Oil and fuel engine filters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in oil and fuel engine filters was worth $9.50 billion in 2024, about 643.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% 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 | $9.50B | 643.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.34B | 626.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.00B | 676.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.35B | 631.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.81B | 536.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.44B | 586.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.26B | 570.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.98B | 551.7K t |
Top oil and fuel engine filters exporting countries
Exports are led by China (16%), Germany (15%) and the United States (11%). 211 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.48B | 16% |
| Germany | $1.41B | 15% |
| United States | $1.06B | 11% |
| Mexico | $714.2M | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $593.4M | 6.3% |
| France | $451.6M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $365.2M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $286.4M | 3% |
| Italy | $233.8M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $232.1M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $226.2M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $208.5M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.39B | 15% |
| Germany | $757.3M | 8% |
| Canada | $421.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $404.7M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $347.3M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $329.3M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $303.8M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $286.1M | 3% |
| Mexico | $274.4M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $250.0M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $223.5M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $204.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $23.92 per kg and China $6.94 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines. HS 8421 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most oil and fuel engine filters?
China exported $1.48 billion in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (11%). In all, 211 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most oil and fuel engine filters?
The United States imported $1.39 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Canada (4%). 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 oil and fuel engine filters?
It was worth $9.50 billion in 2024, about 643.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 211 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $23.92 per kg and China $6.94 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 oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23, 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 8421 page.
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