45B | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $14.42B | 10% |
| Belgium | $9.01B | 6.5% |
| France | $8.16B | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $7.80B | 5.6% |
| Germany | $7.79B | 5.6% |
| Canada | $7.25B | 5.2% |
| Norway | $4.74B | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $4.68B | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $4.37B | 3.1% |
| Australia | $3.42B | 2.5% |
| Spain | $3.40B | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $20.69 per kg and China $15.38 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 Electric cars (HS 8703.80) 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 8703.80: Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion. HS 8703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electric cars?
Germany exported $41.01 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and South Korea (8%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electric cars?
The United States imported $22.45 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (10%) and Belgium (6%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electric cars?
It was worth $139.75 billion in 2024, about 7.64 million tonnes. The peak year was 2023 at $150.83 billion. 117 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of electric cars per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $20.69 per kg and China $15.38 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 electric cars?
The HS code for electric cars is subheading 8703.80, 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.
How can I find electric cars buyers and suppliers?
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