Petrol cars >3000cc imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars >3000cc by the United States reached $30.59 billion in 2024 (890.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 216 countries for imports of this product. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $46.52 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 | $30.59B | 890.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.84B | 1.15M t |
| 2022 | $34.47B | 1.02M t |
| 2021 | $33.49B | 1.09M t |
| 2020 | $30.41B | 1.02M t |
| 2019 | $38.40B | 1.02M t |
| 2018 | $39.92B | 1.52M t |
| 2017 | $46.52B | 1.67M t |
Where the United States imports petrol cars >3000cc from
Most of the value came from Japan (25%), South Korea (22%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $7.66B | 25% |
| South Korea | $6.73B | 22% |
| Canada | $4.11B | 14% |
| Germany | $3.37B | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $2.73B | 8.9% |
| Italy | $2.31B | 7.6% |
| Slovakia | $1.90B | 6.2% |
| Austria | $907.6M | 3% |
| Mexico | $613.8M | 2% |
| South Africa | $60.0M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.35 per kg, close to the world average of $34.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars >3000cc exports from the United States
The United States exported $12.51 billion of petrol cars >3000cc in 2024 (456.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 162 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (39%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Mexico (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.84B | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.30B | 10% |
| Mexico | $1.12B | 8.9% |
| Germany | $763.4M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $600.9M | 4.8% |
| China | $325.6M | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $312.8M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $291.6M | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $273.5M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $198.0M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States petrol cars >3000cc imports (HS 8703.24): 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 8703.24: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars >3000cc imported by the United States?
The United States imported petrol cars >3000cc worth $30.59 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 890.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 37% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars >3000cc to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($7.66 billion), followed by South Korea (22%) and Canada (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars >3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $34.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol cars >3000cc to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.52 billion in 2017 to $30.59 billion in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $46.52 billion. Over 8 years the average was $36.45 billion a year.
Does the United States also export petrol cars >3000cc?
Yes. The United States exported $12.51 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $18.08 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars >3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars >3000cc is subheading 8703.24. 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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