Air intake filters for engines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $144.0 million of air intake filters for engines in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $191.4 million.
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 | $144.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $149.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $153.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $142.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $141.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $179.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $191.4M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $157.4M | 13.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports air intake filters for engines to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (14%), United States (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $20.1M | 14% |
| United States | $16.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $16.0M | 11% |
| France | $10.4M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $4.6M | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $4.5M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| India | $3.2M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.02 per kg, 61% above the world average of $13.70. 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.
Air intake filters for engines imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported air intake filters for engines worth $137.7 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), China (17%), Poland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $33.3M | 24% |
| China | $23.6M | 17% |
| Poland | $11.0M | 8% |
| Spain | $9.8M | 7.1% |
| United States | $9.3M | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $8.5M | 6.2% |
| France | $7.4M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom air intake filters for engines exports (HS 8421.31): 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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported air intake filters for engines worth $144.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy air intake filters for engines from the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 155 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average export price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.02 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $13.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of air intake filters for engines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $157.4 million in 2017 to $144.0 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $191.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $157.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import air intake filters for engines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $137.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Poland. That compares with exports of $144.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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