Petrol cars 1500-3000cc trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in petrol cars 1500-3000cc was worth $247.70 billion in 2024, about 15.85 million tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $247.70B | 15.85M t |
| 2023 | $267.80B | 17.98M t |
| 2022 | $229.68B | 16.10M t |
| 2021 | $226.52B | 15.87M t |
| 2020 | $219.04B | 16.01M t |
| 2019 | $287.95B | 20.55M t |
| 2018 | $296.24B | 21.67M t |
| 2017 | $278.99B | 22.06M t |
Top petrol cars 1500-3000cc exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (19%), Japan (15%) and Mexico (13%). 193 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $47.23B | 19% |
| Japan | $36.20B | 15% |
| Mexico | $33.23B | 13% |
| United States | $22.56B | 9.1% |
| South Korea | $20.71B | 8.4% |
| China | $18.77B | 7.6% |
| Canada | $13.99B | 5.7% |
| Slovakia | $9.83B | 4% |
| Belgium | $5.15B | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.99B | 2% |
| Sweden | $4.74B | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4.14B | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (37%), China (9%) and Canada (6%). 224 countries imported it, and the top three take 52% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91.71B | 37% |
| China | $21.93B | 8.9% |
| Canada | $15.51B | 6.3% |
| Germany | $11.21B | 4.5% |
| Russia | $9.20B | 3.7% |
| Australia | $7.15B | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.56B | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.33B | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $5.03B | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.53B | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $3.94B | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $2.72B | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $21.21 per kg and China $11.12 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc. HS 8703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Germany exported $47.23 billion in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Japan (15%) and Mexico (13%). In all, 193 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The United States imported $91.71 billion in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Canada (6%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
It was worth $247.70 billion in 2024, about 15.85 million tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $296.24 billion. 193 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $21.21 per kg and China $11.12 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 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23, 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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