Vehicle air conditioners imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle air conditioners by the United Kingdom reached $61.4 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $87.1 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 | $61.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $71.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $72.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $58.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $70.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $87.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $79.0M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle air conditioners from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), Spain (20%), Czech Republic (20%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.3M | 20% |
| Spain | $12.2M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $12.1M | 20% |
| China | $9.9M | 16% |
| France | $5.7M | 9.3% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 5.5% |
| United States | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2% |
| Israel | $415K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $310K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.67 per kg, 40% below the world average of $19.49, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle air conditioners exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported vehicle air conditioners worth $24.3 million (714 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (26%), Slovakia (12%), Switzerland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.3M | 26% |
| Slovakia | $2.8M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| United States | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $951K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle air conditioners imports (HS 8415.20): 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 8415.20: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind used for persons, in motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle air conditioners imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle air conditioners worth $61.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle air conditioners to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Spain (20%) and the Czech Republic (20%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.67 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $19.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle air conditioners to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.0 million in 2017 to $61.4 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $87.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle air conditioners?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $24.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Slovakia and Switzerland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle air conditioners?
The HS code for vehicle air conditioners is subheading 8415.20. 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 8415 page.
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