Industrial diesel engines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of industrial diesel engines by the United Kingdom reached $2.04 billion in 2024 (116.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 158 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.04B | 116.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.36B | 131.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.19B | 131.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.83B | 113.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.46B | 90.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.08B | 130.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.11B | 132.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.72B | 104.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports industrial diesel engines to
The largest buyer markets were United States (39%), China (11%), Germany (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $791.4M | 39% |
| China | $222.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $116.8M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $90.2M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $70.8M | 3.5% |
| France | $65.7M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $63.8M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $63.0M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $56.5M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $56.4M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.56 per kg, 31% above the world average of $13.37. 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.
Industrial diesel engines imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of industrial diesel engines by the United Kingdom reached $315.9 million in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. The largest suppliers were United States (22%), Germany (17%), Sweden (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $55.3M | 18% |
| Sweden | $31.7M | 10% |
| Japan | $29.8M | 9.4% |
| China | $28.9M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $25.2M | 8% |
| India | $24.1M | 7.6% |
| France | $18.8M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $8.1M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial diesel engines exports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported industrial diesel engines worth $2.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 158 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial diesel engines from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($791.4 million), followed by China (11%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 141 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.56 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $13.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of industrial diesel engines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.72 billion in 2017 to $2.04 billion in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $2.36 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.97 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import industrial diesel engines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $315.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.72 billion a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 page.
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