Caravan trailers exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported caravan trailers worth $122.7 million (23.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $193.5 million.
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 | $122.7M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $160.4M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $193.5M | 29.0K t |
| 2021 | $191.1M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $103.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $130.1M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $126.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $116.5M | 15.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports caravan trailers to
The largest buyer markets were Ireland (28%), Netherlands (22%), New Zealand (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $34.3M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $27.5M | 22% |
| New Zealand | $22.0M | 18% |
| Belgium | $12.2M | 9.9% |
| France | $4.3M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, 57% below the world average of $12.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Caravan trailers imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported caravan trailers worth $51.3 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 171 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), Ireland (16%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $23.7M | 46% |
| Ireland | $8.1M | 16% |
| United States | $6.5M | 13% |
| Slovenia | $3.6M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $928K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $723K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom caravan trailers exports (HS 8716.10): 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 8716.10: Trailers and semi-trailers: of the caravan type, for housing or camping.
Common questions
What is the value of caravan trailers exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported caravan trailers worth $122.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 92 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy caravan trailers from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($34.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and New Zealand (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average export price of caravan trailers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $12.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of caravan trailers from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $116.5 million in 2017 to $122.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $193.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $142.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import caravan trailers?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $51.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $71.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for caravan trailers?
The HS code for caravan trailers is subheading 8716.10. 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 8716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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