Marine diesel engines exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of marine diesel engines by the United States reached $371.3 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. That is 10% more than in 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 | $371.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $336.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $226.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $186.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $175.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $327.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $321.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $286.3M | 9.3K t |
Where the United States exports marine diesel engines to
Most of it went to Turkey (17%), Singapore (12%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $62.2M | 17% |
| Singapore | $45.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $31.8M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $23.9M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $20.8M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $15.9M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $13.5M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $11.8M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $10.6M | 2.9% |
| China | $10.3M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.07 per kg, 87% above the world average of $19.25. 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.
Marine diesel engines imports to the United States
The United States imported $175.7 million of marine diesel engines in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (43%), Japan (12%), Sweden (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $76.2M | 43% |
| Japan | $20.4M | 12% |
| Sweden | $19.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $18.9M | 11% |
| Mexico | $14.8M | 8.4% |
| France | $7.7M | 4.4% |
| Finland | $4.0M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $2.8M | 1.6% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States marine diesel engines exports (HS 8408.10): 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 8408.10: Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of marine diesel engines exported by the United States?
The United States exported marine diesel engines worth $371.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 125 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy marine diesel engines from the United States?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($62.2 million), followed by Singapore (12%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of marine diesel engines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $36.07 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $19.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of marine diesel engines from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $286.3 million in 2017 to $371.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $278.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import marine diesel engines?
Yes. The United States imported $175.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Japan and Sweden. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $195.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for marine diesel engines?
The HS code for marine diesel engines is subheading 8408.10. 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 8408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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