Fire trucks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fire trucks was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 63.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $1.51B | 63.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 65.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.21B | 64.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.38B | 64.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.49B | 67.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.55B | 71.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.41B | 63.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.39B | 66.0K t |
Top fire trucks exporting countries
Exports are led by Austria (18%), the United States (15%) and Germany (14%). 65 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $269.9M | 18% |
| United States | $228.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $213.1M | 14% |
| Finland | $81.0M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $63.7M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $62.8M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $59.7M | 4% |
| France | $48.6M | 3.2% |
| Croatia | $44.4M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42.8M | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $37.9M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $31.3M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Canada is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Saudi Arabia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 180 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $150.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $131.1M | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86.7M | 5.8% |
| Chile | $62.4M | 4.1% |
| Ukraine | $47.9M | 3.2% |
| China | $43.3M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $39.5M | 2.6% |
| Latvia | $35.0M | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $33.4M | 2.2% |
| Iraq | $31.1M | 2.1% |
| India | $29.2M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $28.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $33.40 per kg and Italy $22.16 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 Fire trucks (HS 8705.30) 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 8705.30: Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles. HS 8705 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fire trucks?
Austria exported $269.9 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by the United States (15%) and Germany (14%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fire trucks?
Canada imported $150.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fire trucks?
It was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 63.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $1.55 billion. 65 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of fire trucks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $33.40 per kg and Italy $22.16 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 fire trucks?
The HS code for fire trucks is subheading 8705.30, 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 8705 page.
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