Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by the United Kingdom reached $6.33 billion in 2024 (286.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 224 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.22 billion.
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 | $6.33B | 286.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.72B | 353.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.33B | 261.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.42B | 331.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.91B | 357.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.22B | 618.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.57B | 564.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.08B | 501.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), Slovakia (11%), Belgium (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.41B | 38% |
| Slovakia | $704.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $652.5M | 10% |
| Mexico | $510.5M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $482.7M | 7.6% |
| Czech Republic | $413.1M | 6.5% |
| Sweden | $327.5M | 5.2% |
| United States | $148.1M | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $125.0M | 2% |
| Italy | $108.8M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.11 per kg, 41% above the world average of $15.63. 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 1500-3000cc exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.99 billion of petrol cars 1500-3000cc in 2024 (253.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. Most of it went to China (44%), United States (25%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.18B | 44% |
| United States | $1.26B | 25% |
| Germany | $233.7M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $135.8M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $109.9M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $92.4M | 1.9% |
| France | $83.0M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $78.8M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $57.3M | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $51.3M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $6.33 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 286.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.41 billion), followed by Slovakia (11%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.11 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $15.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.08 billion in 2017 to $6.33 billion in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $10.22 billion. Over 8 years the average was $7.20 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.99 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.34 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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