Import/export HS code 851130: Distributors and ignition coils
Components that manage and deliver electrical power to spark plugs in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 33,250,274 |
| China | 19,825,652 |
| Japan | 15,078,903 |
| Germany | 11,639,551 |
| Italy | 10,502,811 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,769,283 | 17,480,991 | +1,711,708 |
| China | 11,784,140 | 8,041,512 | -3,742,628 |
| Japan | 8,269,468 | 6,809,435 | -1,460,033 |
| Germany | 5,339,731 | 6,299,820 | +960,089 |
| Italy | 8,913,132 | 1,589,679 | -7,323,453 |
| United States | 1,685,526 | 2,433,767 | +748,241 |
| Poland | 1,441,238 | 1,207,737 | -233,501 |
| Sweden | 634,525 | 242,461 | -392,064 |
| France | 396,043 | 471,236 | +75,193 |
| Austria | 71,420 | 641,385 | +569,965 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 36,581,928 |
| China | 25,469,256 |
| Japan | 15,659,092 |
| United States | 4,830,517 |
| Slovenia | 3,048,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 17,210,582 | 19,371,346 | +2,160,764 |
| China | 14,253,543 | 11,215,713 | -3,037,830 |
| Japan | 8,543,531 | 7,115,561 | -1,427,970 |
| United States | 1,876,401 | 2,954,116 | +1,077,715 |
| Slovenia | 1,555,983 | 1,492,523 | -63,460 |
| Portugal | 921,155 | 1,167,729 | +246,574 |
| Italy | 964,399 | 974,794 | +10,395 |
| Germany | 534,137 | 709,266 | +175,129 |
| Sweden | 592,955 | 261,430 | -331,525 |
| Netherlands | 256,611 | 212,235 | -44,376 |
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 | 25 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 15 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
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 | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| Essex | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 8 | -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 | 43,559,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,296,580 |
| Other | 19,044,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,682,852 |
| Rail transport | 980 |
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 | 20,107,586 | 23,451,979 | +3,344,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,199,398 | 10,097,182 | -1,102,216 |
| Other | 17,493,748 | 1,550,490 | -15,943,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,051,869 | 11,630,983 | +4,579,114 |
| Rail transport | 980 | 0 | -980 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 35,442,359 |
| 000 | 19,044,238 |
| Southampton | 12,614,321 |
| Felixstowe | 6,426,316 |
| Dover | 4,928,471 |
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 | 16,655,832 | 18,786,527 | +2,130,695 |
| 000 | 17,493,748 | 1,550,490 | -15,943,258 |
| Southampton | 6,851,157 | 5,763,164 | -1,087,993 |
| Felixstowe | 3,162,479 | 3,263,837 | +101,358 |
| Dover | 2,127,892 | 2,800,579 | +672,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,516,940 | 2,489,399 | +972,459 |
| 499 | 1,271 | 3,258,769 | +3,257,498 |
| East Midlands Airport | 953,398 | 1,208,525 | +255,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 786,717 | 1,234,529 | +447,812 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 706,428 | 1,166,967 | +460,539 |
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 | 98 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 75 |
| 2026-03 | 65 |
| 2026-02 | 73 |
| 2026-01 | 68 |
| 2025-12 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERMOTOR GROUP LIMITED | 123 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 122 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 118 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 116 |
| MOBILETRON UK LIMITED | 115 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 113 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| BMW HAMS HALL MOTOREN GMBH | 110 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 109 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 104 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 102 |
| 54m+ | 77 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| Other | 27 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
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 | 2,961,599 |
| China | 2,028,184 |
| Poland | 861,594 |
| Brazil | 841,655 |
| Saudi Arabia | 803,185 |
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 | 1,503,514 | 1,458,085 | -45,429 |
| China | 1,613,379 | 414,805 | -1,198,574 |
| Poland | 345,924 | 515,670 | +169,746 |
| Brazil | 198,138 | 643,517 | +445,379 |
| Saudi Arabia | 25,644 | 777,541 | +751,897 |
| Germany | 333,231 | 376,447 | +43,216 |
| United Arab Emirates | 177,589 | 270,049 | +92,460 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,924 | 259,822 | +111,898 |
| France | 151,956 | 233,519 | +81,563 |
| Japan | 73,927 | 269,849 | +195,922 |
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 | 13,586 |
| Taiwan | 11,074 |
| Turkey | 2,206 |
| Sweden | 1,449 |
| Germany | 1,041 |
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 | 6,969 | 6,617 | -352 |
| Taiwan | 4,905 | 6,169 | +1,264 |
| Turkey | 975 | 1,231 | +256 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,449 | +1,449 |
| Germany | 713 | 328 | -385 |
| XI | 687 | 0 | -687 |
| Japan | 154 | 0 | -154 |
| Italy | 0 | 142 | +142 |
| Austria | 0 | 124 | +124 |
| Poland | 28 | 68 | +40 |
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 | 7,939,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,074,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,899,501 |
| Other | 32,246 |
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 | 3,518,505 | 4,421,434 | +902,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,506,772 | 1,568,101 | +61,329 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,732,040 | 1,167,461 | -564,579 |
| Other | 15,643 | 16,603 | +960 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,320,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,793,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,324,034 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,088,263 |
| Felixstowe | 970,402 |
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 | 2,081,432 | 2,238,669 | +157,237 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,332,396 | 1,461,032 | +128,636 |
| East Midlands Airport | 675,748 | 648,286 | -27,462 |
| London Stansted Airport | 615,878 | 472,385 | -143,493 |
| Felixstowe | 942,631 | 27,771 | -914,860 |
| Southampton | 335,602 | 497,633 | +162,031 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 0 | 770,019 | +770,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,588 | 489,136 | +340,548 |
| Tyne | 202,217 | 81,403 | -120,814 |
| ZLC | 104,694 | 132,626 | +27,932 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components that manage and deliver electrical power to spark plugs in engines