Import/export HS code 840731: Small engines (up to 50 cm³)
Compact engines with a cylinder capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 159,438 |
| United States | 89,385 |
| Poland | 37,612 |
| Germany | 32,515 |
| France | 30,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 125,316 | 34,122 | -91,194 |
| United States | 29,601 | 59,784 | +30,183 |
| Poland | 37,612 | 0 | -37,612 |
| Germany | 28,223 | 4,292 | -23,931 |
| France | 30,734 | 0 | -30,734 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 23,396 | +23,396 |
| Ireland | 3,919 | 11,814 | +7,895 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,037 | +13,037 |
| Australia | 6,857 | 0 | -6,857 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,968 | 1,469 | -2,499 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 157,927 |
| United States | 77,456 |
| United Kingdom | 66,283 |
| Poland | 37,612 |
| Taiwan | 23,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 122,336 | 35,591 | -86,745 |
| United States | 29,601 | 47,855 | +18,254 |
| United Kingdom | 36,627 | 29,656 | -6,971 |
| Poland | 37,612 | 0 | -37,612 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 23,396 | +23,396 |
| Germany | 21,782 | 0 | -21,782 |
| Ireland | 3,919 | 8,067 | +4,148 |
| Australia | 6,857 | 0 | -6,857 |
| Croatia | 6,441 | 0 | -6,441 |
| Italy | 5,033 | 0 | -5,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 246,848 |
| Other | 75,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,124 |
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 | 152,541 | 94,307 | -58,234 |
| Other | 75,067 | 0 | -75,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,893 | 53,401 | +44,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,762 | 3,362 | -31,400 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 86,817 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,121 |
| 000 | 75,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,117 |
| London | 37,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 43,710 | 43,107 | -603 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,652 | 1,469 | -75,183 |
| 000 | 75,067 | 0 | -75,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,709 | 23,408 | -7,301 |
| London | 33,423 | 4,325 | -29,098 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 36,039 | +36,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,470 | 26,323 | +24,853 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 13,037 | +13,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,919 | 0 | -3,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,693 | 0 | -3,693 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 4 |
| 2024-04 | 2 |
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+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 806,198 |
| Lebanon | 657,330 |
| Ireland | 356,601 |
| Germany | 321,590 |
| United Arab Emirates | 218,616 |
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 | 133,583 | 672,615 | +539,032 |
| Lebanon | 657,330 | 0 | -657,330 |
| Ireland | 182,426 | 174,175 | -8,251 |
| Germany | 54,098 | 267,492 | +213,394 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103,736 | 114,880 | +11,144 |
| Netherlands | 11,690 | 157,855 | +146,165 |
| Greece | 3,637 | 155,049 | +151,412 |
| France | 95,190 | 61,158 | -34,032 |
| Kuwait | 90,708 | 47,252 | -43,456 |
| China | 78,929 | 58,936 | -19,993 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,027 | 0 | -1,027 |
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 | 3,001,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 481,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 418,568 |
| Other | 1,027 |
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 | 1,441,778 | 1,559,326 | +117,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,959 | 278,746 | +75,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,385 | 361,183 | +303,798 |
| Other | 1,027 | 0 | -1,027 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,368,341 |
| Birmingham Airport | 893,019 |
| East Midlands Airport | 629,024 |
| Liverpool Docks | 185,584 |
| Felixstowe | 181,849 |
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 | 1,033,346 | 334,995 | -698,351 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 893,019 | +893,019 |
| East Midlands Airport | 365,634 | 263,390 | -102,244 |
| Liverpool Docks | 100,489 | 85,095 | -15,394 |
| Felixstowe | 1,520 | 180,329 | +178,809 |
| Holyhead | 80,910 | 89,080 | +8,170 |
| Southampton | 47,469 | 95,866 | +48,397 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,126 | 104,571 | +89,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,370 | 84,988 | +79,618 |
| ZLC | 37,729 | 50,165 | +12,436 |
Quick facts
HS code: 840731
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compact engines with a cylinder capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or less