87035000 - Motor cars and other motor - EU Trade

Analysis

Extra-EU sourcing of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power is highly concentrated. 🇲🇽 Mexico captures 35.5% of imports (€4.1B), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (34.1%). With an HHI of 2814, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (34.3%, €4.6B), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 73.5% of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (14.1%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-19.5%) while exports were rising (8.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (NC8 87035000) is 🇲🇽 Mexico, accounting for 35.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power?

The extra-EU trade balance for Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (NC8 87035000) is €1.8B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €11.5B, exports: €13.3B).

How much does the EU import of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power?

The EU imported €11.5B of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (NC8 87035000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 631.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power?

The weighted average import price of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (NC8 87035000) is €18.18/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power?

The leading EU member state importer of Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading|8702), including station wagons and racing cars, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (NC8 87035000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 73.5% of EU imports.

Analysis

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-19.5%) while exports were rising (8.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇲🇽 Mexico	€4.1B	35.5%	260.4M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.9B	34.1%	155.5M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9B	16.6%	110.5M kg
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€1.2B	10.6%	70.5M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€276.8M	2.4%	27.7M kg
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€39.0M	0.3%	2.7M kg
7	🇨🇳 China	€20.1M	0.2%	2.0M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.6B	34.3%	277.0M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.0B	7.8%	61.2M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€903.3M	6.8%	45.1M kg
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€743.5M	5.6%	37.0M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€713.6M	5.4%	30.2M kg
6	🇦🇺 Australia	€197.6M	1.5%	13.1M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇽 Mexico	€4.1B	260.4Mt	€15.65/kg	35.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.9B	155.5Mt	€25.18/kg	34.2%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9B	110.5Mt	€17.28/kg	16.7%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€1.2B	70.5Mt	€17.24/kg	10.6%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€276.8M	27.7Mt	€10.00/kg	2.4%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€39.0M	2.7Mt	€14.20/kg	0.3%
7	🇨🇳 China	€20.1M	2.0Mt	€9.94/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.6B	277.0Mt	€16.45/kg	55.9%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.0B	61.2Mt	€16.95/kg	12.7%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€903.3M	45.1Mt	€20.03/kg	11.1%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€743.5M	37.0Mt	€20.08/kg	9.1%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€713.6M	30.2Mt	€23.65/kg	8.8%
6	🇦🇺 Australia	€197.6M	13.1Mt	€15.07/kg	2.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇽 Mexico	€4.1B	260.4Mt	€15.65/kg	35.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.9B	155.5Mt	€25.18/kg	34.2%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9B	110.5Mt	€17.28/kg	16.7%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€1.2B	70.5Mt	€17.24/kg	10.6%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€276.8M	27.7Mt	€10.00/kg	2.4%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€39.0M	2.7Mt	€14.20/kg	0.3%
7	🇨🇳 China	€20.1M	2.0Mt	€9.94/kg	0.2%

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