Import/export HS code 841280: Various engines and motors
Engines and motors not covered by other codes, including specialized types
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,489,166 |
| Germany | 5,607,062 |
| Romania | 2,568,841 |
| Austria | 2,273,430 |
| Italy | 1,566,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,802,451 | 2,686,715 | -3,115,736 |
| Germany | 2,937,133 | 2,669,929 | -267,204 |
| Romania | 1,464,358 | 1,104,483 | -359,875 |
| Austria | 1,144,544 | 1,128,886 | -15,658 |
| Italy | 769,423 | 797,089 | +27,666 |
| Netherlands | 799,825 | 455,721 | -344,104 |
| China | 614,728 | 448,520 | -166,208 |
| France | 681,857 | 356,897 | -324,960 |
| Denmark | 383,087 | 328,112 | -54,975 |
| Canada | 237,975 | 280,680 | +42,705 |
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 | 11,471,767 |
| Hungary | 2,997,931 |
| United Kingdom | 2,882,322 |
| Romania | 2,743,351 |
| Germany | 1,829,537 |
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 | 7,801,014 | 3,670,753 | -4,130,261 |
| Hungary | 1,509,260 | 1,488,671 | -20,589 |
| United Kingdom | 1,412,012 | 1,470,310 | +58,298 |
| Romania | 1,609,487 | 1,133,864 | -475,623 |
| Germany | 593,994 | 1,235,543 | +641,549 |
| Italy | 681,321 | 757,589 | +76,268 |
| China | 641,007 | 538,699 | -102,308 |
| France | 344,378 | 181,614 | -162,764 |
| Netherlands | 275,814 | 197,996 | -77,818 |
| Poland | 313,843 | 155,932 | -157,911 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 7 | +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 | 16,785,205 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,274,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,042,549 |
| Road transport | 611,089 |
| Other | 381,003 |
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 | 10,517,977 | 6,267,228 | -4,250,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,980,496 | 4,293,809 | +313,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,927,712 | 1,114,837 | -812,875 |
| Road transport | 20,640 | 590,449 | +569,809 |
| Other | 321,322 | 59,681 | -261,641 |
| Rail transport | 111,511 | 1,429 | -110,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,891,318 |
| Dover | 3,291,418 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,794,022 |
| Oxford Airport | 2,216,843 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,966,465 |
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 | 5,812,416 | 3,078,902 | -2,733,514 |
| Dover | 1,785,458 | 1,505,960 | -279,498 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,224,837 | 569,185 | -1,655,652 |
| Oxford Airport | 1,117,722 | 1,099,121 | -18,601 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,032,741 | 933,724 | -99,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 523,909 | 1,328,395 | +804,486 |
| Eurotunnel | 570,710 | 680,863 | +110,153 |
| Southampton | 516,923 | 413,227 | -103,696 |
| 499 | 0 | 679,816 | +679,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 475,079 | 121,974 | -353,105 |
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
|
40 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
26 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
24 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
15 |
|
Air transport
|
12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 43 |
| 2026-04 | 36 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 46 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B.G. AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 93 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 53 |
| DANFOSS LIMITED | 52 |
| BMW (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 49 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 48 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 48 |
| WATTS INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 39 |
| HEROSE LIMITED | 36 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 119 |
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 4,174,197 |
| Ukraine | 2,540,514 |
| Indonesia | 1,086,673 |
| France | 798,260 |
| Netherlands | 785,108 |
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 | 2,413,667 | 1,760,530 | -653,137 |
| Ukraine | 347,587 | 2,192,927 | +1,845,340 |
| Indonesia | 33,221 | 1,053,452 | +1,020,231 |
| France | 340,837 | 457,423 | +116,586 |
| Netherlands | 406,255 | 378,853 | -27,402 |
| Canada | 55,105 | 640,821 | +585,716 |
| Singapore | 308,443 | 334,803 | +26,360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 578,743 | 45,463 | -533,280 |
| Germany | 298,936 | 297,778 | -1,158 |
| Italy | 392,483 | 203,797 | -188,686 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 10,827 |
| Ireland | 3,067 |
| XI | 1,538 |
| Hungary | 306 |
| Nicaragua | 2 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 6,734 | 4,093 | -2,641 |
| Ireland | 178 | 2,889 | +2,711 |
| XI | 1,499 | 39 | -1,460 |
| Hungary | 306 | 0 | -306 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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 | 12,093,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,510,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,315,015 |
| Other | 17,072 |
| Road transport | 3,089 |
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 | 5,511,482 | 6,582,292 | +1,070,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,609,351 | 3,900,710 | +1,291,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 868,065 | 446,950 | -421,115 |
| Other | 10,049 | 7,023 | -3,026 |
| Road transport | 1,797 | 1,292 | -505 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,719,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,015,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,357,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,182,378 |
| London Stansted Airport | 979,828 |
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 | 3,774,553 | 4,944,816 | +1,170,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,838,705 | 2,176,657 | +337,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 284,499 | 1,072,827 | +788,328 |
| East Midlands Airport | 790,036 | 392,342 | -397,694 |
| London Stansted Airport | 343,835 | 635,993 | +292,158 |
| ZLC | 450,393 | 349,011 | -101,382 |
| Dover | 232,112 | 372,227 | +140,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 494,754 | 109,117 | -385,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,583 | 197,954 | +134,371 |
| Southampton | 190,848 | 40,563 | -150,285 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 841280
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engines and motors not covered by other codes, including specialized types