United Kingdom: Silencer Market 2025

Silencer Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK silencer market decreased by -11.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -46.8% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silencer Production in the UK

In value terms, silencer production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Silencer production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Silencer Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, the amount of silencers and exhaust pipes exported from the UK expanded rapidly to X tons, surging by 14% on 2020 figures. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silencer exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of silencer exports from the UK, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Spain, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Slovakia, the United States, China, Sweden and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Slovakia (with a CAGR of +102.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for silencer exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Switzerland, the United States, Italy, Slovakia, Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands, China, Belgium and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +102.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average silencer export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Spain (+27.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silencer Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, supplies from abroad of silencers and exhaust pipes decreased by -26.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -35.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silencer imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest silencer supplier to the UK, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, silencer imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.6% per year) and Poland (+14.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silencer to the UK, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.1% per year) and Italy (+7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average silencer import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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