Vehicle hardware imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vehicle hardware worth $255.6 million (31.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 214 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. 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 | $255.6M | 31.7K t |
| 2023 | $270.2M | 39.8K t |
| 2022 | $208.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2021 | $248.0M | 24.7K t |
| 2020 | $190.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $233.6M | 22.9K t |
| 2018 | $266.9M | 28.8K t |
| 2017 | $302.1M | 31.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle hardware from
The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), China (15%), Turkey (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $66.3M | 26% |
| China | $37.1M | 15% |
| Turkey | $34.5M | 14% |
| Slovakia | $20.6M | 8.1% |
| Czech Republic | $15.9M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $12.2M | 4.8% |
| France | $7.7M | 3% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| Romania | $6.1M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.07 per kg, close to the world average of $8.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle hardware exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of vehicle hardware by the United Kingdom reached $59.8 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (29%), Germany (9%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.1M | 29% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 8.9% |
| China | $4.1M | 6.9% |
| Austria | $3.0M | 5% |
| France | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 4% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle hardware imports (HS 8302.30): 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 8302.30: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle hardware imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle hardware worth $255.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle hardware to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($66.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle hardware to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $302.1 million in 2017 to $255.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $302.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $247.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle hardware?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $59.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $195.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle hardware?
The HS code for vehicle hardware is subheading 8302.30. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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