Spark plugs imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spark plugs by the United Kingdom reached $132.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 220 countries for imports of this product. That is 3% more than in 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 | $132.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $128.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $116.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $102.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $93.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $97.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $97.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $91.4M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports spark plugs from
The largest suppliers were Japan (39%), Germany (24%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $51.3M | 39% |
| Germany | $32.3M | 25% |
| United States | $20.5M | 16% |
| Thailand | $10.9M | 8.2% |
| France | $5.0M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $2.6M | 2% |
| China | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 1% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $698K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.82 per kg, 104% above the world average of $43.58. 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.
Spark plugs exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $28.2 million of spark plugs in 2024 (253 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (37%), Germany (10%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.4M | 37% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 6.2% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $939K | 3.3% |
| China | $933K | 3.3% |
| France | $756K | 2.7% |
| Ethiopia | $599K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported spark plugs worth $132.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 220 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($51.3 million), followed by Germany (24%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $88.82 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $43.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spark plugs to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.4 million in 2017 to $132.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $107.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export spark plugs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $28.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $103.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
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