Outboard marine motors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of outboard marine motors by the United States reached $807.4 million in 2024 (22.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 216 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.58 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 | $807.4M | 22.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.58B | 46.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.28B | 35.9K t |
| 2020 | $824.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.13B | 35.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.14B | 34.6K t |
| 2017 | $974.1M | 31.7K t |
Where the United States imports outboard marine motors from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $732.6M | 91% |
| China | $46.8M | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $23.6M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $594K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $426K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $289K | 0% |
| Turkey | $258K | 0% |
| Italy | $94K | 0% |
| India | $79K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.37 per kg, close to the world average of $32.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Outboard marine motors exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported outboard marine motors worth $506.4 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 120 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (29%), Canada (14%), Brazil (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $146.3M | 29% |
| Canada | $70.7M | 14% |
| Brazil | $41.2M | 8.1% |
| Australia | $34.6M | 6.8% |
| China | $28.7M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $22.5M | 4.5% |
| France | $11.7M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.9M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $9.4M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States outboard marine motors imports (HS 8407.21): 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 8407.21: Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of outboard marine motors imported by the United States?
The United States imported outboard marine motors worth $807.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 27% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply outboard marine motors to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($732.6 million), followed by China (6%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 891% on the year.
What is the average import price of outboard marine motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.37 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $32.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of outboard marine motors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $974.1 million in 2017 to $807.4 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $1.58 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.13 billion a year.
Does the United States also export outboard marine motors?
Yes. The United States exported $506.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $300.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for outboard marine motors?
The HS code for outboard marine motors is subheading 8407.21. 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 8407 page.
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