Trade lane
What the United Kingdom buys from France.
The United Kingdom imported USD 31bn of manufactured and processed goods from France in 2024, up 11 per cent on 2022. That is 6 per cent of everything the United Kingdom imported in these lines, and France is its number 4 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where France dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 31bnfrom France in 2024 (USD 28bn in 2022)
6 per centof the United Kingdom's imports in these lines, USD 506bn from every source
1,407product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#4France's rank among the United Kingdom's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the United Kingdom paid France for it at the border, France's share of everything the United Kingdom imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 53 per cent of the lane.
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340
Share of the United Kingdom's imports21 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 744m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,538 a tonne, 71,435 tonnesUSD 1.3bnin 2024 -
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Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421
Share of the United Kingdom's imports39 per cent, 73 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,382 a tonne, 119,091 tonnesUSD 1.1bnin 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of the United Kingdom's imports14 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 714m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,407 a tonne, 77,298 tonnesUSD 959min 2024 -
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of the United Kingdom's imports30 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 666m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.1m a tonne, 386 tonnesUSD 806min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 383m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,815 a tonne, 48,765 tonnesUSD 771min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 91 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 696m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,094 a tonne, 22,457 tonnesUSD 698min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of the United Kingdom's imports48 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 550m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 47,413 a tonne, 14,352 tonnesUSD 680min 2024 -
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Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN)HS 293379
Share of the United Kingdom's imports60 per cent, 27 source countriesChangedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 856m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 672min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191
Share of the United Kingdom's imports16 per cent, 87 source countriesChangeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 524m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 535 tonnesUSD 670min 2024 -
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Wine: sparklingHS 220410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports50 per cent, 60 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 640m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,489 a tonne, 25,252 tonnesUSD 618min 2024 -
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Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 101 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 472m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,903 a tonne, 145,764 tonnesUSD 569min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of the United Kingdom's imports6 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 412m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,948 a tonne, 34,938 tonnesUSD 522min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of the United Kingdom's imports10 per cent, 121 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 326m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 247,492 a tonne, 1,768 tonnesUSD 438min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of the United Kingdom's imports17 per cent, 114 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 302m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,846 a tonne, 15,928 tonnesUSD 380min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250
Share of the United Kingdom's imports31 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 370m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,100 a tonne, 122,076 tonnesUSD 378min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720
Share of the United Kingdom's imports26 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 225m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 364,977 a tonne, 954 tonnesUSD 348min 2024 -
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Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 210m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,659 a tonne, 21,642 tonnesUSD 296min 2024 -
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Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829
Share of the United Kingdom's imports13 per cent, 84 source countriesChangeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 198m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,464 a tonne, 49,093 tonnesUSD 268min 2024 -
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Boilers: watertube boilers with a steam production exceeding 45t per hourHS 840211
Share of the United Kingdom's imports97 per cent, 15 source countriesChangefrom USD 36k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 265min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910
Share of the United Kingdom's imports15 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 234m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,310 a tonne, 111,704 tonnesUSD 258min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 43 source countriesChangeup 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 106m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,568 a tonne, 12,723 tonnesUSD 236min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports14 per cent, 96 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 211m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,341 a tonne, 42,801 tonnesUSD 229min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460
Share of the United Kingdom's imports27 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 192m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,342 a tonne, 12,413 tonnesUSD 228min 2024 -
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Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87HS 840820
Share of the United Kingdom's imports37 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 126m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,593 a tonne, 14,494 tonnesUSD 226min 2024 -
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Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612
Share of the United Kingdom's imports13 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 110m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,400 a tonne, 50,858 tonnesUSD 224min 2024 -
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Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' waresHS 190120
Share of the United Kingdom's imports45 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 103m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,834 a tonne, 55,844 tonnesUSD 214min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423
Share of the United Kingdom's imports20 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 150m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,510 a tonne, 16,242 tonnesUSD 203min 2024 -
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Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110
Share of the United Kingdom's imports62 per cent, 79 source countriesChangeup 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 452 a tonne, 380,102 tonnesUSD 172min 2024 -
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Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720
Share of the United Kingdom's imports35 per cent, 40 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 189m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,103 a tonne, 20,747 tonnesUSD 168min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of the United Kingdom's imports13 per cent, 78 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 169m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,240 a tonne, 38,665 tonnesUSD 164min 2024 -
