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 | 33,563,892 |
| China | 19,516,557 |
| Japan | 14,658,509 |
| Germany | 11,733,727 |
| Italy | 9,840,370 |
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 | 15,857,808 | 17,706,084 | +1,848,276 |
| China | 11,494,546 | 8,022,011 | -3,472,535 |
| Japan | 8,062,715 | 6,595,794 | -1,466,921 |
| Germany | 5,496,683 | 6,237,044 | +740,361 |
| Italy | 8,331,625 | 1,508,745 | -6,822,880 |
| United States | 1,681,560 | 2,630,142 | +948,582 |
| Poland | 1,326,565 | 1,316,232 | -10,333 |
| France | 375,561 | 506,233 | +130,672 |
| Sweden | 621,667 | 252,172 | -369,495 |
| Austria | 70,621 | 651,660 | +581,039 |
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 | 36,961,150 |
| China | 25,306,745 |
| Japan | 15,223,838 |
| United States | 5,006,803 |
| Slovenia | 3,069,706 |
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 | 17,319,721 | 19,641,429 | +2,321,708 |
| China | 14,022,994 | 11,283,751 | -2,739,243 |
| Japan | 8,332,606 | 6,891,232 | -1,441,374 |
| United States | 1,848,102 | 3,158,701 | +1,310,599 |
| Slovenia | 1,579,685 | 1,490,021 | -89,664 |
| Portugal | 903,661 | 1,200,867 | +297,206 |
| Italy | 1,035,968 | 864,254 | -171,714 |
| Germany | 539,104 | 703,820 | +164,716 |
| Sweden | 597,720 | 271,096 | -326,624 |
| Netherlands | 232,867 | 230,694 | -2,173 |
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 | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| 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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| 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 | 43,978,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,801,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,560,029 |
| Other | 17,423,523 |
| 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 | 20,197,340 | 23,781,151 | +3,583,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,979,346 | 9,822,571 | -1,156,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,080,994 | 12,479,035 | +5,398,041 |
| Other | 16,537,685 | 885,838 | -15,651,847 |
| 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 | 35,812,631 |
| 000 | 17,423,523 |
| Southampton | 12,195,048 |
| Felixstowe | 6,150,858 |
| Dover | 5,017,890 |
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 | 16,759,671 | 19,052,960 | +2,293,289 |
| 000 | 16,537,685 | 885,838 | -15,651,847 |
| Southampton | 6,627,189 | 5,567,859 | -1,059,330 |
| Felixstowe | 3,067,821 | 3,083,037 | +15,216 |
| Dover | 2,199,052 | 2,818,838 | +619,786 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,513,337 | 2,656,983 | +1,143,646 |
| 499 | 2,299 | 4,074,354 | +4,072,055 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,010,513 | 1,138,018 | +127,505 |
| Eurotunnel | 836,061 | 1,277,652 | +441,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 708,365 | 1,203,524 | +495,159 |
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
|
36 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
23 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 57 |
| 2026-04 | 76 |
| 2026-03 | 66 |
| 2026-02 | 73 |
| 2026-01 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERMOTOR GROUP LIMITED | 124 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 123 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 119 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
| MOBILETRON UK LIMITED | 116 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 114 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 113 |
| BMW HAMS HALL MOTOREN GMBH | 111 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 110 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 105 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 54m+ | 79 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 27 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
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 | 2,834,333 |
| China | 1,945,626 |
| Poland | 887,633 |
| Brazil | 878,631 |
| Saudi Arabia | 801,998 |
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 | 1,358,638 | 1,475,695 | +117,057 |
| China | 1,586,640 | 358,986 | -1,227,654 |
| Poland | 424,649 | 462,984 | +38,335 |
| Brazil | 246,226 | 632,405 | +386,179 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,457 | 777,541 | +753,084 |
| Germany | 332,133 | 363,296 | +31,163 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 130,800 | 336,903 | +206,103 |
| United Arab Emirates | 184,696 | 264,918 | +80,222 |
| France | 157,548 | 236,304 | +78,756 |
| Japan | 54,361 | 272,192 | +217,831 |
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 | 13,259 |
| Taiwan | 11,096 |
| Turkey | 2,246 |
| Sweden | 1,449 |
| Germany | 738 |
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 | 7,064 | 6,195 | -869 |
| Taiwan | 4,837 | 6,259 | +1,422 |
| Turkey | 968 | 1,278 | +310 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,449 | +1,449 |
| Germany | 530 | 208 | -322 |
| XI | 687 | 0 | -687 |
| Italy | 0 | 199 | +199 |
| Japan | 154 | 0 | -154 |
| Austria | 124 | 0 | -124 |
| Slovenia | 9 | 87 | +78 |
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 | 7,874,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,094,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,808,350 |
| Other | 31,598 |
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 | 3,430,164 | 4,444,726 | +1,014,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,598,869 | 1,495,676 | -103,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,640,825 | 1,167,525 | -473,300 |
| Other | 15,500 | 16,098 | +598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,280,679 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,823,896 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,352,994 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,011,803 |
| Felixstowe | 876,663 |
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 | 1,948,720 | 2,331,959 | +383,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,449,858 | 1,374,038 | -75,820 |
| East Midlands Airport | 694,451 | 658,543 | -35,908 |
| London Stansted Airport | 572,324 | 439,479 | -132,845 |
| Felixstowe | 846,227 | 30,436 | -815,791 |
| Southampton | 327,388 | 505,850 | +178,462 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 0 | 770,019 | +770,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 167,982 | 466,138 | +298,156 |
| Tyne | 181,379 | 113,230 | -68,149 |
| ZLC | 121,951 | 128,352 | +6,401 |
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