Vehicle engines over 1 litre imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported vehicle engines over 1 litre worth $9.50 billion (455.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 203 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. 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 | $9.50B | 455.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.73B | 467.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.88B | 440.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.48B | 403.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.79B | 405.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.93B | 495.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.31B | 476.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.68B | 506.5K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle engines over 1 litre from
Most of the value came from Mexico (38%), Canada (23%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.62B | 38% |
| Canada | $2.19B | 23% |
| Germany | $1.23B | 13% |
| South Korea | $797.2M | 8.4% |
| Austria | $700.3M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $492.9M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $188.2M | 2% |
| Poland | $114.3M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $42.8M | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $36.0M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.87 per kg, close to the world average of $17.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle engines over 1 litre exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.59 billion of vehicle engines over 1 litre in 2024 (328.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Canada alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.91B | 59% |
| Mexico | $2.37B | 36% |
| Japan | $120.2M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $90.0M | 1.4% |
| China | $23.7M | 0.4% |
| Poland | $15.7M | 0.2% |
| Australia | $9.0M | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle engines over 1 litre imports (HS 8407.34): 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 8407.34: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle engines over 1 litre imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle engines over 1 litre worth $9.50 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 455.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 203 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle engines over 1 litre to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.62 billion), followed by Canada (23%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle engines over 1 litre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.87 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $17.41 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 over 1 litre to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.68 billion in 2017 to $9.50 billion in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $9.73 billion. Over 8 years the average was $8.91 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle engines over 1 litre?
Yes. The United States exported $6.59 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.91 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre?
The HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre is subheading 8407.34. 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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