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 | 134,937 |
| United States | 86,353 |
| Poland | 37,612 |
| France | 30,734 |
| Taiwan | 23,396 |
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 | 94,466 | 40,471 | -53,995 |
| United States | 26,569 | 59,784 | +33,215 |
| Poland | 37,612 | 0 | -37,612 |
| France | 30,734 | 0 | -30,734 |
| Taiwan | 23,396 | 0 | -23,396 |
| Germany | 13,938 | 4,292 | -9,646 |
| Ireland | 7,281 | 8,452 | +1,171 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,037 | +13,037 |
| Austria | 0 | 9,514 | +9,514 |
| Australia | 6,857 | 0 | -6,857 |
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 | 131,956 |
| United States | 74,424 |
| 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 | 90,016 | 41,940 | -48,076 |
| United States | 26,569 | 47,855 | +21,286 |
| United Kingdom | 36,627 | 29,656 | -6,971 |
| Poland | 37,612 | 0 | -37,612 |
| Taiwan | 23,396 | 0 | -23,396 |
| Japan | 0 | 17,904 | +17,904 |
| Ireland | 7,281 | 4,705 | -2,576 |
| Germany | 7,497 | 0 | -7,497 |
| Australia | 6,857 | 0 | -6,857 |
| Croatia | 6,441 | 0 | -6,441 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 243,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,741 |
| Other | 44,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,353 |
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 | 171,435 | 71,790 | -99,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,893 | 63,848 | +54,955 |
| Other | 44,217 | 0 | -44,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,839 | 9,514 | -14,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 87,696 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,121 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,085 |
| 000 | 44,217 |
| Felixstowe | 36,932 |
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 | 67,106 | 20,590 | -46,516 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,652 | 1,469 | -75,183 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,677 | 23,408 | -4,269 |
| 000 | 44,217 | 0 | -44,217 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 36,932 | +36,932 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 26,323 | +26,323 |
| London | 19,138 | 4,325 | -14,813 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 13,037 | +13,037 |
| Dover | 0 | 9,514 | +9,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,693 | 5,456 | +1,763 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 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+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 5,545,347 |
| United States | 1,492,886 |
| Netherlands | 507,470 |
| Ireland | 367,340 |
| Germany | 357,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0 | 5,545,347 | +5,545,347 |
| United States | 463,003 | 1,029,883 | +566,880 |
| Netherlands | 52,696 | 454,774 | +402,078 |
| Ireland | 188,636 | 178,704 | -9,932 |
| Germany | 96,648 | 260,961 | +164,313 |
| United Arab Emirates | 100,045 | 225,500 | +125,455 |
| Greece | 15,137 | 269,449 | +254,312 |
| France | 98,158 | 56,484 | -41,674 |
| China | 78,929 | 58,936 | -19,993 |
| Switzerland | 14,592 | 97,982 | +83,390 |
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 | 8,749,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 843,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 483,077 |
| 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 | 1,155,266 | 7,593,972 | +6,438,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,734 | 694,155 | +544,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 203,472 | 279,605 | +76,133 |
| Other | 1,027 | 0 | -1,027 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 6,996,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 966,269 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 661,307 |
| Felixstowe | 300,249 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 269,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 118,941 | 6,877,939 | +6,758,998 |
| East Midlands Airport | 455,058 | 511,211 | +56,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 537,531 | 123,776 | -413,755 |
| Felixstowe | 13,020 | 287,229 | +274,209 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 269,456 | +269,456 |
| Holyhead | 80,910 | 128,680 | +47,770 |
| Southampton | 130,218 | 52,482 | -77,736 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,699 | 50,024 | -56,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,968 | 100,901 | +85,933 |
| ZLC | 38,667 | 57,439 | +18,772 |
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