Import/export HS code 871120: Medium engine motorcycles (50-250 cm³)
Motorcycles with an engine size between 50 cm³ and 250 cm³. Suitable for everyday commuting and light touring
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 31,072,010 |
| Netherlands | 24,104,483 |
| Italy | 19,309,747 |
| France | 17,989,457 |
| Austria | 14,967,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,984,815 | 19,087,195 | +7,102,380 |
| Netherlands | 7,976,264 | 16,128,219 | +8,151,955 |
| Italy | 8,509,013 | 10,800,734 | +2,291,721 |
| France | 12,146,629 | 5,842,828 | -6,303,801 |
| Austria | 10,549,614 | 4,417,401 | -6,132,213 |
| Viet Nam | 5,095,684 | 4,809,838 | -285,846 |
| Japan | 3,881,319 | 3,975,994 | +94,675 |
| Thailand | 2,827,628 | 3,036,752 | +209,124 |
| India | 607,108 | 1,471,081 | +863,973 |
| Denmark | 896,038 | 949,453 | +53,415 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 32,770,024 |
| Italy | 20,055,303 |
| Austria | 17,202,249 |
| Indonesia | 13,734,407 |
| France | 12,443,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,624,188 | 20,145,836 | +7,521,648 |
| Italy | 8,679,314 | 11,375,989 | +2,696,675 |
| Austria | 12,001,861 | 5,200,388 | -6,801,473 |
| Indonesia | 6,479,718 | 7,254,689 | +774,971 |
| France | 5,693,563 | 6,749,567 | +1,056,004 |
| Viet Nam | 6,161,078 | 6,032,921 | -128,157 |
| Japan | 5,082,900 | 6,745,466 | +1,662,566 |
| India | 4,385,719 | 3,657,717 | -728,002 |
| Thailand | 2,952,184 | 3,500,372 | +548,188 |
| Spain | 1,350,161 | 1,397,297 | +47,136 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Northern Ireland | 6 |
| Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Devon | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -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) | 71,869,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,782,840 |
| Other | 18,921,535 |
| Air transport | 2,901,061 |
| Rail transport | 76,563 |
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) | 36,650,960 | 35,218,963 | -1,431,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,632,610 | 30,150,230 | +14,517,620 |
| Other | 13,533,296 | 5,388,239 | -8,145,057 |
| Air transport | 626,116 | 2,274,945 | +1,648,829 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 76,563 | +76,563 |
| Road transport | 6,879 | 0 | -6,879 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,889,685 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,826,158 |
| 000 | 18,921,535 |
| Southampton | 13,434,712 |
| 499 | 12,050,928 |
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 | 20,007,907 | 15,881,778 | -4,126,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,634,950 | 11,191,208 | +556,258 |
| 000 | 13,533,296 | 5,388,239 | -8,145,057 |
| Southampton | 5,778,189 | 7,656,523 | +1,878,334 |
| 499 | 1,587,942 | 10,462,986 | +8,875,044 |
| Felixstowe | 6,405,642 | 4,511,404 | -1,894,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,099,146 | 8,105,291 | +7,006,145 |
| London | 3,138,328 | 2,574,617 | -563,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,614,944 | 2,451,916 | +836,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 893,668 | 679,548 | -214,120 |
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 | 50 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 117 |
| LLEXETER LIMITED | 111 |
| SUZUKI GB PLC | 107 |
| MOTO GB LIMITED | 99 |
| FUNBIKES LIMITED | 84 |
| STOMP DISTRIBUTION LTD | 59 |
| QUADZILLA LIMITED | 54 |
| MOORE LARGE & CO. LIMITED | 53 |
| CHEDDAR MX STORE LIMITED | 52 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| Other | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 1,760,472 |
| Sweden | 570,595 |
| Ireland | 535,944 |
| Cyprus | 420,817 |
| Norway | 215,908 |
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 | 1,161,191 | 599,281 | -561,910 |
| Sweden | 121,697 | 448,898 | +327,201 |
| Ireland | 309,718 | 226,226 | -83,492 |
| Cyprus | 154,830 | 265,987 | +111,157 |
| Norway | 23,896 | 192,012 | +168,116 |
| Australia | 79,175 | 104,781 | +25,606 |
| Netherlands | 56,610 | 78,115 | +21,505 |
| Japan | 84,548 | 33,002 | -51,546 |
| Spain | 77,376 | 28,048 | -49,328 |
| Czechia | 52,539 | 44,378 | -8,161 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 159,651 |
| Nicaragua | 12,775 |
| XI | 3,692 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 154,046 | 5,605 | -148,441 |
| Nicaragua | 10,500 | 2,275 | -8,225 |
| XI | 3,692 | 0 | -3,692 |
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) | 3,007,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,480,898 |
| Air transport | 413,636 |
| Other | 176,118 |
| Road transport | 6,000 |
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) | 1,829,260 | 1,178,209 | -651,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 606,646 | 874,252 | +267,606 |
| Air transport | 89,421 | 324,215 | +234,794 |
| Other | 168,238 | 7,880 | -160,358 |
| Road transport | 6,000 | 0 | -6,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,147,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 797,285 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 714,817 |
| Southampton | 576,896 |
| Felixstowe | 476,027 |
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 Gateway Port | 914,280 | 233,036 | -681,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,977 | 632,308 | +467,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 356,616 | 358,201 | +1,585 |
| Southampton | 167,326 | 409,570 | +242,244 |
| Felixstowe | 407,828 | 68,199 | -339,629 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,025 | 297,407 | +220,382 |
| Holyhead | 107,831 | 186,698 | +78,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 162,422 | 104,851 | -57,571 |
| 000 | 168,238 | 7,880 | -160,358 |
| Portsmouth | 50,910 | 3,500 | -47,410 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 871120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Motorcycles with an engine size between 50 cm³ and 250 cm³. Suitable for everyday commuting and light touring