Body parts and accessories imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.30 billion of body parts and accessories in 2024 (234.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.31 billion.
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 | $2.30B | 234.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.39B | 300.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.00B | 217.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.13B | 215.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.92B | 231.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.72B | 286.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.31B | 281.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.84B | 320.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports body parts and accessories from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), France (12%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $494.5M | 22% |
| France | $277.5M | 12% |
| China | $241.5M | 11% |
| Poland | $240.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $141.4M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $130.5M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $121.0M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $114.6M | 5% |
| Spain | $85.2M | 3.7% |
| Slovakia | $58.8M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.80 per kg, close to the world average of $9.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Body parts and accessories exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of body parts and accessories by the United Kingdom reached $883.9 million in 2024 (81.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (15%), Slovakia (11%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $132.2M | 15% |
| Slovakia | $97.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $87.8M | 9.9% |
| France | $86.9M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $50.5M | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40.4M | 4.6% |
| China | $39.7M | 4.5% |
| India | $35.6M | 4% |
| Italy | $31.9M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $25.7M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom body parts and accessories imports (HS 8708.29): 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 8708.29: Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts.
Common questions
What is the value of body parts and accessories imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported body parts and accessories worth $2.30 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply body parts and accessories to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($494.5 million), followed by France (12%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of body parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.80 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $9.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of body parts and accessories to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.84 billion in 2017 to $2.30 billion in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $3.31 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.45 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export body parts and accessories?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $883.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Slovakia and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.42 billion a year.
What is the HS code for body parts and accessories?
The HS code for body parts and accessories is subheading 8708.29. 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 8708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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