Engine electrical components exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $147.9 million of engine electrical components in 2024 (936 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. Value rose 8% on 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 | $147.9M | 936 t |
| 2023 | $137.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $125.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $103.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $119.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $176.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $170.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $164.8M | 2.0K t |
Where the United States exports engine electrical components to
Most of it went to Mexico (16%), United Kingdom (16%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $23.1M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $23.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $14.7M | 10% |
| Canada | $13.8M | 9.3% |
| China | $11.0M | 7.5% |
| Malaysia | $6.8M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $6.2M | 4.2% |
| Australia | $6.0M | 4% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| France | $3.2M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $157.91 per kg, 220% above the world average of $49.36. 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.
Engine electrical components imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported engine electrical components worth $125.6 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 209 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (18%), Japan (17%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.3M | 18% |
| Japan | $21.6M | 17% |
| Mexico | $13.1M | 10% |
| France | $13.1M | 10% |
| China | $12.3M | 9.8% |
| India | $6.4M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $4.9M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.8M | 3% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 3% |
| Brazil | $3.6M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States engine electrical components exports (HS 8511.80): 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 8511.80: Ignition or starting equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine electrical components exported by the United States?
The United States exported engine electrical components worth $147.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 936 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 150 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy engine electrical components from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 153 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of engine electrical components per kg?
The average declared export value was about $157.91 per kg in 2024, 220% above the world average of $49.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of engine electrical components from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $164.8 million in 2017 to $147.9 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $176.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $143.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import engine electrical components?
Yes. The United States imported $125.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Japan and Mexico. That compares with exports of $147.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for engine electrical components?
The HS code for engine electrical components is subheading 8511.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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