🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of ignition system: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $787.4 million of ignition system in 2024 (34.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 224 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of ignition system by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $787.4M | 34.2K t |
| 2023 | $744.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2022 | $668.0M | 35.4K t |
| 2021 | $657.8M | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $617.5M | 31.5K t |
| 2019 | $881.3M | 40.7K t |
| 2018 | $878.1M | 43.4K t |
| 2017 | $798.4M | 45.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ignition system from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), China (16%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $215.4M | 27% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $129.2M | 16% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $90.5M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $68.9M | 8.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $62.4M | 7.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $31.7M | 4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $27.9M | 3.5% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $25.3M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $23.2M | 3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $19.5M | 2.5% |
Types of ignition system under HS 8511
| 8511.40 | Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal… | 39% |
| 8511.50 | Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | 24% |
| 8511.10 | Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | 17% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition or starting equipment: distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | 9.7% |
| 8511.80 | Ignition or starting equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | 7.8% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion… | 2.8% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition or starting equipment: ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos and magnetic flywheels, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal… | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price of ignition system
The average declared value was about $23.01 per kg, 31% above the world average of $17.60. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports ignition system
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ignition system worth $327.1 million (12.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (24%), France (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $79.7M | 24% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $34.1M | 10% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $28.5M | 8.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $26.5M | 8.1% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $25.5M | 7.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $10.5M | 3.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $8.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $7.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $6.4M | 2% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $5.9M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8511: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Ignition system trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ignition system worth $787.4 million in 2024 (34.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import ignition system from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (27%), China (16%), Japan (11%).
What is the average import price of ignition system in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $23.01 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $17.60 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export ignition system?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported ignition system worth $327.1 million in 2024, mainly to United States, France, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
Ignition system falls under HS heading 8511 (Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading ignition system with the United Kingdom?
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