Import/export HS code 851110: Spark plugs
Small devices that create a spark to ignite fuel in engines, commonly used in cars and motorcycles
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 | 59,813,750 |
| Japan | 38,787,654 |
| United States | 32,600,215 |
| Thailand | 19,369,464 |
| Austria | 11,219,853 |
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 | 29,263,463 | 30,550,287 | +1,286,824 |
| Japan | 18,203,985 | 20,583,669 | +2,379,684 |
| United States | 13,871,567 | 18,728,648 | +4,857,081 |
| Thailand | 8,960,558 | 10,408,906 | +1,448,348 |
| Austria | 5,006,085 | 6,213,768 | +1,207,683 |
| Netherlands | 5,097,886 | 5,215,168 | +117,282 |
| France | 3,747,198 | 4,521,199 | +774,001 |
| Czechia | 3,747,176 | 3,300,953 | -446,223 |
| Belgium | 1,942,721 | 2,489,436 | +546,715 |
| Sweden | 2,133,702 | 1,772,252 | -361,450 |
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 | 88,952,566 |
| United States | 36,264,466 |
| Germany | 30,138,343 |
| Thailand | 19,624,785 |
| Austria | 12,003,846 |
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 | 43,181,545 | 45,771,021 | +2,589,476 |
| United States | 16,152,602 | 20,111,864 | +3,959,262 |
| Germany | 14,114,614 | 16,023,729 | +1,909,115 |
| Thailand | 9,023,170 | 10,601,615 | +1,578,445 |
| Austria | 5,544,391 | 6,459,455 | +915,064 |
| France | 4,129,012 | 4,560,204 | +431,192 |
| China | 1,863,795 | 2,523,451 | +659,656 |
| South Korea | 963,967 | 1,604,745 | +640,778 |
| India | 575,338 | 759,282 | +183,944 |
| Czechia | 696,163 | 496,288 | -199,875 |
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 | 37 |
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 |
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 | 27 | 26 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 20 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Essex | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
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 | 74,242,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,116,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,845,753 |
| Other | 1,255,822 |
| Road transport | 396,719 |
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 | 34,551,242 | 39,691,421 | +5,140,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,375,055 | 38,741,026 | +4,365,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,662,693 | 32,183,060 | +3,520,367 |
| Other | 1,036,764 | 219,058 | -817,706 |
| Road transport | 235,811 | 160,908 | -74,903 |
| Rail transport | 22,701 | 66,980 | +44,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 47,345,563 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,863,889 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,629,849 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,266,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,674,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 21,759,400 | 25,586,163 | +3,826,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,513,567 | 20,350,322 | +2,836,755 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,059,879 | 10,569,970 | +510,091 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,968,314 | 7,298,077 | +329,763 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,376,308 | 6,298,225 | -1,078,083 |
| Harwich | 5,968,625 | 6,691,458 | +722,833 |
| Dover | 4,578,411 | 5,942,841 | +1,364,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,442,071 | 5,837,016 | +1,394,945 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,152,657 | 4,747,652 | +2,594,995 |
| London | 2,779,524 | 3,280,656 | +501,132 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
108 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
61 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
33 |
|
Air transport
|
25 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 108 |
| 2026-04 | 111 |
| 2026-03 | 107 |
| 2026-02 | 111 |
| 2026-01 | 104 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NITERRA UK LTD. | 121 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 120 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
| PDQ AIRSPARES LIMITED | 97 |
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 92 |
| AIRPART SUPPLY LIMITED | 89 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 87 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 83 |
| INDUSTRIAL TURBINE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED | 81 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 74 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 154 |
| 1m-15m | 142 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 39 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
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 | 18,956,235 |
| Singapore | 13,713,775 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,143,176 |
| Germany | 6,558,574 |
| China | 4,727,827 |
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 | 9,795,449 | 9,160,786 | -634,663 |
| Singapore | 5,393,397 | 8,320,378 | +2,926,981 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,678,497 | 6,464,679 | +2,786,182 |
| Germany | 2,958,886 | 3,599,688 | +640,802 |
| China | 2,690,695 | 2,037,132 | -653,563 |
| Canada | 1,983,636 | 2,315,347 | +331,711 |
| Ireland | 1,378,443 | 2,045,627 | +667,184 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,407,024 | 1,867,449 | +460,425 |
| Japan | 1,684,122 | 331,584 | -1,352,538 |
| Netherlands | 871,378 | 885,542 | +14,164 |
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 | 67,443 |
| China | 17,575 |
| Germany | 15,327 |
| France | 9,104 |
| Italy | 4,937 |
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 | 29,362 | 38,081 | +8,719 |
| China | 2,031 | 15,544 | +13,513 |
| Germany | 6,651 | 8,676 | +2,025 |
| France | 3,927 | 5,177 | +1,250 |
| Italy | 2,257 | 2,680 | +423 |
| XI | 1,598 | 2,302 | +704 |
| Thailand | 1,009 | 2,108 | +1,099 |
| Czechia | 414 | 389 | -25 |
| Belgium | 0 | 577 | +577 |
| Slovenia | 113 | 255 | +142 |
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 | 66,207,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,028,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,073,157 |
| Other | 125,113 |
| Road transport | 5,123 |
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 | 30,530,119 | 35,676,960 | +5,146,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,186,141 | 5,842,003 | -344,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,132,814 | 5,940,343 | +807,529 |
| Other | 48,129 | 76,984 | +28,855 |
| Road transport | 5,123 | 0 | -5,123 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,813,945 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,626,410 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,873,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,054,353 |
| Southampton | 5,039,517 |
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 | 15,418,128 | 19,395,817 | +3,977,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,804,208 | 8,822,202 | +17,994 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,562,421 | 3,311,158 | -251,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,811,358 | 3,242,995 | +431,637 |
| Southampton | 2,342,853 | 2,696,664 | +353,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,032,818 | 2,128,612 | +95,794 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,375,689 | 2,097,317 | +721,628 |
| Felixstowe | 1,980,910 | 888,254 | -1,092,656 |
| Holyhead | 1,057,929 | 1,619,349 | +561,420 |
| ZLC | 838,486 | 978,355 | +139,869 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small devices that create a spark to ignite fuel in engines, commonly used in cars and motorcycles