Engine electrical components trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in engine electrical components was worth $1.05 billion in 2024, about 21.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $1.05B | 21.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.01B | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.13B | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $956.1M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.13B | 25.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.22B | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.18B | 21.0K t |
Top engine electrical components exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 150 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $166.2M | 16% |
| China | $154.9M | 15% |
| United States | $147.9M | 14% |
| Japan | $104.0M | 9.9% |
| France | $81.8M | 7.8% |
| Slovenia | $80.8M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $49.6M | 4.7% |
| India | $38.1M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $19.7M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $18.1M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $16.8M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14.4M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (15%), the United States (12%) and Mexico (6%). 209 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $162.4M | 16% |
| United States | $125.6M | 12% |
| Mexico | $66.7M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $61.0M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $57.0M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $45.5M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $33.1M | 3.2% |
| France | $32.6M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $30.1M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $23.1M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $22.9M | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $19.2M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $49.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $157.91 per kg and China $17.65 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 Engine electrical components (HS 8511.80) 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 8511.80: Ignition or starting equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines. HS 8511 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most engine electrical components?
Germany exported $166.2 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the United States (14%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most engine electrical components?
Germany imported $162.4 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Mexico (6%). 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 engine electrical components?
It was worth $1.05 billion in 2024, about 21.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.22 billion. 150 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of engine electrical components per kg?
The world average declared value was about $49.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $157.91 per kg and China $17.65 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for engine electrical components?
The HS code for engine electrical components is subheading 8511.80, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8511 page.
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