Bicycle brakes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bicycle brakes by the United Kingdom reached $17.6 million in 2024 (405 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.0 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 | $17.6M | 405 t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 436 t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 571 t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 656 t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 648 t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 551 t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 461 t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 507 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bicycle brakes from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (34%), Japan (29%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $6.1M | 34% |
| Japan | $5.2M | 29% |
| China | $3.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $782K | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $710K | 4% |
| Spain | $538K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $261K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $199K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $186K | 1.1% |
| United States | $125K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.60 per kg, 142% above the world average of $18.00. 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.
Bicycle brakes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $11.2 million of bicycle brakes in 2024 (197 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (40%), Netherlands (32%), Ireland (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.5M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 32% |
| Ireland | $630K | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $312K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $274K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $254K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $193K | 1.7% |
| France | $169K | 1.5% |
| Andorra | $154K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $140K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bicycle brakes imports (HS 8714.94): 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 8714.94: Cycles: parts thereof, brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub-brakes, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle brakes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bicycle brakes worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 405 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle brakes to the United Kingdom?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Japan (29%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.60 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $18.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bicycle brakes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $29.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bicycle brakes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle brakes?
The HS code for bicycle brakes is subheading 8714.94. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8714 page.
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