Vehicle diesel engines exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $6.23 billion of vehicle diesel engines in 2024 (346.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. That is 8% more 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.23B | 346.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.78B | 256.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.31B | 380.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.73B | 325.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.41B | 249.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.92B | 350.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.49B | 295.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.45B | 262.7K t |
Where the United States exports vehicle diesel engines to
Mexico alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.66B | 75% |
| Canada | $858.3M | 14% |
| Australia | $172.0M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $102.1M | 1.6% |
| Chile | $93.9M | 1.5% |
| India | $36.0M | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $26.7M | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $25.9M | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $24.1M | 0.4% |
| China | $22.7M | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.97 per kg, close to the world average of $15.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle diesel engines imports to the United States
The United States imported $3.10 billion of vehicle diesel engines in 2024 (155.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 204 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.76B | 57% |
| Germany | $546.0M | 18% |
| Austria | $381.2M | 12% |
| Japan | $124.4M | 4% |
| Italy | $79.5M | 2.6% |
| China | $38.5M | 1.2% |
| Chile | $32.0M | 1% |
| France | $30.7M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $21.4M | 0.7% |
| Canada | $18.4M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle diesel engines exports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines exported by the United States?
The United States exported vehicle diesel engines worth $6.23 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 346.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 152 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy vehicle diesel engines from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($4.66 billion), followed by Canada (14%) and Australia (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 138 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average export price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.97 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $15.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of vehicle diesel engines from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.45 billion in 2017 to $6.23 billion in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $6.31 billion. Over 8 years the average was $5.54 billion a year.
Does the United States also import vehicle diesel engines?
Yes. The United States imported $3.10 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Germany and Austria. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.13 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. 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 8408 page.
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