Petrol cars <1000cc imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars <1000cc by the United Kingdom reached $5.09 billion in 2024 (328.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 218 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $5.09B | 328.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.39B | 364.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.93B | 302.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.06B | 266.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.05B | 294.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.61B | 445.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.32B | 398.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.96B | 305.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports petrol cars <1000cc from
The largest suppliers were Romania (23%), Spain (20%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.19B | 23% |
| Spain | $1.01B | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $614.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $558.4M | 11% |
| South Africa | $522.8M | 10% |
| Turkey | $338.1M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $270.1M | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $173.5M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $126.8M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $94.9M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.53 per kg, 25% above the world average of $12.42. 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.
Petrol cars <1000cc exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of petrol cars <1000cc by the United Kingdom reached $808.0 million in 2024 (74.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Turkey (15%), Spain (14%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+830% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $118.8M | 15% |
| Spain | $112.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $103.8M | 13% |
| Portugal | $57.0M | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54.1M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $42.5M | 5.3% |
| France | $40.5M | 5% |
| Greece | $29.7M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $28.7M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $25.0M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $5.09 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 328.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to the United Kingdom?
Romania was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.19 billion), followed by Spain (20%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.53 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $12.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars <1000cc to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.96 billion in 2017 to $5.09 billion in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $5.39 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.05 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export petrol cars <1000cc?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $808.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Spain and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.29 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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