Motor vehicle lights trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in motor vehicle lights was worth $24.95 billion in 2024, about 791.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $24.95B | 791.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.52B | 750.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.52B | 737.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.84B | 711.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.67B | 627.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.90B | 685.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.39B | 675.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.37B | 696.6K t |
Top motor vehicle lights exporting countries
Exports are led by China (13%), Mexico (11%) and Germany (10%). 205 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 34%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.27B | 13% |
| Mexico | $2.67B | 11% |
| Germany | $2.43B | 9.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.88B | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.56B | 6.2% |
| United States | $1.42B | 5.7% |
| Slovakia | $1.34B | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $1.09B | 4.4% |
| Poland | $874.6M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $763.8M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $697.9M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $678.2M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.85B | 19% |
| Germany | $3.96B | 16% |
| China | $1.57B | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $1.09B | 4.4% |
| Spain | $1.06B | 4.3% |
| Canada | $1.02B | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $854.5M | 3.4% |
| France | $710.6M | 2.9% |
| Slovakia | $668.1M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $546.4M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $531.2M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $530.4M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $84.07 per kg and China $15.51 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 Motor vehicle lights (HS 8512.20) 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539). HS 8512 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most motor vehicle lights?
China exported $3.27 billion in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Mexico (11%) and Germany (10%). In all, 205 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most motor vehicle lights?
The United States imported $4.85 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (16%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in motor vehicle lights?
It was worth $24.95 billion in 2024, about 791.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 205 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $84.07 per kg and China $15.51 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20, 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 8512 page.
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