Vehicle airbags imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle airbags by the United Kingdom reached $186.4 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $276.6 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 | $186.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $171.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $163.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $128.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $140.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $210.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $276.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $276.3M | 11.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle airbags from
Most of the value came from Hungary (25%), Germany (15%), Czech Republic (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $46.2M | 25% |
| Germany | $27.7M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $26.3M | 14% |
| Portugal | $21.6M | 12% |
| Poland | $19.8M | 11% |
| France | $18.1M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $12.8M | 6.9% |
| Serbia | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| China | $3.0M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.71 per kg, close to the world average of $19.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle airbags exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported vehicle airbags worth $96.1 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Romania accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $74.7M | 78% |
| France | $8.2M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Saint Helena | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| United States | $854K | 0.9% |
| China | $676K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $640K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle airbags imports (HS 8708.95): 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 8708.95: Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle airbags imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle airbags worth $186.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle airbags to the United Kingdom?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($46.2 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the Czech Republic (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle airbags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.71 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $19.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle airbags to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $276.3 million in 2017 to $186.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $276.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $194.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle airbags?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $96.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $90.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle airbags?
The HS code for vehicle airbags is subheading 8708.95. 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 8708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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