Vehicle wiring sets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.49 billion of vehicle wiring sets in 2024 (55.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 8% on 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 | $1.49B | 55.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.38B | 50.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.19B | 45.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.29B | 46.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.19B | 48.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 63.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.67B | 72.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.63B | 77.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vehicle wiring sets from
Most of the value came from Morocco (39%), Turkey (7%), Romania (6%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $579.9M | 39% |
| Turkey | $99.5M | 6.7% |
| Romania | $87.4M | 5.9% |
| United States | $81.7M | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $76.2M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $62.3M | 4.2% |
| India | $61.9M | 4.2% |
| China | $52.0M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $48.3M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $44.6M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.67 per kg, close to the world average of $26.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle wiring sets exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $193.2 million of vehicle wiring sets in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (25%), Germany (12%), France (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.1M | 25% |
| Germany | $23.5M | 12% |
| France | $10.5M | 5.4% |
| India | $10.3M | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $8.9M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.2M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.2M | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $6.9M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $6.8M | 3.5% |
| Guam | $6.1M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vehicle wiring sets imports (HS 8544.30): 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 8544.30: Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wiring sets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vehicle wiring sets worth $1.49 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wiring sets to the United Kingdom?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($579.9 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Romania (6%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wiring sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $26.32 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 wiring sets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.63 billion in 2017 to $1.49 billion in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $1.67 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.42 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vehicle wiring sets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $193.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.29 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wiring sets?
The HS code for vehicle wiring sets is subheading 8544.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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