JDM marketplace data · United Kingdom

United Kingdom JDM market trends

Real JDM marketplace data from United Kingdom seller-country listings — what's in demand, median pricing, and how prices compare against other markets. Planning a purchase? Read the import rules for United Kingdom or estimate your landed cost. Last updated July 12, 2026.

Importing JDM cars to United Kingdom

Eligibility
IVA or MSVA testing required for non-UK-spec cars
Restrictions
RHD-native (RHD imports straightforward)
Common port
Southampton; Felixstowe
Typical landed cost adder
~GBP 2,000-GBP 8,000 (shipping + IVA + DVLA registration)

Sources: IVA/MSVA Testing

What's in demand in United Kingdom · top 20 JDM models

Active United Kingdom seller-country listings ranked by count. Prices are median asking prices (USD), not transacted figures. Click a row for current listings.

Top 20 JDM makes and models by active listing count in United Kingdom
Make / ModelGenerationListingsMedian askPrice range
Subaru Impreza20$36,186.5$13,400 – $147,399
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution5$33,509$14,740 – $90,484
Nissan Skyline5$26,721$12,059 – $64,342
Toyota Supra5$46,915$9,378 – $60,320
Subaru Impreza4$37,523.5$21,443 – $46,908
Mitsubishi Lancer3$40,212$38,871 – $40,212
Honda Accord2$40,212$40,212 – $40,212
Subaru Legacy2$21,175$11,523 – $30,827
Toyota Alphard2$18,298$18,097 – $18,499
Honda Today1$60,320$60,320 – $60,320
Mitsubishi Delica1$10,680$10,680 – $10,680
Mitsubishi Delica1$13,350$13,350 – $13,350
Nissan Cube1$8,031$8,031 – $8,031
Nissan Fairlady Z1$20,103$20,103 – $20,103
Nissan Serena1$10,719$10,719 – $10,719
Nissan Skyline1$33,509$33,509 – $33,509
Subaru Forester1$18,762$18,762 – $18,762
Subaru Legacy1$40,212$40,212 – $40,212
Toyota Estima1$18,097$18,097 – $18,097
Toyota MR21$12,059$12,059 – $12,059

Buyer insights for United Kingdom

United Kingdom JDM prices vs other markets

How median asking prices in United Kingdom compare against other seller markets, chassis by chassis, including Japan (the export/origin market). A positive gap means United Kingdom lists higher; negative means it lists lower. Minimum 10 listings per side.

Biggest price differences

Top 3 largest price differences vs other markets
Make / ModelCompared marketUnited Kingdom medianCompare medianGap
Subaru ImprezaAustralia$36,186.5$11,810+206.4%
Subaru ImprezaJapan$36,186.5$14,221+154.5%
Subaru ImprezaUnited States$36,186.5$21,999+64.5%

Smallest price differences

Top 3 smallest price differences vs other markets
Make / ModelCompared marketUnited Kingdom medianCompare medianGap
Subaru ImprezaUnited States$36,186.5$21,999+64.5%
Subaru ImprezaJapan$36,186.5$14,221+154.5%
Subaru ImprezaAustralia$36,186.5$11,810+206.4%

United Kingdom dataset

Download the United Kingdom top-models data as JSON — median asking prices and listing counts per chassis, refreshed daily.

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Methodology and caveats

Source: the JDMBUYSELL marketplace. Aggregates refresh daily.

FAQ

Importing JDM cars to United Kingdom — FAQ

How do I import a JDM car to United Kingdom?
IVA or MSVA testing required for non-UK-spec cars. RHD-native (RHD imports straightforward). Vehicles commonly arrive via Southampton; Felixstowe. See the full guide for the step-by-step process, paperwork, and compliance requirements.
Importing a JDM car to the UK — full guide
How much does it cost to import a JDM car to United Kingdom?
On top of the seller's asking price, expect a typical landed-cost adder of ~GBP 2,000-GBP 8,000 (shipping + IVA + DVLA registration) for shipping, duties, compliance, and registration. Use the calculator for an itemized estimate.
Estimate import costs
Which JDM cars are most in demand in United Kingdom right now?
Based on active United Kingdom seller-country listings, the most-listed chassis right now is the Subaru Impreza. The full top-20 table above ranks models by active listing count, with median asking prices.
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Are JDM cars a good value in United Kingdom?
Asking prices vary by market. The price-gap tables above compare United Kingdom median asking prices against other seller countries, chassis by chassis, so you can see where United Kingdom lists higher or lower before you buy. Note these are asking prices, not transacted prices.