Motor and engine parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.94 billion of motor and engine parts in 2024 (121.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.06 billion.
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 | $1.94B | 121.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.43B | 138.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.77B | 140.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.87B | 194.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.06B | 333.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.88B | 139.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.15B | 140.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.67B | 103.8K t |
Where the United States imports motor and engine parts from
Most of the value came from India (23%), Canada (13%), Denmark (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $440.4M | 23% |
| Canada | $246.6M | 13% |
| Denmark | $241.8M | 12% |
| China | $234.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $127.4M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $113.9M | 5.9% |
| France | $89.1M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $70.0M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $54.7M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $38.0M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.98 per kg, 39% above the world average of $11.51. 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.
Motor and engine parts exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported motor and engine parts worth $1.02 billion (29.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 183 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (19%), Mexico (11%), United Kingdom (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $193.7M | 19% |
| Mexico | $116.5M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $65.1M | 6.4% |
| China | $46.5M | 4.6% |
| France | $45.9M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $45.5M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $44.8M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43.6M | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $35.3M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $34.3M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States motor and engine parts imports (HS 8412.90): 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 8412.90: Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412.
Common questions
What is the value of motor and engine parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported motor and engine parts worth $1.94 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor and engine parts to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($440.4 million), followed by Canada (13%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 102 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor and engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.98 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $11.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motor and engine parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.67 billion in 2017 to $1.94 billion in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $3.06 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.10 billion a year.
Does the United States also export motor and engine parts?
Yes. The United States exported $1.02 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $922.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor and engine parts?
The HS code for motor and engine parts is subheading 8412.90. 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 8412 page.
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