Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre by the United States reached $460.2 million in 2024 (21.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 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 | $460.2M | 21.4K t |
| 2023 | $464.7M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $535.6M | 26.6K t |
| 2021 | $437.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $357.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $383.1M | 20.2K t |
| 2018 | $384.4M | 21.6K t |
| 2017 | $339.3M | 20.3K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre from
Japan alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $310.1M | 67% |
| Mexico | $108.9M | 24% |
| China | $18.0M | 3.9% |
| Romania | $10.8M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $7.2M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $964K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $573K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $556K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $269K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.52 per kg, close to the world average of $18.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre exports from the United States
The United States exported $25.9 million of vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (39%), Poland (20%), Canada (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.0M | 39% |
| Poland | $5.3M | 20% |
| Canada | $4.0M | 16% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Kenya | $975K | 3.8% |
| Norway | $451K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $409K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $389K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $247K | 1% |
| Italy | $234K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre imports (HS 8407.33): 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 8407.33: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre worth $460.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($310.1 million), followed by Mexico (24%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.52 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $18.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $339.3 million in 2017 to $460.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $535.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $420.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre?
Yes. The United States exported $25.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Poland and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $434.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre?
The HS code for vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre is subheading 8407.33. 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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