Vehicle axles and differentials imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.15 billion of vehicle axles and differentials in 2024 (133.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% less than in 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 | $1.15B | 133.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.38B | 166.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.03B | 129.0K t |
| 2021 | $804.4M | 92.4K t |
| 2020 | $502.3M | 55.2K t |
| 2019 | $695.2M | 80.7K t |
| 2018 | $793.4M | 106.7K t |
| 2017 | $819.4M | 91.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle axles and differentials from
The largest suppliers were Italy (21%), Belgium (15%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $237.9M | 21% |
| Belgium | $176.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $141.1M | 12% |
| Poland | $118.2M | 10% |
| France | $91.7M | 8% |
| Japan | $75.5M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $47.9M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $37.8M | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $36.1M | 3.1% |
| India | $30.0M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, close to the world average of $7.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle axles and differentials exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported vehicle axles and differentials worth $360.1 million (37.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (22%), Slovakia (13%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $80.6M | 22% |
| Slovakia | $45.7M | 13% |
| France | $41.3M | 12% |
| Poland | $38.9M | 11% |
| United States | $31.3M | 8.7% |
| Czech Republic | $16.5M | 4.6% |
| Hungary | $13.0M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $10.4M | 2.9% |
| China | $9.9M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $8.2M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle axles and differentials imports (HS 8708.50): 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 8708.50: Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle axles and differentials imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle axles and differentials worth $1.15 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 217 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle axles and differentials to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($237.9 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle axles and differentials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $7.57 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 axles and differentials to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $819.4 million in 2017 to $1.15 billion in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $1.38 billion. Over 8 years the average was $897.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle axles and differentials?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $360.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Slovakia and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $791.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle axles and differentials?
The HS code for vehicle axles and differentials is subheading 8708.50. 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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