Car tires imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.22 billion of car tires in 2024 (468.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.22B | 468.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.07B | 439.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.89B | 403.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.88B | 422.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.60B | 404.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.90B | 462.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.05B | 476.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.92B | 461.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports car tires from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Germany (8%), Hungary (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $742.2M | 34% |
| Germany | $182.5M | 8.2% |
| Hungary | $124.2M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $115.4M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $112.0M | 5.1% |
| Romania | $109.5M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $108.9M | 4.9% |
| France | $95.8M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $95.0M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $82.2M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.72 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car tires exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of car tires by the United Kingdom reached $269.2 million in 2024 (35.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (16%), Ireland (12%), Slovakia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42.4M | 16% |
| Ireland | $31.3M | 12% |
| Slovakia | $30.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $25.9M | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $22.7M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $18.4M | 6.9% |
| China | $13.2M | 4.9% |
| France | $11.7M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $9.6M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $8.6M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported car tires worth $2.22 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 468.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($742.2 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Hungary (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.92 billion in 2017 to $2.22 billion in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.94 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export car tires?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $269.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Slovakia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.95 billion a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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