Diesel cars <1500cc imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars <1500cc by the United Kingdom reached $270.1 million in 2024 (20.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 200 countries for imports of this product. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.27 billion.
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 | $270.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $437.5M | 30.5K t |
| 2022 | $517.1M | 47.7K t |
| 2021 | $498.7M | 40.8K t |
| 2020 | $854.4M | 74.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.56B | 129.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.48B | 122.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.27B | 204.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports diesel cars <1500cc from
Spain alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $140.8M | 52% |
| France | $86.6M | 32% |
| Germany | $30.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $4.3M | 1.6% |
| United States | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| Norway | $143K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $139K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $65K | 0% |
| Singapore | $37K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.28 per kg, 26% above the world average of $10.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel cars <1500cc exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of diesel cars <1500cc by the United Kingdom reached $54.7 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Japan (15%), Turkey (14%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $8.3M | 15% |
| Turkey | $7.8M | 14% |
| Ireland | $6.7M | 12% |
| France | $5.6M | 10% |
| Poland | $3.9M | 7.1% |
| Ukraine | $3.8M | 6.9% |
| Moldova | $2.6M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Cyprus | $1.6M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom diesel cars <1500cc imports (HS 8703.31): 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 8703.31: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars <1500cc imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported diesel cars <1500cc worth $270.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 200 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars <1500cc to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($140.8 million), followed by France (32%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars <1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.28 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $10.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars <1500cc to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.27 billion in 2017 to $270.1 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2017 at $2.27 billion. Over 8 years the average was $985.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export diesel cars <1500cc?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $54.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Turkey and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $215.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars <1500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars <1500cc is subheading 8703.31. 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.
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