Tire molding and retreading machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.4 million of tire molding and retreading machines in 2024 (119 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $4.4M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 78 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 101 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 263 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 209 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tire molding and retreading machines from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Italy (28%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 36% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 28% |
| Germany | $738K | 17% |
| South Korea | $336K | 7.6% |
| Romania | $205K | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | $147K | 3.3% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $45K | 1% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $26K | 0.6% |
| United States | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.04 per kg, 155% above the world average of $14.50. 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.
Tire molding and retreading machines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported tire molding and retreading machines worth $1.8 million (100 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (39%), United States (8%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $713K | 39% |
| United States | $152K | 8.3% |
| China | $126K | 6.9% |
| India | $82K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $82K | 4.5% |
| Guinea | $57K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $55K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $50K | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $47K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $46K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tire molding and retreading machines imports (HS 8477.51): 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 8477.51: Machinery: for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of tire molding and retreading machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tire molding and retreading machines worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply tire molding and retreading machines to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average import price of tire molding and retreading machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.04 per kg in 2024, 155% above the world average of $14.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tire molding and retreading machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export tire molding and retreading machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tire molding and retreading machines?
The HS code for tire molding and retreading machines is subheading 8477.51. 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 8477 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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