🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of vehicle bodies: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vehicle bodies worth $716.4 million (35.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of vehicle bodies by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $716.4M | 35.2K t |
| 2023 | $711.7M | 34.4K t |
| 2022 | $654.2M | 30.8K t |
| 2021 | $755.4M | 30.5K t |
| 2020 | $610.3M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $753.3M | 67.3K t |
| 2018 | $523.5M | 33.6K t |
| 2017 | $523.5M | 28.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle bodies from
Most of the value came from Germany (47%), France (23%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $335.7M | 47% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $168.1M | 24% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $101.1M | 14% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $41.9M | 5.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $15.8M | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $13.7M | 1.9% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $10.8M | 1.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.8M | 0.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.6M | 0.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.9M | 0.5% |
Types of vehicle bodies under HS 8707
| 8707.10 | Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703 | 54% |
| 8707.90 | Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705 | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price of vehicle bodies
The average declared value was about $20.36 per kg, 126% above the world average of $9.00. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports vehicle bodies
Exports of vehicle bodies by the United Kingdom reached $109.9 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (21%), India (12%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+923% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $22.8M | 21% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $13.2M | 12% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $8.6M | 7.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $7.3M | 6.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.7M | 6.1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $6.2M | 5.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $5.4M | 4.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $4.9M | 4.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $3.4M | 3.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.4M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Vehicle bodies trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle bodies worth $716.4 million in 2024 (35.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import vehicle bodies from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (47%), France (23%), Belgium (14%).
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $20.36 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.00 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export vehicle bodies?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported vehicle bodies worth $109.9 million in 2024, mainly to United States, India, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
Vehicle bodies falls under HS heading 8707 (Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading vehicle bodies with the United Kingdom?
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