Oil and fuel engine filters imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $329.3 million (18.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. Value fell 4% 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 | $329.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $342.0M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $302.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $308.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $264.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $323.1M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $313.4M | 23.7K t |
| 2017 | $292.1M | 20.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oil and fuel engine filters from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), United States (17%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $68.2M | 21% |
| United States | $54.4M | 17% |
| China | $33.9M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $28.0M | 8.5% |
| France | $26.8M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $20.0M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $15.2M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $11.8M | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $11.0M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $8.6M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.32 per kg, 24% above the world average of $14.77. 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $193.1 million of oil and fuel engine filters in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (12%), Germany (11%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $21.4M | 11% |
| France | $14.6M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $13.2M | 6.8% |
| Ireland | $9.9M | 5.1% |
| China | $7.2M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $7.2M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $6.1M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $5.6M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $329.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($68.2 million), followed by the United States (17%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.32 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $14.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $292.1 million in 2017 to $329.3 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $342.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $309.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $193.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $136.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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