Import/export HS code 840710: Aircraft engines
Engines designed specifically for airplanes and other aircraft
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,255,014 |
| Belgium | 11,116,548 |
| United States | 7,383,734 |
| Luxembourg | 4,604,052 |
| Italy | 3,258,547 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,061,922 | 20,193,092 | +18,131,170 |
| Belgium | 11,038,681 | 77,867 | -10,960,814 |
| United States | 2,602,422 | 4,781,312 | +2,178,890 |
| Luxembourg | 4,604,052 | 0 | -4,604,052 |
| Italy | 608,938 | 2,649,609 | +2,040,671 |
| Canada | 2,424,118 | 164,785 | -2,259,333 |
| Ireland | 1,752,729 | 283,255 | -1,469,474 |
| Sweden | 4,271 | 1,188,380 | +1,184,109 |
| Netherlands | 771,374 | 120,734 | -650,640 |
| Austria | 517,006 | 194,860 | -322,146 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 26,911,761 |
| United Kingdom | 21,644,233 |
| China | 4,749,203 |
| Italy | 1,276,368 |
| Austria | 1,229,878 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 17,891,391 | 9,020,370 | -8,871,021 |
| United Kingdom | 1,226,887 | 20,417,346 | +19,190,459 |
| China | 4,732,426 | 16,777 | -4,715,649 |
| Italy | 561,525 | 714,843 | +153,318 |
| Austria | 1,030,460 | 199,418 | -831,042 |
| Canada | 894,839 | 164,785 | -730,054 |
| Netherlands | 741,199 | 55,958 | -685,241 |
| Portugal | 208,184 | 405,837 | +197,653 |
| Germany | 161,791 | 441,270 | +279,479 |
| Luxembourg | 516,968 | 0 | -516,968 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 39,437,350 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,249,267 |
| Road transport | 1,581,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,015,706 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,959,418 | 27,477,932 | +15,518,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,660,197 | 4,589,070 | -10,071,127 |
| Road transport | 1,581,143 | 0 | -1,581,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,907 | 493,799 | -28,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,558,623 |
| Harwich | 10,990,964 |
| Dover | 3,589,715 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 2,778,302 |
| Portsmouth | 1,943,497 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,431,574 | 23,127,049 | +13,695,475 |
| Harwich | 10,990,964 | 0 | -10,990,964 |
| Dover | 1,746,618 | 1,843,097 | +96,479 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 0 | 2,778,302 | +2,778,302 |
| Portsmouth | 25,410 | 1,918,087 | +1,892,677 |
| ZLC | 1,581,143 | 0 | -1,581,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 937,558 | 475,937 | -461,621 |
| London Stansted Airport | 733,805 | 663,509 | -70,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,048,044 | 157,846 | -890,198 |
| Felixstowe | 571,113 | 162,498 | -408,615 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Air transport | 6 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 24,426,376 |
| Belgium | 12,550,258 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,416,855 |
| Germany | 3,770,137 |
| France | 3,318,045 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,810,904 | 17,615,472 | +10,804,568 |
| Belgium | 10,324,418 | 2,225,840 | -8,098,578 |
| United Arab Emirates | 221,565 | 7,195,290 | +6,973,725 |
| Germany | 3,537,868 | 232,269 | -3,305,599 |
| France | 2,720,155 | 597,890 | -2,122,265 |
| South Korea | 109,004 | 1,266,743 | +1,157,739 |
| Portugal | 727,155 | 622,642 | -104,513 |
| Canada | 932,732 | 168,283 | -764,449 |
| Qatar | 682,668 | 0 | -682,668 |
| Philippines | 479,584 | 174,555 | -305,029 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 34,504,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,259,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,471,034 |
| Road transport | 40,705 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 12,498,615 | 22,006,277 | +9,507,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,410,948 | 10,848,295 | -7,562,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 784,919 | 686,115 | -98,804 |
| Road transport | 40,705 | 0 | -40,705 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,724,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,601,479 |
| Harwich | 10,741,507 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,557,426 |
| ZLC | 921,513 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,689,988 | 20,034,634 | +9,344,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,440,240 | 10,161,239 | +2,720,999 |
| Harwich | 10,741,507 | 0 | -10,741,507 |
| London Stansted Airport | 758,635 | 798,791 | +40,156 |
| ZLC | 381,844 | 539,669 | +157,825 |
| East Midlands Airport | 309,706 | 390,788 | +81,082 |
| Southampton | 106,455 | 354,257 | +247,802 |
| Dover | 14,918 | 433,162 | +418,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,750 | 273,358 | +117,608 |
| Immingham Docks | 225,269 | 188,457 | -36,812 |
Quick facts
HS code: 840710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engines designed specifically for airplanes and other aircraft