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Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705HS 870790
Share of the United Kingdom's imports49 per cent, 39 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 191m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,948 a tonne, 8,638 tonnesUSD 164min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221
Share of the United Kingdom's imports26 per cent, 89 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 164m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 161min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the United Kingdom's imports6 per cent, 95 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 201m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,113 a tonne, 14,783 tonnesUSD 150min 2024 -
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Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the textile industry (excluding those with a...HS 380991
Share of the United Kingdom's imports77 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,112 a tonne, 132,286 tonnesUSD 147min 2024 -
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Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than hydantoin and...HS 293329
Share of the United Kingdom's imports71 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 223m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 145min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 165m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 160,426 a tonne, 903 tonnesUSD 145min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 115 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 145m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,785 a tonne, 24,477 tonnesUSD 142min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 112 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 109,330 a tonne, 1,263 tonnesUSD 138min 2024 -
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Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210
Share of the United Kingdom's imports17 per cent, 103 source countriesChangeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 645 a tonne, 203,748 tonnesUSD 131min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of the United Kingdom's imports6 per cent, 111 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 89m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 87,369 a tonne, 1,502 tonnesUSD 131min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 124 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 108m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,214 a tonne, 10,740 tonnesUSD 120min 2024 -
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Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marcHS 220820
Share of the United Kingdom's imports86 per cent, 57 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,786 a tonne, 12,243 tonnesUSD 120min 2024 -
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Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869
Share of the United Kingdom's imports23 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 28,295 a tonne, 4,226 tonnesUSD 120min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422
Share of the United Kingdom's imports22 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 101m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,321 a tonne, 8,602 tonnesUSD 115min 2024 -
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Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199
Share of the United Kingdom's imports49 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 871 a tonne, 131,414 tonnesUSD 114min 2024 -
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Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380892
Share of the United Kingdom's imports42 per cent, 39 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 130m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,589 a tonne, 5,441 tonnesUSD 112min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432
Share of the United Kingdom's imports23 per cent, 36 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 131m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 575,097 a tonne, 195 tonnesUSD 112min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420222
Share of the United Kingdom's imports21 per cent, 96 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 107min 2024 -
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Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893
Share of the United Kingdom's imports38 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 141m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,222 a tonne, 13,814 tonnesUSD 100min 2024 -
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Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)HS 851220
Share of the United Kingdom's imports12 per cent, 70 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 97m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 44,911 a tonne, 2,212 tonnesUSD 99min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no...HS 761290USD 74m in 2024, from USD 9m in 2022. France supplies 21 per cent of the line.
- Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300USD 62m in 2024, up 381 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). France supplies 16 per cent of the line.
- Cocoa: butter, fat and oilHS 180400USD 37m in 2024, up 268 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). France supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852852USD 22m in 2024, up 199 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110USD 64m in 2024, up 195 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). France supplies 26 per cent of the line.
- Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869USD 120m in 2024, up 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022). France supplies 23 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: for packing or wrappingHS 842240USD 24m in 2024, up 144 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). France supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coilsHS 722540USD 17m in 2024, up 130 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kWHS 850152USD 14m in 2024, up 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). France supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332USD 236m in 2024, up 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 106m in 2022). France supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Electric accumulators: nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850730USD 24m in 2024, up 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). France supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Jacks and hoists: (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehiclesHS 842549USD 15m in 2024, up 119 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 30 per cent of the line.
- Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the likeHS 848110USD 28m in 2024, up 118 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). France supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 77m in 2024, up 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022). France supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kWHS 841182USD 19m in 2024, up 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). France supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841350USD 32m in 2024, up 110 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). France supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' waresHS 190120USD 214m in 2024, up 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 103m in 2022). France supplies 45 per cent of the line.
- Wallpaper and similar wall coverings: coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plasticsHS 481420USD 17m in 2024, up 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). France supplies 30 per cent of the line.
- Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612USD 224m in 2024, up 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 110m in 2022). France supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating foodHS 841989USD 13m in 2024, up 102 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). France supplies 5 per cent of the line.
