Vehicle engines 50-250cc imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle engines 50-250cc by the United States reached $24.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $39.7 million.
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 | $24.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 997 t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle engines 50-250cc from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (37%), Japan (25%), China (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $9.2M | 37% |
| Japan | $6.1M | 25% |
| China | $3.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 10% |
| Austria | $828K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $513K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $440K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $273K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $140K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $107K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.65 per kg, 64% above the world average of $10.74. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle engines 50-250cc exports from the United States
Exports of vehicle engines 50-250cc by the United States reached $2.5 million in 2024 (124 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (40%), Turkey (15%), Czech Republic (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $986K | 40% |
| Turkey | $377K | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $103K | 4.2% |
| Ireland | $99K | 4% |
| Germany | $85K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $74K | 3% |
| South Korea | $73K | 3% |
| Mexico | $56K | 2.3% |
| China | $46K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $45K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle engines 50-250cc imports (HS 8407.32): 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 8407.32: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle engines 50-250cc imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle engines 50-250cc worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle engines 50-250cc to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Japan (25%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle engines 50-250cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.65 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $10.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle engines 50-250cc to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2023 at $39.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle engines 50-250cc?
Yes. The United States exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Turkey and the Czech Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle engines 50-250cc?
The HS code for vehicle engines 50-250cc is subheading 8407.32. 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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