Starter motors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in starter motors was worth $5.75 billion in 2024, about 395.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $5.75B | 395.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.48B | 376.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.40B | 391.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.38B | 384.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.42B | 325.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.47B | 356.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.76B | 416.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.09B | 390.8K t |
Top starter motors exporting countries
Exports are led by China (16%), the United States (14%) and Mexico (11%). 179 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $939.5M | 16% |
| United States | $822.4M | 14% |
| Mexico | $635.8M | 11% |
| Japan | $617.4M | 11% |
| Hungary | $333.1M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $277.4M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $253.7M | 4.4% |
| India | $245.6M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $239.0M | 4.2% |
| France | $206.9M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $200.6M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $145.9M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (26%), Germany (9%) and Mexico (6%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.47B | 26% |
| Germany | $512.1M | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $367.7M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $304.0M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $236.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $179.9M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $159.7M | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $137.3M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $135.9M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $128.5M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $128.5M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $109.5M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $20.53 per kg and China $10.14 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 Starter motors (HS 8511.40) 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines. HS 8511 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most starter motors?
China exported $939.5 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and Mexico (11%). In all, 179 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most starter motors?
The United States imported $1.47 billion in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in starter motors?
It was worth $5.75 billion in 2024, about 395.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $5.76 billion. 179 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of starter motors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $20.53 per kg and China $10.14 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 starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8511 page.
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