Vehicle brakes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.33 billion of vehicle brakes in 2024 (252.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $1.33B | 252.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.30B | 244.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.27B | 255.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.25B | 241.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.02B | 208.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.35B | 275.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.48B | 299.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.38B | 289.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle brakes from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Germany (21%), Italy (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $285.4M | 22% |
| Germany | $279.0M | 21% |
| Italy | $141.5M | 11% |
| Poland | $139.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $86.3M | 6.5% |
| France | $79.7M | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $64.0M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $40.4M | 3% |
| India | $34.8M | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $33.6M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, close to the world average of $6.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle brakes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $710.7 million of vehicle brakes in 2024 (88.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Germany (22%), Sweden (12%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $153.4M | 22% |
| Sweden | $86.2M | 12% |
| France | $82.6M | 12% |
| United States | $67.9M | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $31.1M | 4.4% |
| Slovakia | $29.2M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $23.9M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $23.8M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $22.7M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $18.8M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle brakes worth $1.33 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 252.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 222 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($285.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $6.21 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 brakes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.38 billion in 2017 to $1.33 billion in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $1.48 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.30 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle brakes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $710.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Sweden and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $618.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. 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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