Vehicle engines 50cc or less trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vehicle engines 50cc or less was worth $97.5 million in 2024, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and up 21% 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 | $97.5M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $80.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $97.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $109.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $90.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $81.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $90.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $80.1M | 6.4K t |
Top vehicle engines 50cc or less exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 57% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Italy. The top three supply 88% between them, out of 75 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.7M | 57% |
| Vietnam | $20.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 10% |
| France | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| India | $958K | 1% |
| Japan | $684K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $633K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $418K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $320K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $294K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and Vietnam. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 67% across 144 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $26.9M | 28% |
| Turkey | $20.6M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $17.7M | 18% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 4.5% |
| France | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| United States | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $1.0M | 1% |
| Morocco | $898K | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $17.84 per kg and China $5.04 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 8407.31: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc. HS 8407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vehicle engines 50cc or less?
China exported $55.7 million in 2024, 57% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (21%) and Italy (10%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vehicle engines 50cc or less?
Japan imported $26.9 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (21%) and Vietnam (18%). The top three importers together take 67%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vehicle engines 50cc or less?
It was worth $97.5 million in 2024, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $109.8 million. 75 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of vehicle engines 50cc or less per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $17.84 per kg and China $5.04 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for vehicle engines 50cc or less?
The HS code for vehicle engines 50cc or less is subheading 8407.31, 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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