Vehicle diesel engines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vehicle diesel engines was worth $29.04 billion in 2024, about 1.87 million tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $29.04B | 1.87M t |
| 2023 | $30.79B | 1.89M t |
| 2022 | $28.95B | 1.90M t |
| 2021 | $29.04B | 1.81M t |
| 2020 | $24.51B | 1.58M t |
| 2019 | $30.49B | 2.00M t |
| 2018 | $33.03B | 2.07M t |
| 2017 | $32.51B | 2.20M t |
Top vehicle diesel engines exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Germany and Sweden. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 152 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.23B | 21% |
| Germany | $3.58B | 12% |
| Sweden | $2.11B | 7.3% |
| France | $2.09B | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.00B | 6.9% |
| Mexico | $1.88B | 6.5% |
| Poland | $1.86B | 6.4% |
| Austria | $1.32B | 4.5% |
| Italy | $1.24B | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $1.23B | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $1.04B | 3.6% |
| China | $838.0M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.16B | 18% |
| United States | $3.10B | 11% |
| Germany | $2.87B | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $1.98B | 6.8% |
| Spain | $1.38B | 4.7% |
| Poland | $1.22B | 4.2% |
| France | $1.18B | 4.1% |
| Canada | $928.9M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $834.3M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $790.8M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $707.5M | 2.4% |
| Argentina | $612.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $27.74 per kg and Sweden $13.19 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87. HS 8408 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vehicle diesel engines?
The United States exported $6.23 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Sweden (7%). In all, 152 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vehicle diesel engines?
Mexico imported $5.16 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vehicle diesel engines?
It was worth $29.04 billion in 2024, about 1.87 million tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $33.03 billion. 152 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $27.74 per kg and Sweden $13.19 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8408 page.
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