Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $91.71 billion of petrol cars 1500-3000cc in 2024 (5.41 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $91.71B | 5.41M t |
| 2023 | $94.48B | 6.11M t |
| 2022 | $79.66B | 5.53M t |
| 2021 | $73.37B | 4.87M t |
| 2020 | $78.67B | 5.57M t |
| 2019 | $104.58B | 7.33M t |
| 2018 | $104.65B | 7.30M t |
| 2017 | $104.17B | 8.04M t |
Where the United States imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (29%), Japan (16%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $26.15B | 29% |
| Japan | $14.75B | 16% |
| Germany | $14.40B | 16% |
| Canada | $12.93B | 14% |
| South Korea | $10.85B | 12% |
| Slovakia | $2.15B | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $1.96B | 2.1% |
| China | $1.90B | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $1.35B | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $1.30B | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.94 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from the United States
The United States exported $22.56 billion of petrol cars 1500-3000cc in 2024 (1.36 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 193 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (24%), China (21%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.52B | 25% |
| China | $4.83B | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.32B | 10% |
| Mexico | $1.66B | 7.4% |
| Germany | $1.16B | 5.2% |
| Georgia | $1.14B | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $490.4M | 2.2% |
| Oman | $478.9M | 2.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $357.3M | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $344.6M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by the United States?
The United States imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $91.71 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.41 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 224 countries worldwide, with 37% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($26.15 billion), followed by Japan (16%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 97 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.94 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $15.63 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 1500-3000cc to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.17 billion in 2017 to $91.71 billion in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $104.65 billion. Over 8 years the average was $91.41 billion a year.
Does the United States also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. The United States exported $22.56 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $69.15 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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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