Diesel engine parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported diesel engine parts worth $1.96 billion (140.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 226 countries. Value fell 6% from 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 | $1.96B | 140.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.07B | 144.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.82B | 145.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.28B | 123.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.23B | 96.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.70B | 141.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.87B | 153.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.71B | 162.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports diesel engine parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), China (10%), India (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $579.3M | 30% |
| China | $189.7M | 9.7% |
| India | $138.5M | 7.1% |
| United States | $126.5M | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $113.0M | 5.8% |
| Romania | $101.0M | 5.2% |
| France | $96.6M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $78.0M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $72.3M | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $56.7M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.93 per kg, close to the world average of $12.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine parts exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported diesel engine parts worth $957.2 million (36.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Sweden (13%), United States (12%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $126.6M | 13% |
| United States | $110.3M | 12% |
| France | $63.1M | 6.6% |
| China | $60.5M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $56.6M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $50.5M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $49.0M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $38.2M | 4% |
| India | $30.4M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $24.1M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported diesel engine parts worth $1.96 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($579.3 million), followed by China (10%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.93 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $12.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.71 billion in 2017 to $1.96 billion in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $2.07 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.70 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export diesel engine parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $957.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.00 billion a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8409 page.
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