Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre was worth $3.76 billion in 2024, about 207.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 80% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $3.76B | 207.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.45B | 188.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.66B | 207.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.74B | 207.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.49B | 205.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.14B | 255.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.04B | 201.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.09B | 165.1K t |
Top vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre exporting countries
Exports are led by Romania (19%), South Korea (19%) and Germany (17%). 91 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $728.2M | 19% |
| South Korea | $723.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $626.9M | 17% |
| Japan | $367.8M | 9.8% |
| Hungary | $288.9M | 7.7% |
| China | $175.9M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $150.7M | 4% |
| Mexico | $123.0M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $113.4M | 3% |
| Brazil | $95.5M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $84.0M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $72.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Turkey is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Spain and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 181 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $621.1M | 17% |
| Spain | $568.9M | 15% |
| United States | $460.2M | 12% |
| South Africa | $306.9M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $253.3M | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $188.9M | 5% |
| France | $153.3M | 4.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $119.1M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $112.7M | 3% |
| Slovakia | $104.5M | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $99.3M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $89.3M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $41.25 per kg and Japan $8.11 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 8407.33: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding 1000cc. HS 8407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre?
Romania exported $728.2 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by South Korea (19%) and Germany (17%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre?
Turkey imported $621.1 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Spain (15%) and the United States (12%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre?
It was worth $3.76 billion in 2024, about 207.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 80% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $4.14 billion. 91 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $41.25 per kg and Japan $8.11 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 engines 250cc-1 litre?
The HS code for vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre is subheading 8407.33, 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 8407 page.
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