Aircraft piston engines exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported aircraft piston engines worth $750.2 million (841 tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $750.2M | 841 t |
| 2023 | $586.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $668.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $249.6M | 912 t |
| 2020 | $403.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $453.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $458.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $486.9M | 2.0K t |
Where the United States exports aircraft piston engines to
The largest buyer markets were Thailand (22%), Singapore (15%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+594% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $166.6M | 22% |
| Singapore | $111.3M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76.3M | 10% |
| Tanzania | $54.2M | 7.2% |
| Kenya | $31.5M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $31.1M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $30.1M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $24.2M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $20.6M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $16.7M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $891.64 per kg, 36% above the world average of $657.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft piston engines imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported aircraft piston engines worth $149.0 million (393 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (15%), Japan (13%), Netherlands (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.5M | 15% |
| Japan | $19.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $18.9M | 13% |
| Thailand | $13.5M | 9.1% |
| Iceland | $9.5M | 6.3% |
| Austria | $8.3M | 5.6% |
| Australia | $7.7M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.2M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $5.6M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $5.0M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aircraft piston engines exports (HS 8407.10): 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 8407.10: Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft piston engines exported by the United States?
The United States exported aircraft piston engines worth $750.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 841 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 123 countries worldwide, with 24% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy aircraft piston engines from the United States?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($166.6 million), followed by Singapore (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average export price of aircraft piston engines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $891.64 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $657.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aircraft piston engines from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $486.9 million in 2017 to $750.2 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $507.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import aircraft piston engines?
Yes. The United States imported $149.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Japan and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $601.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft piston engines?
The HS code for aircraft piston engines is subheading 8407.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8407 page.
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