Petrol cars 1000-1500cc trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in petrol cars 1000-1500cc was worth $138.41 billion in 2024, about 11.31 million tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $138.41B | 11.31M t |
| 2023 | $137.70B | 11.06M t |
| 2022 | $106.81B | 9.08M t |
| 2021 | $92.29B | 7.75M t |
| 2020 | $92.27B | 7.93M t |
| 2019 | $119.88B | 10.94M t |
| 2018 | $115.93B | 10.45M t |
| 2017 | $100.78B | 9.73M t |
Top petrol cars 1000-1500cc exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Mexico and Germany. The top three supply 36% between them, out of 176 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.41B | 15% |
| Mexico | $14.93B | 11% |
| Germany | $13.98B | 10% |
| Spain | $11.30B | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $10.96B | 7.9% |
| Japan | $10.17B | 7.4% |
| Czech Republic | $7.70B | 5.6% |
| India | $5.03B | 3.6% |
| France | $4.22B | 3.1% |
| Canada | $4.12B | 3% |
| Indonesia | $3.88B | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $3.77B | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), the United Kingdom (7%) and France (6%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $27.43B | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $9.29B | 6.7% |
| France | $8.88B | 6.4% |
| Germany | $8.61B | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.97B | 5% |
| Russia | $6.29B | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $6.03B | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $4.81B | 3.5% |
| Italy | $4.41B | 3.2% |
| Spain | $3.39B | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $3.33B | 2.4% |
| Canada | $2.97B | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $16.51 per kg and China $8.92 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 8703.22: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc. HS 8703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
China exported $20.41 billion in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Mexico (11%) and Germany (10%). In all, 176 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The United States imported $27.43 billion in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (7%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
It was worth $138.41 billion in 2024, about 11.31 million tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 176 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of petrol cars 1000-1500cc per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $16.51 per kg and China $8.92 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 petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc is subheading 8703.22, 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 8703 page.
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