Marine diesel engines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $100.8 million of marine diesel engines in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 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 | $100.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $95.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $91.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $77.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $77.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $112.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $118.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $103.7M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports marine diesel engines from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $63.9M | 63% |
| Sweden | $15.8M | 16% |
| Japan | $6.2M | 6.1% |
| France | $4.2M | 4.1% |
| United States | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Georgia | $537K | 0.5% |
| India | $486K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.36 per kg, 84% above the world average of $19.25. 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.
Marine diesel engines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported marine diesel engines worth $93.5 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 125 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), France (10%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.9M | 20% |
| France | $9.6M | 10% |
| China | $9.4M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $5.0M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $4.7M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 5% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 3% |
| India | $2.8M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom marine diesel engines imports (HS 8408.10): 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 8408.10: Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of marine diesel engines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported marine diesel engines worth $100.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply marine diesel engines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($63.9 million), followed by Sweden (16%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of marine diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.36 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $19.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marine diesel engines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.7 million in 2017 to $100.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $118.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export marine diesel engines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $93.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and China. That compares with imports of $100.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for marine diesel engines?
The HS code for marine diesel engines is subheading 8408.10. 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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