Cars (other power types) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $61.1 million of cars (other power types) in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 109 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 144% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $147.4 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 | $61.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $37.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $100.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $147.4M | 8.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports cars (other power types) to
Most of it went to France (14%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Pakistan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.5M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.2M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $6.7M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.4M | 10% |
| United States | $3.9M | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.00 per kg, 26% below the world average of $13.56, 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.
Cars (other power types) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $17.0 million of cars (other power types) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Taiwan (31%), China (27%), Romania (11%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+691% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $5.3M | 31% |
| China | $4.6M | 27% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $965K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $821K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $714K | 4.2% |
| United States | $669K | 3.9% |
| New Zealand | $332K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $259K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $254K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cars (other power types) exports (HS 8703.90): 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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported cars (other power types) worth $61.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 109 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 144% on 2023.
Which countries buy cars (other power types) from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Pakistan (11%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 968% on the year.
What is the average export price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.00 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $13.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cars (other power types) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $147.4 million in 2017 to $61.1 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $147.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import cars (other power types)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, China and Romania. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. 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 8703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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