High power three-phase motors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high power three-phase motors was worth $9.38 billion in 2024, about 689.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 155% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $9.38B | 689.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.70B | 636.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.49B | 527.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.56B | 452.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.97B | 716.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.58B | 423.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.14B | 394.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.67B | 350.6K t |
Top high power three-phase motors exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by China and Mexico. The top three supply 39% between them, out of 140 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.53B | 16% |
| China | $1.26B | 13% |
| Mexico | $915.7M | 9.8% |
| United States | $769.9M | 8.2% |
| Hungary | $614.3M | 6.6% |
| Finland | $402.4M | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $387.1M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $369.6M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $322.8M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $300.4M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $276.6M | 3% |
| France | $245.8M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.73B | 18% |
| Germany | $1.24B | 13% |
| China | $645.9M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $329.6M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $328.9M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $324.1M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $303.2M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $248.5M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $245.3M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $236.0M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $229.8M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $216.2M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $20.87 per kg and Hungary $7.44 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 High power three-phase motors (HS 8501.53) 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW. HS 8501 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high power three-phase motors?
Germany exported $1.53 billion in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and Mexico (10%). In all, 140 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high power three-phase motors?
The United States imported $1.73 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany (13%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in high power three-phase motors?
It was worth $9.38 billion in 2024, about 689.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 155% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 140 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $20.87 per kg and Hungary $7.44 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 high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53, 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 8501 page.
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