United Kingdom: Motor Vehicle Engine Market 2025

Motor Vehicle Engine Market Size in the UK

The UK motor vehicle engine market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +74.3% against 2016 indices. Motor vehicle engine consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Motor Vehicle Engine Production in the UK

In value terms, motor vehicle engine production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Motor Vehicle Engine Exports

Exports from the UK

For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition), which decreased by -16.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, motor vehicle engine exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for motor vehicle engine exports from the UK, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, motor vehicle engine exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +59.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+184.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+51.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition) exports from the UK, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +44.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+170.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+45.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average motor vehicle engine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Motor Vehicle Engine Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition) were imported into the UK; surging by 1.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 100%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, motor vehicle engine imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 83%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of motor vehicle engine imports to the UK, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +369.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition) to the UK, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+47.7% per year) and Poland (+377.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motor vehicle engine import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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