UK automotive imports in 2023, by trade partner

Published by
Mathilde Carlier,
Dec 9, 2024

In 2023, some 71.5 percent of cars imported into the United Kingdom originated in the European Union (EU). In contrast, under 10 percent of the UK's automotive imports were from China, which was the country's second trading partner. 

Breakdown of UK automotive imports in 2023, by trade partner

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Release date

2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2023

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based on new car registrations.

Supplementary notes

The figures are based on volume.
Automotive trade includes both passenger and commercial vehicles.
The figures do not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.

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