Diesel cars 1500-2500cc exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $1.55 billion (91.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.99 billion.
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 | $1.55B | 91.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.13B | 68.6K t |
| 2022 | $874.5M | 63.7K t |
| 2021 | $795.9M | 58.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.37B | 83.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.50B | 149.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.59B | 167.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.99B | 195.4K t |
Where the United States exports diesel cars 1500-2500cc to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (39%), Austria (9%), Nigeria (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $600.0M | 39% |
| Austria | $141.7M | 9.2% |
| Nigeria | $110.6M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $71.1M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $67.0M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $60.6M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $58.4M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $51.9M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $44.7M | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $34.2M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.90 per kg, 21% above the world average of $13.99. 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.
Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $380.0 million (21.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (47%), South Africa (26%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $176.8M | 47% |
| South Africa | $97.8M | 26% |
| Canada | $58.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $19.2M | 5.1% |
| India | $11.5M | 3% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 0.3% |
| Chile | $1.2M | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States diesel cars 1500-2500cc exports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc exported by the United States?
The United States exported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $1.55 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel cars 1500-2500cc from the United States?
Germany was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($600.0 million), followed by Austria (9%) and Nigeria (7%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 124 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.90 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $13.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.99 billion in 2017 to $1.55 billion in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $2.99 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.72 billion a year.
Does the United States also import diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
Yes. The United States imported $380.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, South Africa and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.17 billion a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. 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.
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