Petrol cars <1000cc imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $1.70 billion (136.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% less 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.70B | 136.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.89B | 152.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.11B | 178.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.12B | 163.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.73B | 157.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.60B | 152.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.68B | 154.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.25B | 126.4K t |
Where the United States imports petrol cars <1000cc from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.35B | 79% |
| China | $158.9M | 9.4% |
| Taiwan | $91.7M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $34.7M | 2% |
| Canada | $23.7M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $17.5M | 1% |
| Japan | $13.0M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 0.2% |
| France | $2.3M | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.49 per kg, close to the world average of $12.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars <1000cc exports from the United States
Exports of petrol cars <1000cc by the United States reached $1.22 billion in 2024 (100.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (33%), Canada (28%), Qatar (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $398.8M | 33% |
| Canada | $341.6M | 28% |
| Qatar | $85.9M | 7% |
| Mexico | $82.3M | 6.7% |
| Australia | $58.2M | 4.8% |
| New Zealand | $35.4M | 2.9% |
| Libya | $33.6M | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | $17.8M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.1M | 1.2% |
| Costa Rica | $9.7M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by the United States?
The United States imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $1.70 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.35 billion), followed by China (9%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars <1000cc to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.25 billion in 2017 to $1.70 billion in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $2.12 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.76 billion a year.
Does the United States also export petrol cars <1000cc?
Yes. The United States exported $1.22 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Canada and Qatar. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $475.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. 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.
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