Fire trucks exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fire trucks by the United Kingdom reached $26.2 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $26.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 970 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 715 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 622 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 976 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fire trucks to
Most of it went to Ireland (18%), Guyana (12%), Iraq (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.7M | 18% |
| Guyana | $3.2M | 12% |
| Iraq | $2.7M | 10% |
| China | $2.5M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 9.1% |
| United States | $2.2M | 8.3% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Seychelles | $694K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.87 per kg, 33% below the world average of $23.68, 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.
Fire trucks imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported fire trucks worth $10.9 million (448 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (32%), United States (22%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 32% |
| United States | $2.4M | 22% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 13% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 11% |
| Ireland | $639K | 5.9% |
| Poland | $387K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $339K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $310K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $247K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $143K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fire trucks exports (HS 8705.30): 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 8705.30: Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of fire trucks exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fire trucks worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 65 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy fire trucks from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Guyana (12%) and Iraq (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average export price of fire trucks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.87 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fire trucks from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import fire trucks?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and Finland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire trucks?
The HS code for fire trucks is subheading 8705.30. 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 8705 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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