Track-laying tractors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported track-laying tractors worth $35.4 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $35.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 887 t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports track-laying tractors from
United States alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $27.7M | 78% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $509K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $347K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $218K | 0.6% |
| China | $95K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $87K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.75 per kg, close to the world average of $14.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Track-laying tractors exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported track-laying tractors worth $13.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), Netherlands (19%), Hungary (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.3M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 19% |
| Hungary | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 7.6% |
| Ireland | $711K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $493K | 3.6% |
| France | $489K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $424K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $386K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom track-laying tractors imports (HS 8701.30): 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 8701.30: Tractors: track-laying.
Common questions
What is the value of track-laying tractors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported track-laying tractors worth $35.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply track-laying tractors to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of track-laying tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.75 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $14.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of track-laying tractors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $35.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export track-laying tractors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Hungary. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for track-laying tractors?
The HS code for track-laying tractors is subheading 8701.30. 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 8701 page.
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