Import/export HS code 840890: Various engines
Engines not specifically for marine or vehicle use, including industrial engines
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 | 90,438,129 |
| United States | 73,324,542 |
| Sweden | 53,860,670 |
| China | 43,585,150 |
| Italy | 37,351,806 |
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 | 50,993,198 | 39,444,931 | -11,548,267 |
| United States | 45,726,929 | 27,597,613 | -18,129,316 |
| Sweden | 25,786,632 | 28,074,038 | +2,287,406 |
| China | 23,119,187 | 20,465,963 | -2,653,224 |
| Italy | 19,140,882 | 18,210,924 | -929,958 |
| India | 18,570,248 | 16,321,723 | -2,248,525 |
| Japan | 15,358,775 | 12,538,449 | -2,820,326 |
| France | 14,724,966 | 13,107,083 | -1,617,883 |
| Netherlands | 10,433,498 | 9,558,670 | -874,828 |
| South Korea | 7,160,216 | 8,376,637 | +1,216,421 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 88,287,754 |
| United States | 83,416,906 |
| Japan | 43,976,910 |
| Sweden | 40,393,773 |
| India | 36,831,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 51,902,228 | 36,385,526 | -15,516,702 |
| United States | 48,465,586 | 34,951,320 | -13,514,266 |
| Japan | 23,629,950 | 20,346,960 | -3,282,990 |
| Sweden | 18,783,042 | 21,610,731 | +2,827,689 |
| India | 19,484,771 | 17,347,174 | -2,137,597 |
| China | 21,128,823 | 15,610,861 | -5,517,962 |
| Italy | 16,495,597 | 16,559,408 | +63,811 |
| France | 14,073,679 | 15,622,748 | +1,549,069 |
| South Korea | 7,287,903 | 8,643,340 | +1,355,437 |
| United Kingdom | 7,389,560 | 4,057,543 | -3,332,017 |
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 | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
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 | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Essex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,101,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,683,151 |
| Other | 40,398,063 |
| Air transport | 9,722,865 |
| Road transport | 1,231,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,073,418 | 109,027,994 | -13,045,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,992,665 | 86,690,486 | -11,302,179 |
| Other | 28,104,513 | 12,293,550 | -15,810,963 |
| Air transport | 4,119,916 | 5,602,949 | +1,483,033 |
| Road transport | 982,646 | 248,862 | -733,784 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 101,022,922 |
| Southampton | 64,429,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,611,745 |
| 000 | 40,398,063 |
| Felixstowe | 31,987,459 |
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 | 53,539,160 | 47,483,762 | -6,055,398 |
| Southampton | 39,108,268 | 25,321,351 | -13,786,917 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,957,980 | 23,653,765 | +695,785 |
| 000 | 28,104,513 | 12,293,550 | -15,810,963 |
| Felixstowe | 16,199,822 | 15,787,637 | -412,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,281,632 | 12,050,855 | -6,230,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,078,969 | 11,327,202 | -6,751,767 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,399,373 | 18,296,445 | +8,897,072 |
| Killingholme | 10,458,046 | 5,147,892 | -5,310,154 |
| Belfast Port | 8,830,703 | 5,620,105 | -3,210,598 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 59 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 120 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 120 |
| KOMATSU UK LIMITED | 116 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 115 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 98 |
| KUBOTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 98 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 93 |
| CATERPILLAR (NI) LIMITED | 91 |
| VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HAULERS LIMITED | 72 |
| J.C.B. SERVICE | 69 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 104 |
| 1m-15m | 69 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 1,152,309,362 |
| China | 400,405,605 |
| Germany | 205,773,683 |
| United Arab Emirates | 145,274,623 |
| Turkey | 135,589,214 |
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 | 583,784,334 | 568,525,028 | -15,259,306 |
| China | 200,912,937 | 199,492,668 | -1,420,269 |
| Germany | 98,674,860 | 107,098,823 | +8,423,963 |
| United Arab Emirates | 56,027,675 | 89,246,948 | +33,219,273 |
| Turkey | 60,530,643 | 75,058,571 | +14,527,928 |
| Italy | 53,549,300 | 51,507,953 | -2,041,347 |
| France | 44,658,306 | 47,368,197 | +2,709,891 |
| Japan | 41,546,601 | 39,210,342 | -2,336,259 |
| Brazil | 38,704,817 | 28,965,405 | -9,739,412 |
| South Korea | 35,846,937 | 31,413,010 | -4,433,927 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 190,129 |
| Ireland | 66,842 |
| Nicaragua | 51,765 |
| Germany | 46,729 |
| China | 40,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 72,363 | 117,766 | +45,403 |
| Ireland | 66,842 | 0 | -66,842 |
| Nicaragua | 34,346 | 17,419 | -16,927 |
| Germany | 46,729 | 0 | -46,729 |
| China | 22,520 | 17,526 | -4,994 |
| Italy | 23,287 | 15,928 | -7,359 |
| Japan | 4,544 | 15,439 | +10,895 |
| France | 17,309 | 0 | -17,309 |
| Belgium | 747 | 0 | -747 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,264,216,681 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 879,283,995 |
| Air transport | 40,824,760 |
| Other | 799,688 |
| Road transport | 17,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,156,614,829 | 1,107,601,852 | -49,012,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 423,922,038 | 455,361,957 | +31,439,919 |
| Air transport | 16,142,688 | 24,682,072 | +8,539,384 |
| Other | 590,849 | 208,839 | -382,010 |
| Road transport | 17,132 | 0 | -17,132 |
| Rail transport | 9,551 | 0 | -9,551 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 952,185,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 612,912,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 514,390,201 |
| Liverpool Docks | 466,108,969 |
| Felixstowe | 367,645,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 437,432,553 | 514,752,467 | +77,319,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 291,317,056 | 321,595,934 | +30,278,878 |
| London Gateway Port | 270,396,317 | 243,993,884 | -26,402,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 265,470,893 | 200,638,076 | -64,832,817 |
| Felixstowe | 193,272,500 | 174,372,996 | -18,899,504 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,686,663 | 41,579,555 | +6,892,892 |
| Dover | 23,639,758 | 11,683,133 | -11,956,625 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,464,754 | 19,409,576 | +5,944,822 |
| Portsmouth | 7,519,471 | 15,676,868 | +8,157,397 |
| Harwich | 14,867,038 | 7,836,107 | -7,030,931 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 84089021 – Rail traction engines
- 84089027 – Used engines
- 84089041 – Engines under 15 kW
- 84089043 – Engines 15-30 kW
- 84089045 – Engines 30-50 kW
- 84089047 – Engines 50-100 kW
- 84089061 – Engines 100-200 kW
- 84089065 – Engines 200-300 kW
- 84089067 – Engines 300-500 kW
- 84089081 – Engines 500-1,000 kW
- 84089085 – Engines 1,000-5,000 kW
- 84089089 – Engines over 5,000 kW
Quick facts
HS code: 840890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engines not specifically for marine or vehicle use, including industrial engines