Ignition system parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ignition system parts was worth $3.18 billion in 2024, about 278.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 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 | $3.18B | 278.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.32B | 291.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.53B | 301.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.55B | 323.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.45B | 294.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.83B | 366.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.85B | 315.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.34B | 337.1K t |
Top ignition system parts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Japan and Germany. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 154 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $814.7M | 26% |
| Japan | $783.2M | 25% |
| Germany | $223.1M | 7% |
| United States | $179.8M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $122.9M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $113.6M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $97.7M | 3.1% |
| India | $72.7M | 2.3% |
| France | $67.4M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $52.7M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $52.5M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $52.5M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Thailand. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 209 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $392.7M | 12% |
| United States | $378.1M | 12% |
| Thailand | $272.0M | 8.6% |
| Hungary | $255.0M | 8% |
| China | $155.7M | 4.9% |
| France | $133.0M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $121.8M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $121.1M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $106.8M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $102.8M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $97.4M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $97.4M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $39.72 per kg and China $6.38 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 system parts (HS 8511.90) 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 8511.90: Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines. HS 8511 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ignition system parts?
China exported $814.7 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Japan (25%) and Germany (7%). In all, 154 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ignition system parts?
Mexico imported $392.7 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Thailand (9%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ignition system parts?
It was worth $3.18 billion in 2024, about 278.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $3.85 billion. 154 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of ignition system parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $39.72 per kg and China $6.38 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 system parts?
The HS code for ignition system parts is subheading 8511.90, 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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