Vehicle diesel engines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $2.00 billion of vehicle diesel engines in 2024 (114.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 152 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.00B | 114.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.98B | 119.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.82B | 118.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.75B | 112.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.76B | 109.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.11B | 143.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.27B | 151.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.16B | 142.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports vehicle diesel engines to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (49%), Thailand (13%), Slovakia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $980.1M | 49% |
| Thailand | $261.2M | 13% |
| Slovakia | $184.0M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $116.5M | 5.8% |
| Romania | $104.3M | 5.2% |
| Argentina | $54.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $43.3M | 2.2% |
| France | $29.4M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $21.4M | 1.1% |
| United States | $21.4M | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.51 per kg, close to the world average of $15.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle diesel engines imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of vehicle diesel engines by the United Kingdom reached $611.7 million in 2024 (38.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from France (37%), Netherlands (18%), United States (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $225.2M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $111.4M | 18% |
| United States | $102.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $77.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $55.5M | 9.1% |
| Sweden | $12.2M | 2% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $3.6M | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $2.0M | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle diesel engines exports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported vehicle diesel engines worth $2.00 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 152 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy vehicle diesel engines from the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($980.1 million), followed by Thailand (13%) and Slovakia (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 124 buyer countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average export price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.51 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $15.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of vehicle diesel engines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.16 billion in 2017 to $2.00 billion in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $2.27 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.98 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import vehicle diesel engines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $611.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.39 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. 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 8408 page.
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