Car bodies (including cabs) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $383.8 million of car bodies (including cabs) in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 175 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $513.0 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 | $383.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $376.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $385.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $513.0M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $414.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $450.7M | 41.5K t |
| 2018 | $270.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $253.7M | 8.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports car bodies (including cabs) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $334.3M | 87% |
| Italy | $17.9M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $9.9M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $4.4M | 1.2% |
| France | $4.1M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 0.6% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $831K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.41 per kg, 299% above the world average of $8.88. 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.
Car bodies (including cabs) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported car bodies (including cabs) worth $35.4 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to India (37%), United States (20%), Brazil (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.2M | 37% |
| United States | $6.9M | 20% |
| Brazil | $6.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| China | $629K | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $580K | 1.6% |
| France | $564K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $535K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $431K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom car bodies (including cabs) imports (HS 8707.10): 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 8707.10: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of car bodies (including cabs) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported car bodies (including cabs) worth $383.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 175 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply car bodies (including cabs) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($334.3 million), followed by Italy (5%) and Austria (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of car bodies (including cabs) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.41 per kg in 2024, 299% above the world average of $8.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of car bodies (including cabs) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $253.7 million in 2017 to $383.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $513.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $380.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export car bodies (including cabs)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $348.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for car bodies (including cabs)?
The HS code for car bodies (including cabs) is subheading 8707.10. 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 8707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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