Diesel cars >2500cc exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $4.35 billion of diesel cars >2500cc in 2024 (248.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.92 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 | $4.35B | 248.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.91B | 269.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.30B | 184.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.25B | 185.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.72B | 238.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.92B | 303.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.01B | 258.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.75B | 278.2K t |
Where the United States exports diesel cars >2500cc to
Most of it went to Germany (46%), United Kingdom (10%), Japan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.01B | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $434.4M | 10% |
| Japan | $352.1M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $332.1M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $176.4M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $135.0M | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $122.6M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $102.6M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $92.3M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $69.4M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.50 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel cars >2500cc imports to the United States
The United States imported $279.1 million of diesel cars >2500cc in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $225.5M | 81% |
| Sweden | $33.7M | 12% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 1.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $574K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $466K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $353K | 0.1% |
| France | $243K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States diesel cars >2500cc exports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc exported by the United States?
The United States exported diesel cars >2500cc worth $4.35 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 248.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 156 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel cars >2500cc from the United States?
Germany was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($2.01 billion), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 119 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.22 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 >2500cc from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.75 billion in 2017 to $4.35 billion in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2019 at $5.92 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.65 billion a year.
Does the United States also import diesel cars >2500cc?
Yes. The United States imported $279.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Sweden and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.07 billion a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. 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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