Vehicle engines over 1 litre imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $576.6 million of vehicle engines over 1 litre in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $906.8 million.
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 | $576.6M | 21.9K t |
| 2023 | $906.8M | 32.8K t |
| 2022 | $705.5M | 28.3K t |
| 2021 | $449.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $342.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $410.8M | 26.6K t |
| 2018 | $355.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $457.4M | 20.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle engines over 1 litre from
Most of the value came from Germany (39%), Japan (37%), China (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $225.5M | 39% |
| Japan | $213.9M | 37% |
| China | $62.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $33.8M | 5.9% |
| France | $12.1M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 0.8% |
| United States | $4.5M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $3.5M | 0.6% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.33 per kg, 51% above the world average of $17.41. 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 over 1 litre exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported vehicle engines over 1 litre worth $1.61 billion (102.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 135 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (31%), Germany (24%), Slovakia (23%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $492.9M | 31% |
| Germany | $393.0M | 25% |
| Slovakia | $373.6M | 23% |
| Turkey | $187.6M | 12% |
| Brazil | $25.9M | 1.6% |
| France | $18.7M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $12.9M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $12.0M | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $8.6M | 0.5% |
| Austria | $8.3M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle engines over 1 litre imports (HS 8407.34): 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 8407.34: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle engines over 1 litre imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle engines over 1 litre worth $576.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle engines over 1 litre to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($225.5 million), followed by Japan (37%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle engines over 1 litre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.33 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $17.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle engines over 1 litre to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $457.4 million in 2017 to $576.6 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $906.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $525.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle engines over 1 litre?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.61 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Slovakia. That compares with imports of $576.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre?
The HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre is subheading 8407.34. 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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