Ignition coils and distributors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ignition coils and distributors was worth $2.27 billion in 2024, about 88.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $2.27B | 88.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.15B | 84.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.09B | 81.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.19B | 80.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.79B | 65.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.07B | 71.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.23B | 67.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.18B | 71.8K t |
Top ignition coils and distributors exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Japan and the United States. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 155 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $620.7M | 27% |
| Japan | $301.6M | 13% |
| United States | $244.3M | 11% |
| Turkey | $217.8M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $159.2M | 7% |
| Portugal | $100.0M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $93.8M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $91.2M | 4% |
| Mexico | $86.2M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $48.0M | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $47.7M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $31.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (24%), Mexico (11%) and Germany (9%). 213 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $535.1M | 24% |
| Mexico | $241.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $199.6M | 8.8% |
| Poland | $95.2M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $77.9M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $76.0M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $72.8M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $67.7M | 3% |
| Brazil | $58.9M | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $43.7M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $41.9M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $39.2M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $46.75 per kg and China $19.18 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 Ignition coils and distributors (HS 8511.30) 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 8511.30: Ignition or starting equipment: distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines. HS 8511 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ignition coils and distributors?
China exported $620.7 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Japan (13%) and the United States (11%). In all, 155 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ignition coils and distributors?
The United States imported $535.1 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ignition coils and distributors?
It was worth $2.27 billion in 2024, about 88.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 155 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of ignition coils and distributors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $46.75 per kg and China $19.18 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 ignition coils and distributors?
The HS code for ignition coils and distributors is subheading 8511.30, 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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