Marine inboard engines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marine inboard engines by the United Kingdom reached $3.1 million in 2024 (81 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 million.
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 | $3.1M | 81 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 189 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 182 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 187 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 140 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 155 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports marine inboard engines from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.9M | 62% |
| United States | $626K | 20% |
| Philippines | $137K | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $107K | 3.5% |
| India | $59K | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $48K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $32K | 1% |
| Spain | $31K | 1% |
| France | $25K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $21K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.00 per kg, 97% above the world average of $19.33. 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 inboard engines exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million of marine inboard engines in 2024 (49 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Thailand (33%), Denmark (8%), Sweden (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+939% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $644K | 33% |
| Denmark | $154K | 7.9% |
| Sweden | $136K | 7% |
| United States | $123K | 6.3% |
| Poland | $121K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 5% |
| Spain | $97K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 3.5% |
| Costa Rica | $65K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $64K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom marine inboard engines imports (HS 8407.29): 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 8407.29: Engines: for marine propulsion, (other than outboard motors), spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of marine inboard engines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported marine inboard engines worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply marine inboard engines to the United Kingdom?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (20%) and the Philippines (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of marine inboard engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.00 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $19.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marine inboard engines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export marine inboard engines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Denmark and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for marine inboard engines?
The HS code for marine inboard engines is subheading 8407.29. 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 8407 page.
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