Motor vehicle lights imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $854.5 million of motor vehicle lights in 2024 (22.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $854.5M | 22.9K t |
| 2023 | $848.2M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $669.2M | 23.5K t |
| 2021 | $741.5M | 19.7K t |
| 2020 | $576.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $816.4M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $954.3M | 28.5K t |
| 2017 | $961.4M | 26.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports motor vehicle lights from
The largest suppliers were Austria (16%), Czech Republic (15%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $133.9M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $132.0M | 16% |
| France | $97.0M | 11% |
| Slovakia | $86.6M | 10% |
| China | $72.6M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $67.9M | 7.9% |
| Poland | $44.4M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $38.7M | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $25.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $21.1M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.32 per kg, close to the world average of $31.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Motor vehicle lights exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of motor vehicle lights by the United Kingdom reached $257.3 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (28%), France (19%), Italy (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $73.3M | 29% |
| France | $50.0M | 19% |
| Italy | $16.2M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $11.6M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $9.9M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $9.2M | 3.6% |
| India | $8.1M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| United States | $6.0M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported motor vehicle lights worth $854.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 221 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to the United Kingdom?
Austria was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($133.9 million), followed by the Czech Republic (15%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.32 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $31.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $961.4 million in 2017 to $854.5 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $961.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $802.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export motor vehicle lights?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $257.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $597.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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