Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light petrol trucks <5 tonnes was worth $48.76 billion in 2024, about 4.26 million tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $48.76B | 4.26M t |
| 2023 | $50.08B | 4.43M t |
| 2022 | $42.58B | 4.18M t |
| 2021 | $35.97B | 4.01M t |
| 2020 | $29.09B | 3.35M t |
| 2019 | $38.11B | 4.57M t |
| 2018 | $34.19B | 3.88M t |
| 2017 | $34.05B | 3.88M t |
Top light petrol trucks <5 tonnes exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 54% of world exports, followed by the United States and Canada. The top three supply 83% between them, out of 127 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $26.55B | 55% |
| United States | $10.98B | 23% |
| Canada | $3.07B | 6.3% |
| China | $1.89B | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $1.55B | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $1.13B | 2.3% |
| Japan | $952.9M | 2% |
| Spain | $422.9M | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $279.8M | 0.6% |
| Romania | $196.4M | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $192.3M | 0.4% |
| Poland | $166.2M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (56%), Canada (21%) and Mexico (6%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 82% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $27.27B | 56% |
| Canada | $10.02B | 21% |
| Mexico | $2.93B | 6% |
| Australia | $911.3M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $559.4M | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $510.6M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $361.5M | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $331.9M | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $330.4M | 0.7% |
| France | $320.5M | 0.7% |
| Chile | $297.6M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $275.7M | 0.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $12.33 per kg and China $7.27 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 8704.31: Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1. HS 8704 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light petrol trucks <5 tonnes?
Mexico exported $26.55 billion in 2024, 54% of the world total, followed by the United States (23%) and Canada (6%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light petrol trucks <5 tonnes?
The United States imported $27.27 billion in 2024, 56% of world imports, ahead of Canada (21%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 82%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light petrol trucks <5 tonnes?
It was worth $48.76 billion in 2024, about 4.26 million tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $50.08 billion. 127 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $12.33 per kg and China $7.27 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 light petrol trucks <5 tonnes?
The HS code for light petrol trucks <5 tonnes is subheading 8704.31, 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 8704 page.
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