Vehicle engines 50cc or less exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of vehicle engines 50cc or less by the United Kingdom reached $2.1 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 75 countries for exports of this product. That is 88% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 65 t |
| 2021 | $377K | 98 t |
| 2020 | $439K | 80 t |
| 2019 | $642K | 92 t |
| 2018 | $564K | 44 t |
| 2017 | $342K | 28 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports vehicle engines 50cc or less to
The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (39%), Ireland (13%), Nigeria (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $834K | 39% |
| Ireland | $281K | 13% |
| Nigeria | $137K | 6.4% |
| China | $117K | 5.5% |
| France | $108K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $105K | 5% |
| Poland | $102K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $60K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $60K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.84 per kg, 180% above the world average of $6.37. 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.
Vehicle engines 50cc or less imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vehicle engines 50cc or less worth $293 thousand (15 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (46%), Poland (19%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $135K | 46% |
| Poland | $55K | 19% |
| United States | $38K | 13% |
| Germany | $27K | 9.2% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 6.3% |
| Australia | $6K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $5K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle engines 50cc or less exports (HS 8407.31): 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 8407.31: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle engines 50cc or less exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported vehicle engines 50cc or less worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 75 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries buy vehicle engines 50cc or less from the United Kingdom?
Lebanon was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($834 thousand), followed by Ireland (13%) and Nigeria (6%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average export price of vehicle engines 50cc or less per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.84 per kg in 2024, 180% above the world average of $6.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of vehicle engines 50cc or less from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $342 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 522%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $850 thousand a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import vehicle engines 50cc or less?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $293 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Poland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle engines 50cc or less?
The HS code for vehicle engines 50cc or less is subheading 8407.31. 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 8407 page.
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