Hybrid diesel-electric cars exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.13 billion of hybrid diesel-electric cars in 2024 (47.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.87 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 | $1.13B | 47.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.30B | 52.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.27B | 51.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.87B | 104.2K t |
| 2020 | $721.3M | 35.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 364 t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 843 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 491 t |
Where the United States exports hybrid diesel-electric cars to
The largest buyer markets were Poland (26%), South Korea (24%), Czech Republic (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $297.5M | 26% |
| South Korea | $274.7M | 24% |
| Czech Republic | $105.1M | 9.3% |
| Austria | $94.0M | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $90.2M | 8% |
| Australia | $60.2M | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $57.8M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $45.4M | 4% |
| Ukraine | $43.1M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $30.3M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.07 per kg, close to the world average of $22.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hybrid diesel-electric cars imports to the United States
Imports of hybrid diesel-electric cars by the United States reached $25.3 million in 2024 (695 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $24.1M | 95% |
| Canada | $542K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $167K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $96K | 0.4% |
| Bahamas | $78K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $69K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $42K | 0.2% |
| Nicaragua | $23K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hybrid diesel-electric cars exports (HS 8703.50): 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 8703.50: Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Common questions
What is the value of hybrid diesel-electric cars exported by the United States?
The United States exported hybrid diesel-electric cars worth $1.13 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 71 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy hybrid diesel-electric cars from the United States?
Poland was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($297.5 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and the Czech Republic (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average export price of hybrid diesel-electric cars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.07 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $22.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hybrid diesel-electric cars from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $1.13 billion in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $1.87 billion. Over 8 years the average was $790.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import hybrid diesel-electric cars?
Yes. The United States imported $25.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Canada and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.11 billion a year.
What is the HS code for hybrid diesel-electric cars?
The HS code for hybrid diesel-electric cars is subheading 8703.50. 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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