Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported light diesel trucks <5 tonnes worth $6.68 billion (527.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% 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 | $6.68B | 527.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.05B | 552.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.14B | 515.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.13B | 534.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.35B | 430.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.65B | 612.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.45B | 538.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.14B | 553.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports light diesel trucks <5 tonnes from
Most of the value came from Turkey (30%), France (14%), Germany (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.97B | 30% |
| France | $957.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $948.3M | 14% |
| Spain | $851.4M | 13% |
| Poland | $836.1M | 13% |
| Italy | $325.5M | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $312.2M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $158.3M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $90.5M | 1.4% |
| China | $83.9M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.65 per kg, close to the world average of $11.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes by the United Kingdom reached $1.14 billion in 2024 (120.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were France (27%), Germany (14%), Belgium (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $309.6M | 27% |
| Germany | $162.7M | 14% |
| Belgium | $110.7M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $105.4M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $86.3M | 7.6% |
| Ireland | $64.6M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $53.7M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $45.4M | 4% |
| Sweden | $38.7M | 3.4% |
| Cyprus | $20.4M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom light diesel trucks <5 tonnes imports (HS 8704.21): 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 8704.21: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported light diesel trucks <5 tonnes worth $6.68 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 527.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply light diesel trucks <5 tonnes to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.97 billion), followed by France (14%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.65 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $11.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.14 billion in 2017 to $6.68 billion in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $7.05 billion. Over 8 years the average was $5.82 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export light diesel trucks <5 tonnes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.14 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.53 billion a year.
What is the HS code for light diesel trucks <5 tonnes?
The HS code for light diesel trucks <5 tonnes is subheading 8704.21. 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 8704 page.
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