Plug-in hybrid petrol cars trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plug-in hybrid petrol cars was worth $63.67 billion in 2024, about 3.04 million tonnes. That is an increase of 597% since 2017, and up 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 | $63.67B | 3.04M t |
| 2023 | $58.82B | 2.71M t |
| 2022 | $41.52B | 2.02M t |
| 2021 | $39.14B | 1.82M t |
| 2020 | $24.54B | 1.26M t |
| 2019 | $14.40B | 667.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.68B | 574.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.14B | 421.0K t |
Top plug-in hybrid petrol cars exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Japan and China. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.34B | 21% |
| Japan | $7.45B | 12% |
| China | $6.68B | 11% |
| Sweden | $6.18B | 9.7% |
| Slovakia | $4.91B | 7.7% |
| Spain | $4.32B | 6.8% |
| United States | $3.97B | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.83B | 6% |
| South Korea | $2.08B | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.56B | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.29B | 2% |
| Mexico | $1.26B | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Germany (13%) and the United Kingdom (10%). 193 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.47B | 15% |
| Germany | $8.18B | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $6.06B | 9.5% |
| France | $5.92B | 9.3% |
| Belgium | $3.57B | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.92B | 4.6% |
| Canada | $2.30B | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $2.05B | 3.2% |
| Spain | $1.81B | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.67B | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $1.40B | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.37B | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $33.58 per kg and China $15.47 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 8703.60: Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power. HS 8703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plug-in hybrid petrol cars?
Germany exported $13.34 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Japan (12%) and China (10%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plug-in hybrid petrol cars?
The United States imported $9.47 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (13%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plug-in hybrid petrol cars?
It was worth $63.67 billion in 2024, about 3.04 million tonnes. That is an increase of 597% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 103 countries reported exports and 193 reported imports.
What is the average price of plug-in hybrid petrol cars per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $33.58 per kg and China $15.47 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 plug-in hybrid petrol cars?
The HS code for plug-in hybrid petrol cars is subheading 8703.60, 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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