Outboard marine motors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of outboard marine motors by the United Kingdom reached $28.5 million in 2024 (839 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $43.4 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 | $28.5M | 839 t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 952 t |
| 2022 | $43.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 779 t |
| 2020 | $22.2M | 602 t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 752 t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 730 t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 789 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports outboard marine motors from
Japan alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $21.9M | 77% |
| United States | $3.0M | 11% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| China | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $288K | 1% |
| Belgium | $280K | 1% |
| Turkey | $176K | 0.6% |
| France | $92K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $58K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $42K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.90 per kg, close to the world average of $32.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Outboard marine motors exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million of outboard marine motors in 2024 (140 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (25%), Poland (19%), Singapore (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.5M | 25% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 19% |
| Singapore | $637K | 11% |
| Gibraltar | $567K | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $539K | 9.3% |
| Norway | $215K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $203K | 3.5% |
| France | $151K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $101K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom outboard marine motors imports (HS 8407.21): 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 8407.21: Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of outboard marine motors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported outboard marine motors worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 839 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply outboard marine motors to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($21.9 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of outboard marine motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $32.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of outboard marine motors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $43.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export outboard marine motors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Poland and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for outboard marine motors?
The HS code for outboard marine motors is subheading 8407.21. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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