Car polish exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $39.2 million of car polish in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 117 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $39.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $40.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $38.6M | 6.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports car polish to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (7%), Australia (7%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.9M | 7.3% |
| Australia | $2.7M | 7% |
| China | $2.6M | 6.6% |
| United States | $2.4M | 6.2% |
| India | $2.1M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, close to the world average of $6.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car polish imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of car polish by the United Kingdom reached $13.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. The largest suppliers were United States (30%), Germany (26%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 26% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 14% |
| Spain | $902K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $528K | 3.8% |
| China | $461K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $404K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $354K | 2.6% |
| France | $346K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $226K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom car polish exports (HS 3405.30): 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 3405.30: Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Common questions
What is the value of car polish exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported car polish worth $39.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 117 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy car polish from the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 7% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Australia (7%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 21%, out of 111 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of car polish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $6.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of car polish from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.6 million in 2017 to $39.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import car polish?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for car polish?
The HS code for car polish is subheading 3405.30. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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