Tires (other types) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tires (other types) by the United Kingdom reached $48.2 million in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 211 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 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 | $48.2M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $45.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $43.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $43.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $58.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2017 | $48.3M | 14.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tires (other types) from
The largest suppliers were Sri Lanka (33%), India (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $16.0M | 33% |
| India | $8.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $5.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $3.5M | 7.2% |
| China | $2.2M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| France | $600K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $423K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, close to the world average of $3.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tires (other types) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million of tires (other types) in 2024 (482 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (25%), United States (12%), Serbia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $496K | 25% |
| United States | $242K | 12% |
| Serbia | $192K | 9.8% |
| Spain | $142K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $131K | 6.7% |
| France | $78K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 3.6% |
| Poland | $60K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $54K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $52K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tires (other types) imports (HS 4012.90): 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 4012.90: Rubber: tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012.
Common questions
What is the value of tires (other types) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tires (other types) worth $48.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 211 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply tires (other types) to the United Kingdom?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by India (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of tires (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tires (other types) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.3 million in 2017 to $48.2 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2018 at $58.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export tires (other types)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Serbia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $46.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tires (other types)?
The HS code for tires (other types) is subheading 4012.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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