Marine inboard engines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in marine inboard engines was worth $259.5 million in 2024, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 45% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $259.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $324.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $397.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $360.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $310.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $304.9M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $301.0M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $469.2M | 29.9K t |
Top marine inboard engines exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Austria and Germany. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 94 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77.3M | 30% |
| Austria | $57.5M | 22% |
| Germany | $22.2M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $15.7M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $11.4M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $11.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $11.1M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $4.8M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 1.8% |
| China | $3.9M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (26%), the United States (10%) and Brazil (8%). 178 countries imported it, and the top three take 45% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $67.2M | 26% |
| United States | $26.6M | 10% |
| Brazil | $22.1M | 8.5% |
| Spain | $18.3M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $15.8M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $11.3M | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $10.9M | 4.2% |
| Australia | $10.0M | 3.9% |
| France | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $6.6M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $34.42 per kg and Japan $5.13 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 8407.29: Engines: for marine propulsion, (other than outboard motors), spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines. HS 8407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most marine inboard engines?
The United States exported $77.3 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Austria (22%) and Germany (9%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most marine inboard engines?
Mexico imported $67.2 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Brazil (8%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in marine inboard engines?
It was worth $259.5 million in 2024, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 45% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $469.2 million. 94 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of marine inboard engines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $34.42 per kg and Japan $5.13 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 marine inboard engines?
The HS code for marine inboard engines is subheading 8407.29, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8407 page.
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