Petrol cars >3000cc exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $7.42 billion of petrol cars >3000cc in 2024 (163.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 162 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.49 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.42B | 163.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.49B | 233.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.05B | 202.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.48B | 181.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.49B | 168.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.20B | 241.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.60B | 170.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.83B | 136.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports petrol cars >3000cc to
The largest buyer markets were United States (37%), China (13%), Germany (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.73B | 37% |
| China | $966.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $570.3M | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $441.7M | 6% |
| Japan | $406.0M | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $177.7M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $160.4M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141.9M | 1.9% |
| France | $138.8M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $128.3M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.29 per kg, 30% above the world average of $34.82. 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 >3000cc imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of petrol cars >3000cc by the United Kingdom reached $1.27 billion in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Italy (35%), Germany (31%), Slovakia (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $447.8M | 35% |
| Germany | $396.5M | 31% |
| Slovakia | $153.8M | 12% |
| United States | $131.4M | 10% |
| Austria | $42.5M | 3.4% |
| France | $27.5M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $13.3M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $13.3M | 1% |
| Belgium | $3.6M | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom petrol cars >3000cc exports (HS 8703.24): 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 8703.24: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars >3000cc exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported petrol cars >3000cc worth $7.42 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 162 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy petrol cars >3000cc from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($2.73 billion), followed by China (13%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 136 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of petrol cars >3000cc per kg?
The average declared export value was about $45.29 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $34.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of petrol cars >3000cc from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.83 billion in 2017 to $7.42 billion in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $10.49 billion. Over 8 years the average was $8.32 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import petrol cars >3000cc?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.27 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and Slovakia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.15 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars >3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars >3000cc is subheading 8703.24. 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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