Construction tires imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $130.1 million of construction tires in 2024 (26.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $130.1M | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $150.0M | 31.8K t |
| 2022 | $137.3M | 46.6K t |
| 2021 | $125.1M | 27.5K t |
| 2020 | $66.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $98.4M | 25.1K t |
| 2018 | $97.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $72.1M | 17.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports construction tires from
The largest suppliers were India (17%), Thailand (16%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $22.1M | 17% |
| Thailand | $20.6M | 16% |
| France | $10.7M | 8.2% |
| China | $10.6M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $9.8M | 7.5% |
| Poland | $9.2M | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $8.5M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $8.5M | 6.5% |
| Luxembourg | $4.5M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $4.2M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, close to the world average of $4.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Construction tires exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $7.3 million of construction tires in 2024 (991 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (23%), Sierra Leone (16%), Australia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.6M | 23% |
| Sierra Leone | $1.2M | 16% |
| Australia | $683K | 9.4% |
| India | $672K | 9.3% |
| Mali | $418K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $364K | 5% |
| France | $330K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $210K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $188K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $177K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom construction tires imports (HS 4011.80): 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 4011.80: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines.
Common questions
What is the value of construction tires imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported construction tires worth $130.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction tires to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Thailand (16%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of construction tires to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.1 million in 2017 to $130.1 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $150.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export construction tires?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Sierra Leone and Australia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $122.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction tires?
The HS code for construction tires is subheading 4011.80. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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