Truck tires imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported truck tires worth $603.0 million (143.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 6% 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 | $603.0M | 143.0K t |
| 2023 | $567.8M | 133.1K t |
| 2022 | $547.3M | 138.8K t |
| 2021 | $546.4M | 143.5K t |
| 2020 | $388.9M | 107.0K t |
| 2019 | $428.0M | 122.4K t |
| 2018 | $448.0M | 121.6K t |
| 2017 | $421.0M | 125.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports truck tires from
The largest suppliers were Spain (10%), Thailand (9%), Slovakia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 28%. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $61.8M | 10% |
| Thailand | $55.6M | 9.2% |
| Slovakia | $53.0M | 8.8% |
| China | $51.0M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $46.0M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $42.2M | 7% |
| Germany | $30.0M | 5% |
| Luxembourg | $28.7M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $26.9M | 4.5% |
| France | $26.2M | 4.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.43. 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.
Truck tires exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of truck tires by the United Kingdom reached $64.8 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (25%), Germany (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $16.0M | 25% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 13% |
| United States | $7.3M | 11% |
| Canada | $6.1M | 9.4% |
| Slovakia | $4.4M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 6.3% |
| Angola | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| China | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported truck tires worth $603.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 10% of the value ($61.8 million), followed by Thailand (9%) and Slovakia (9%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of truck tires to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $421.0 million in 2017 to $603.0 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $493.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export truck tires?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $64.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $538.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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