Cars (other power types) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported cars (other power types) worth $788.0 million (47.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 109 countries for exports of this product. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $788.0M | 47.8K t |
| 2023 | $663.8M | 41.6K t |
| 2022 | $633.7M | 29.7K t |
| 2021 | $594.1M | 32.5K t |
| 2020 | $374.3M | 25.1K t |
| 2019 | $333.2M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $354.3M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $458.9M | 26.8K t |
Where the United States exports cars (other power types) to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (16%), Ukraine (7%), Poland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+734% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $126.5M | 16% |
| Ukraine | $54.8M | 7% |
| Poland | $49.1M | 6.2% |
| Oman | $38.8M | 4.9% |
| Jordan | $36.1M | 4.6% |
| Benin | $33.5M | 4.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $29.6M | 3.8% |
| Armenia | $27.6M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $27.5M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $25.2M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.47 per kg, 21% above the world average of $13.56. 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.
Cars (other power types) imports to the United States
Imports of cars (other power types) by the United States reached $58.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. Most of the value came from South Africa (27%), South Korea (11%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+627% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.0M | 27% |
| South Korea | $6.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 9.6% |
| China | $5.1M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 6.2% |
| Ukraine | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cars (other power types) exports (HS 8703.90): 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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) exported by the United States?
The United States exported cars (other power types) worth $788.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 109 countries worldwide, with 28% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy cars (other power types) from the United States?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($126.5 million), followed by Ukraine (7%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 151 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 734% on the year.
What is the average export price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.47 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $13.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cars (other power types) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $458.9 million in 2017 to $788.0 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $525.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import cars (other power types)?
Yes. The United States imported $58.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, South Korea and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $729.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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