Import/export HS code 840721: Outboard motors
Engines used to power small boats, mounted on the outside of the boat
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 22,903,804 |
| Belgium | 10,237,790 |
| France | 5,383,444 |
| Netherlands | 3,335,396 |
| Italy | 877,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 11,114,809 | 11,788,995 | +674,186 |
| Belgium | 4,670,190 | 5,567,600 | +897,410 |
| France | 4,167,032 | 1,216,412 | -2,950,620 |
| Netherlands | 524,366 | 2,811,030 | +2,286,664 |
| Italy | 461,641 | 415,363 | -46,278 |
| China | 201,731 | 131,680 | -70,051 |
| Spain | 157,495 | 134,763 | -22,732 |
| Bulgaria | 83,339 | 0 | -83,339 |
| Sweden | 35,654 | 0 | -35,654 |
| United States | 13,463 | 21,955 | +8,492 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 34,290,881 |
| United States | 4,855,495 |
| Thailand | 2,486,338 |
| China | 1,612,087 |
| Spain | 169,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 17,135,368 | 17,155,513 | +20,145 |
| United States | 2,208,098 | 2,647,397 | +439,299 |
| Thailand | 1,094,472 | 1,391,866 | +297,394 |
| China | 710,413 | 901,674 | +191,261 |
| Spain | 154,070 | 15,798 | -138,272 |
| Poland | 68,085 | 0 | -68,085 |
| Belgium | 49,560 | 0 | -49,560 |
| Italy | 14,365 | 26,473 | +12,108 |
| Germany | 16,917 | 10,696 | -6,221 |
| Netherlands | 4,222 | 9,251 | +5,029 |
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 | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,825,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,721,695 |
| Other | 1,623,922 |
| Air transport | 514,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,895,003 | 11,930,290 | +2,035,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,948,856 | 9,772,839 | -176,017 |
| Other | 1,561,429 | 62,493 | -1,498,936 |
| Air transport | 91,056 | 423,011 | +331,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,959,429 |
| Southampton | 10,609,946 |
| 499 | 10,080,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,155,503 |
| 000 | 1,623,922 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,476,887 | 8,482,542 | +1,005,655 |
| Southampton | 1,969,573 | 8,640,373 | +6,670,800 |
| 499 | 7,327,998 | 2,752,536 | -4,575,462 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,950,704 | 1,204,799 | -745,905 |
| 000 | 1,561,429 | 62,493 | -1,498,936 |
| Felixstowe | 374,883 | 397,638 | +22,755 |
| Birmingham Airport | 50,977 | 370,284 | +319,307 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,682 | 36,668 | -202,014 |
| Thamesport | 127,398 | 67,475 | -59,923 |
| Purfleet | 165,396 | 0 | -165,396 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUZUKI GB PLC | 123 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 118 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 94 |
| TOHATSU MARINE LIMITED | 90 |
| IPM SPV ONE LIMITED | 19 |
| UAV ENGINES LIMITED | 18 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 10 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 10 |
| ENGINES PLUS LIMITED | 7 |
| BILL HIGHAM MARINE LTD | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,307,525 |
| Belgium | 927,410 |
| Japan | 871,515 |
| Poland | 652,353 |
| Spain | 393,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,757,641 | 1,549,884 | -207,757 |
| Belgium | 383,713 | 543,697 | +159,984 |
| Japan | 285,219 | 586,296 | +301,077 |
| Poland | 475,741 | 176,612 | -299,129 |
| Spain | 217,674 | 175,857 | -41,817 |
| Netherlands | 24,544 | 176,992 | +152,448 |
| Gibraltar | 137,233 | 36,848 | -100,385 |
| Singapore | 0 | 86,246 | +86,246 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,618 | 48,025 | +21,407 |
| United States | 47,740 | 14,427 | -33,313 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 75,744 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 72,238 | 3,506 | -68,732 |
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) | 5,763,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,110,144 |
| Air transport | 269,670 |
| Other | 77,454 |
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) | 3,033,598 | 2,729,492 | -304,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 448,120 | 662,024 | +213,904 |
| Air transport | 142,334 | 127,336 | -14,998 |
| Other | 72,238 | 5,216 | -67,022 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,011,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,188,515 |
| Southampton | 525,643 |
| London Gateway Port | 315,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 250,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,593,911 | 1,417,998 | -175,913 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,257,593 | 930,922 | -326,671 |
| Southampton | 233,538 | 292,105 | +58,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,329 | 164,917 | +14,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,767 | 163,766 | +76,999 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 231,080 | +231,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,744 | 103,985 | +39,241 |
| Fishguard | 66,517 | 91,938 | +25,421 |
| 000 | 72,238 | 5,216 | -67,022 |
| Harwich | 8,750 | 40,846 | +32,096 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 840721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engines used to power small boats, mounted on the outside of the boat