Vehicle steering components imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle steering components by the United Kingdom reached $609.6 million in 2024 (30.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $869.0 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 | $609.6M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $594.8M | 32.7K t |
| 2022 | $491.9M | 26.2K t |
| 2021 | $535.2M | 25.8K t |
| 2020 | $494.3M | 27.7K t |
| 2019 | $721.3M | 45.8K t |
| 2018 | $869.0M | 50.9K t |
| 2017 | $858.5M | 54.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle steering components from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), Hungary (14%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $122.2M | 20% |
| Hungary | $86.8M | 14% |
| France | $85.7M | 14% |
| Japan | $62.2M | 10% |
| Poland | $47.0M | 7.7% |
| Romania | $45.1M | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $32.3M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $25.1M | 4.1% |
| China | $19.6M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $15.2M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.22 per kg, 31% above the world average of $15.39. 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 steering components exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $97.0 million of vehicle steering components in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Poland (23%), Germany (17%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $22.7M | 23% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 17% |
| United States | $10.8M | 11% |
| France | $5.9M | 6.1% |
| Slovakia | $5.2M | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $4.4M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 4% |
| China | $3.3M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle steering components imports (HS 8708.94): 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 8708.94: Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle steering components imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle steering components worth $609.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle steering components to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($122.2 million), followed by Hungary (14%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle steering components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.22 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $15.39 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 steering components to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $858.5 million in 2017 to $609.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $869.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $646.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle steering components?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $97.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $512.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle steering components?
The HS code for vehicle steering components is subheading 8708.94. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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