Diesel engine parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine parts by the United States reached $5.18 billion in 2024 (669.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 226 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.18B | 669.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.10B | 717.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.95B | 697.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.32B | 604.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.11B | 434.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.08B | 625.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.02B | 635.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.38B | 547.7K t |
Where the United States imports diesel engine parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), Mexico (19%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.07B | 21% |
| Mexico | $991.8M | 19% |
| China | $629.6M | 12% |
| Brazil | $383.3M | 7.4% |
| India | $331.3M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $238.8M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $224.6M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $183.5M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $127.7M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $117.1M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.73 per kg, 39% below the world average of $12.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine parts exports from the United States
Exports of diesel engine parts by the United States reached $2.68 billion in 2024 (103.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (25%), Canada (12%), Australia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $660.3M | 25% |
| Canada | $309.0M | 12% |
| Australia | $163.2M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $141.0M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $126.5M | 4.7% |
| China | $114.5M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $111.4M | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $102.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $99.8M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $63.1M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported diesel engine parts worth $5.18 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 669.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 226 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.07 billion), followed by Mexico (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 131 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.73 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $12.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel engine parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.38 billion in 2017 to $5.18 billion in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.27 billion a year.
Does the United States also export diesel engine parts?
Yes. The United States exported $2.68 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.50 billion a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
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