Where France dominates
Lines where France supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where France ships at least 60 per cent of what the United Kingdom imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Boilers: watertube boilers with a steam production exceeding 45t per hourHS 84021197 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 265m; 15 source countries in all.
- Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 22011062 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 172m; 79 source countries in all.
- Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the textile industry (excluding those with a...HS 38099177 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 147m; 40 source countries in all.
- Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than hydantoin and...HS 29332971 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 145m; 32 source countries in all.
- Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marcHS 22082086 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 120m; 57 source countries in all.
- Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc)HS 72259981 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 40m; 22 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motor as motor for propulsion, unassembled as in section...HS 87044191 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 39m; 5 source countries in all.
- Homogenised composite food preparationsHS 21042062 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 37m; 49 source countries in all.
- Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding...HS 44109084 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 35m; 24 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215HS 72159063 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 17m; 36 source countries in all.
- Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62072986 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 17m; 32 source countries in all.
- Zinc: plates, sheets, strip and foilHS 79050062 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 15m; 22 source countries in all.
- Alcohols: polyhydric, mannitolHS 29054396 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 14m; 14 source countries in all.
- Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereofHS 29224279 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 13m; 23 source countries in all.
- Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formsHS 39045081 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 10m; 12 source countries in all.
- Pulp: of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboardHS 47062084 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 10m; 20 source countries in all.
- Antimony oxidesHS 28258061 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 10m; 12 source countries in all.
- Fruit: cherries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spiritHS 20086068 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 10m; 29 source countries in all.
- Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, in containers holding more than 2 litresHS 22059077 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 8m; 13 source countries in all.
- Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, of lead crystalHS 70139176 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 7m; 39 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where France's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the United Kingdom at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340France: USD 1.3bn at USD 17,538 a tonne. China: USD 423m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 13,795 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,342 a tonne.
- Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421France: USD 1.1bn at USD 9,382 a tonne. Italy: USD 508m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 3,266 a tonne, 65 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,826 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421France: USD 959m at USD 12,407 a tonne. China: USD 86m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,184 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,591 a tonne.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112France: USD 806m at USD 2.1m a tonne. Spain: USD 199m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 1.6m a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.7m a tonne.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490France: USD 698m at USD 31,094 a tonne. Austria: USD 93m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 15,934 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 72,972 a tonne.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300France: USD 680m at USD 47,413 a tonne. Spain: USD 245m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 28,676 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 40,180 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191France: USD 670m at USD 1.3m a tonne. Spain: USD 495m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 651,095 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.5m a tonne.
- Wine: sparklingHS 220410France: USD 618m at USD 24,489 a tonne. Italy: USD 531m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 4,316 a tonne, 82 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,718 a tonne.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590France: USD 569m at USD 3,903 a tonne. China: USD 45m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 2,835 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,976 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322France: USD 522m at USD 14,948 a tonne. China: USD 543m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 10,198 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,946 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730France: USD 438m at USD 247,492 a tonne. Austria: USD 88m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 175,782 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 412,316 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499France: USD 380m at USD 23,846 a tonne. China: USD 221m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 9,092 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,297 a tonne.
- Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250France: USD 378m at USD 3,100 a tonne. Spain: USD 180m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 1,479 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,913 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720France: USD 348m at USD 364,977 a tonne. Canada: USD 75m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 203,481 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 271,303 a tonne.
- Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121France: USD 296m at USD 13,659 a tonne. Ireland: USD 10m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,517 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,422 a tonne.
- Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829France: USD 268m at USD 5,464 a tonne. Belgium: USD 49m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 3,410 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,373 a tonne.
- Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910France: USD 258m at USD 2,310 a tonne. Ireland: USD 174m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 1,415 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,775 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332France: USD 236m at USD 18,568 a tonne. Turkey: USD 195m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 14,248 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,512 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460France: USD 228m at USD 18,342 a tonne. China: USD 39m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 13,174 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,891 a tonne.
- Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87HS 840820France: USD 226m at USD 15,593 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 111m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 12,468 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,756 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the United Kingdom buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the United Kingdom with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is France's part of everything the United Kingdom imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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