Ignition magnetos and flywheels trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ignition magnetos and flywheels was worth $199.1 million in 2024, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $199.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $196.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $214.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $227.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $170.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $189.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $187.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $162.0M | 12.6K t |
Top ignition magnetos and flywheels exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by the United States and Italy. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 102 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.4M | 23% |
| United States | $30.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $17.8M | 9% |
| India | $13.9M | 7% |
| Cambodia | $10.0M | 5% |
| Japan | $8.5M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 3.1% |
| France | $5.9M | 3% |
| Thailand | $5.6M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $5.3M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $5.1M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), Thailand (10%) and Germany (7%). 190 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.2M | 10% |
| Thailand | $20.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $13.4M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $12.1M | 6.1% |
| Vietnam | $10.3M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $9.3M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $7.5M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $7.4M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $6.1M | 3.1% |
| China | $6.0M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $61.77 per kg and China $7.18 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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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 8511.20: Ignition or starting equipment: ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos and magnetic flywheels, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines. HS 8511 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ignition magnetos and flywheels?
China exported $45.4 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and Italy (9%). In all, 102 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ignition magnetos and flywheels?
The United States imported $20.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ignition magnetos and flywheels?
It was worth $199.1 million in 2024, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $227.5 million. 102 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of ignition magnetos and flywheels per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $61.77 per kg and China $7.18 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 magnetos and flywheels?
The HS code for ignition magnetos and flywheels is subheading 8511.20, 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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