Outboard marine motors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in outboard marine motors was worth $3.02 billion in 2024, about 92.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and down 25% 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 | $3.02B | 92.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.01B | 121.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.38B | 134.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.67B | 111.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.77B | 87.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.17B | 102.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.08B | 100.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.74B | 91.3K t |
Top outboard marine motors exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (61%), the United States (17%) and China (8%). 120 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 86%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.83B | 61% |
| United States | $506.4M | 17% |
| China | $252.6M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $142.0M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $74.9M | 2.5% |
| France | $36.0M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $25.1M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $18.2M | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $10.8M | 0.4% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $7.7M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (27%), Belgium (7%) and China (6%). 216 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $807.4M | 27% |
| Belgium | $203.8M | 6.7% |
| China | $179.4M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $150.2M | 5% |
| Australia | $125.7M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $101.9M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $101.3M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $97.3M | 3.2% |
| France | $94.1M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $50.2M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49.7M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $46.7M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $32.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $46.14 per kg and China $21.89 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 Outboard marine motors (HS 8407.21) 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 8407.21: Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines. HS 8407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most outboard marine motors?
Japan exported $1.83 billion in 2024, 61% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and China (8%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most outboard marine motors?
The United States imported $807.4 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (7%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in outboard marine motors?
It was worth $3.02 billion in 2024, about 92.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.38 billion. 120 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of outboard marine motors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $32.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $46.14 per kg and China $21.89 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 outboard marine motors?
The HS code for outboard marine motors is subheading 8407.21, 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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