Petrol cars <1000cc trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in petrol cars <1000cc was worth $52.88 billion in 2024, about 4.26 million tonnes. That is an increase of 87% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $52.88B | 4.26M t |
| 2023 | $51.04B | 4.25M t |
| 2022 | $46.27B | 4.03M t |
| 2021 | $43.43B | 3.78M t |
| 2020 | $34.70B | 3.21M t |
| 2019 | $42.50B | 4.17M t |
| 2018 | $39.98B | 3.77M t |
| 2017 | $28.34B | 2.86M t |
Top petrol cars <1000cc exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by the Czech Republic and Romania. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 156 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $7.52B | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $5.70B | 11% |
| Romania | $4.76B | 9% |
| Morocco | $3.99B | 7.6% |
| China | $3.48B | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $3.27B | 6.2% |
| Germany | $2.59B | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $2.27B | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $1.87B | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $1.81B | 3.4% |
| France | $1.70B | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.67B | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Italy and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.40B | 14% |
| Italy | $5.14B | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5.09B | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.98B | 9.4% |
| France | $4.71B | 8.9% |
| Spain | $2.19B | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $1.96B | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.85B | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $1.84B | 3.5% |
| United States | $1.70B | 3.2% |
| Poland | $982.3M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $963.1M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $14.54 per kg and China $10.54 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 Petrol cars <1000cc (HS 8703.21) 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc. HS 8703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most petrol cars <1000cc?
Spain exported $7.52 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the Czech Republic (11%) and Romania (9%). In all, 156 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most petrol cars <1000cc?
Germany imported $7.40 billion in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Italy (10%) and the United Kingdom (10%). 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 <1000cc?
It was worth $52.88 billion in 2024, about 4.26 million tonnes. That is an increase of 87% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 156 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $14.54 per kg and China $10.54 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21, 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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