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 | 22,229,965 |
| Belgium | 11,116,548 |
| United States | 9,460,023 |
| Luxembourg | 4,604,052 |
| Italy | 3,428,808 |
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 | 1,949,638 | 20,280,327 | +18,330,689 |
| Belgium | 11,038,681 | 77,867 | -10,960,814 |
| United States | 2,692,488 | 6,767,535 | +4,075,047 |
| Luxembourg | 4,604,052 | 0 | -4,604,052 |
| Italy | 618,250 | 2,810,558 | +2,192,308 |
| Canada | 2,355,754 | 164,785 | -2,190,969 |
| Ireland | 1,752,729 | 320,605 | -1,432,124 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,188,380 | +1,188,380 |
| Portugal | 178,681 | 918,208 | +739,527 |
| South Korea | 406,161 | 560,741 | +154,580 |
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 | 29,282,733 |
| United Kingdom | 21,947,179 |
| China | 4,779,729 |
| Austria | 1,766,746 |
| Italy | 1,444,832 |
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 | 18,154,899 | 11,127,834 | -7,027,065 |
| United Kingdom | 1,325,869 | 20,621,310 | +19,295,441 |
| China | 4,735,121 | 44,608 | -4,690,513 |
| Austria | 882,094 | 884,652 | +2,558 |
| Italy | 569,040 | 875,792 | +306,752 |
| Portugal | 203,176 | 915,870 | +712,694 |
| Canada | 894,839 | 164,785 | -730,054 |
| Germany | 161,791 | 682,719 | +520,928 |
| Netherlands | 741,199 | 55,958 | -685,241 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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 | 42,511,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,286,005 |
| Road transport | 1,581,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,320,654 |
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 | 12,335,674 | 30,175,946 | +17,840,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,707,720 | 5,578,285 | -9,129,435 |
| Road transport | 1,581,143 | 0 | -1,581,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 498,084 | 822,570 | +324,486 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,163,315 |
| Harwich | 11,270,707 |
| Dover | 3,930,066 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 2,778,302 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,008,676 |
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 | 9,559,842 | 25,603,473 | +16,043,631 |
| Harwich | 10,990,964 | 279,743 | -10,711,221 |
| Dover | 1,746,618 | 2,183,448 | +436,830 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 0 | 2,778,302 | +2,778,302 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,048,044 | 960,632 | -87,412 |
| Portsmouth | 25,410 | 1,918,087 | +1,892,677 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,059,523 | 592,174 | -467,349 |
| ZLC | 1,581,143 | 0 | -1,581,143 |
| London Stansted Airport | 758,962 | 800,254 | +41,292 |
| Birmingham Airport | 506,108 | 236,958 | -269,150 |
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 | 11 |
| Air transport | 7 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 40,394,959 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,871,562 |
| Belgium | 12,550,258 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,527,815 |
| Canada | 5,973,677 |
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 | 7,172,563 | 33,222,396 | +26,049,833 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,202 | 17,869,360 | +17,867,158 |
| Belgium | 10,324,418 | 2,225,840 | -8,098,578 |
| United Arab Emirates | 241,565 | 7,286,250 | +7,044,685 |
| Canada | 133,550 | 5,840,127 | +5,706,577 |
| Ukraine | 15,615 | 4,101,133 | +4,085,518 |
| Germany | 3,612,987 | 419,455 | -3,193,532 |
| South Korea | 121,687 | 1,941,434 | +1,819,747 |
| France | 956,791 | 613,907 | -342,884 |
| Portugal | 838,107 | 700,369 | -137,738 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,262,816 |
| Air transport | 40,688,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,541,179 |
| Road transport | 37,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,133,173 | 49,129,643 | +31,996,470 |
| Air transport | 11,816,367 | 28,872,474 | +17,056,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 784,919 | 756,260 | -28,659 |
| Road transport | 37,709 | 0 | -37,709 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,384,361 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,844,295 |
| Harwich | 10,741,507 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,535,703 |
| ZLC | 925,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,748,270 | 48,636,091 | +42,887,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,003,708 | 26,840,587 | +16,836,879 |
| Harwich | 10,741,507 | 0 | -10,741,507 |
| London Stansted Airport | 733,548 | 802,155 | +68,607 |
| ZLC | 347,195 | 577,949 | +230,754 |
| East Midlands Airport | 370,478 | 388,218 | +17,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,750 | 337,408 | +181,658 |
| Dover | 413,090 | 63,570 | -349,520 |
| Southampton | 106,455 | 354,257 | +247,802 |
| 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