Vehicle rear-view mirrors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vehicle rear-view mirrors worth $141.3 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 48% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $181.9 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 | $141.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $95.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $85.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $153.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $143.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $169.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $174.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $181.9M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle rear-view mirrors from
The largest suppliers were United States (50%), Germany (15%), Slovakia (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70.3M | 50% |
| Germany | $21.4M | 15% |
| Slovakia | $12.1M | 8.6% |
| China | $9.4M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $4.2M | 3% |
| France | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 1% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.38 per kg, 30% above the world average of $26.46. 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 rear-view mirrors exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of vehicle rear-view mirrors by the United Kingdom reached $73.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Belgium (49%), China (12%), Sweden (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $35.7M | 49% |
| China | $9.1M | 12% |
| Sweden | $7.0M | 9.6% |
| France | $3.1M | 4.2% |
| United States | $3.1M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| India | $1000K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $937K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle rear-view mirrors imports (HS 7009.10): 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 7009.10: Glass: rear-view mirrors for vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle rear-view mirrors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle rear-view mirrors worth $141.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle rear-view mirrors to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($70.3 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Slovakia (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle rear-view mirrors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.38 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $26.46 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 rear-view mirrors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $181.9 million in 2017 to $141.3 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $181.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $143.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle rear-view mirrors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $73.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, China and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $67.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle rear-view mirrors?
The HS code for vehicle rear-view mirrors is subheading 7009.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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