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UK Parts Export Market Outlook

30 April 2026 4 min read

What changing UK vehicle parc and freight rates mean for African buyers this year.

The UK's ageing vehicle parc continues to release strong volumes of quality used spares, keeping prices competitive versus new OEM stock.

Freight rates have stabilised after two volatile years, which is allowing us to hold quoted shipping prices for longer validity windows.

Demand from Southern African fleet operators has grown fastest in filtration, braking and suspension categories.

We expect continued growth in solar and agricultural equipment shipments through the second half of the year.

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