Best Countries to Export Cars from the UK in 2026

The UK is a primary used-car export market because of three structural advantages: a large fleet of high-spec well-maintained vehicles, right-hand-drive supply for RHD markets (East and Southern Africa, Asia, Australasia), and one of the world's deepest auction networks (BCA, Manheim, Aston Barclay).

In 2026 the strongest external demand is from Africa, the Gulf and Oceania.

Used UK cars sell well into the UAE because of weak local depreciation on European brands and a busy re-export trade onward to Iraq, Yemen, the Levant and East Africa. Best sellers: Range Rover, Mercedes G-Class, Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX, Porsche Cayenne. RoRo to Jebel Ali from £695 with 18–22 day transit. See UAE destination guide.

Nigeria has the largest used-vehicle market in West Africa. Demand concentrates on Toyota Camry, Lexus RX, Highlander, Honda Pilot, Acura MDX. Newer cars (2018+) face a 35% duty + 35% levy. Inspection (CRI) required pre-shipment. RoRo to Lagos / Tin Can Island from £750. See Nigeria destination guide.

Ghana is an alternative landing point for West Africa, particularly Tema port. Lower congestion than Lagos and reasonable inland routes to landlocked neighbours. Best sellers: Toyota Corolla, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage. RoRo from £795.

Kenya enforces an 8-year age limit on imported cars, so 2018+ models dominate. RHD market — perfect for UK supply. Best sellers: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, Mercedes C-Class. RoRo to Mombasa from £895 with 28–34 day transit. See destination notes on shipping a car to Kenya.

Australia favours classics, modified, motorsport and high-end vehicles via the SEVs scheme. Standard newer cars need full ADR compliance. Container or shared container is standard — RoRo is rarer. Best sellers: classic British cars, modified JDM-imports-from-UK, performance Land Rovers. Sole 20ft from £2,950.

Cyprus is RHD and EU — a unique combination. UK cars register easily with EU compliance papers. Best sellers: small SUVs (Nissan Qashqai, Volvo XC40), compact saloons, hybrids. Shared container or RoRo to Limassol from £950.

- Check duty and VAT in our import duties guide.
• Confirm RHD/LHD suitability.
• Match your stock to local demand — luxury for UAE, mid-size SUV for Kenya, classic for Australia.
• Sense-check shipping cost against margin using the cost calculator.
• Avoid first-time markets without a verified buyer or clearing agent.

We ship to all of the above weekly. Call or WhatsApp +44 (0)1495 320540, email info@shipcarsroro.co.uk or request a quote.

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