Bicycle tires imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $22.5 million of bicycle tires in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $22.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $39.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bicycle tires from
The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), Vietnam (17%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.2M | 27% |
| Vietnam | $3.9M | 18% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 14% |
| China | $2.3M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| France | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $385K | 1.7% |
| India | $370K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $300K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.35 per kg, 148% above the world average of $7.80. 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 tires exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million of bicycle tires in 2024 (118 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (36%), Ireland (21%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $630K | 36% |
| Ireland | $367K | 21% |
| France | $165K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $122K | 7% |
| China | $84K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $42K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $34K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $31K | 1.8% |
| United States | $27K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $25K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bicycle tires imports (HS 4011.50): 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 4011.50: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on bicycles.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle tires imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bicycle tires worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 199 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle tires to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and Thailand (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.35 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $7.80 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 tires to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $39.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bicycle tires?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle tires?
The HS code for bicycle tires is subheading 4011.50. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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