Import/export HS code 871140: Very large engine motorcycles (500-800 cm³)
Motorcycles with engines between 500 cm³ and 800 cm³, offering high power for heavy-duty use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 50,000,703 |
| Thailand | 30,091,739 |
| Netherlands | 19,648,195 |
| France | 11,492,143 |
| China | 11,204,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 26,497,252 | 23,503,451 | -2,993,801 |
| Thailand | 12,444,703 | 17,647,036 | +5,202,333 |
| Netherlands | 7,339,721 | 12,308,474 | +4,968,753 |
| France | 7,176,459 | 4,315,684 | -2,860,775 |
| China | 2,175,610 | 9,028,667 | +6,853,057 |
| Italy | 4,388,555 | 5,171,297 | +782,742 |
| Austria | 5,576,500 | 2,373,259 | -3,203,241 |
| India | 3,311,886 | 2,894,949 | -416,937 |
| United States | 315,585 | 394,694 | +79,109 |
| Taiwan | 198,366 | 269,430 | +71,064 |
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 | 57,393,476 |
| Thailand | 40,040,531 |
| China | 13,220,015 |
| France | 12,162,660 |
| Italy | 9,967,634 |
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 | 31,269,613 | 26,123,863 | -5,145,750 |
| Thailand | 17,232,380 | 22,808,151 | +5,575,771 |
| China | 4,002,474 | 9,217,541 | +5,215,067 |
| France | 4,186,409 | 7,976,251 | +3,789,842 |
| Italy | 4,964,248 | 5,003,386 | +39,138 |
| India | 3,320,356 | 2,935,021 | -385,335 |
| Austria | 2,927,363 | 1,825,689 | -1,101,674 |
| Indonesia | 1,035,048 | 1,775,260 | +740,212 |
| Taiwan | 198,366 | 269,430 | +71,064 |
| Portugal | 79,135 | 364,084 | +284,949 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,906,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,564,976 |
| Other | 43,387,955 |
| Air transport | 2,502,504 |
| Road transport | 14,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,802,601 | 42,103,891 | +28,301,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,418,024 | 23,146,952 | -1,271,072 |
| Other | 31,490,336 | 11,897,619 | -19,592,717 |
| Air transport | 368,113 | 2,134,391 | +1,766,278 |
| Road transport | 14,563 | 0 | -14,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 43,387,955 |
| 499 | 25,264,524 |
| Dover | 22,119,249 |
| Southampton | 12,222,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,118,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 31,490,336 | 11,897,619 | -19,592,717 |
| 499 | 4,079,776 | 21,184,748 | +17,104,972 |
| Dover | 10,914,772 | 11,204,477 | +289,705 |
| Southampton | 4,070,848 | 8,151,524 | +4,080,676 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,715,881 | 5,402,332 | -1,313,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,317,356 | 6,057,904 | +2,740,548 |
| Felixstowe | 2,230,910 | 6,255,305 | +4,024,395 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,156,709 | 4,127,004 | -29,705 |
| London | 2,464,654 | 2,712,100 | +247,446 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,836 | 1,679,947 | +1,574,111 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUZUKI GB PLC | 120 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 118 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 113 |
| DK MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 84 |
| MOTO GB LIMITED | 57 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 53 |
| ROYAL ENFIELD UK LIMITED | 52 |
| EICHER MOTORS LIMITED | 47 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE NV | 44 |
| QUADZILLA LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,488,478 |
| United States | 1,501,547 |
| Ireland | 1,179,865 |
| Australia | 1,156,609 |
| Sweden | 906,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,311,265 | 1,177,213 | -134,052 |
| United States | 658,118 | 843,429 | +185,311 |
| Ireland | 544,224 | 635,641 | +91,417 |
| Australia | 385,100 | 771,509 | +386,409 |
| Sweden | 512,623 | 393,870 | -118,753 |
| Netherlands | 506,442 | 163,337 | -343,105 |
| Czechia | 590,580 | 39,465 | -551,115 |
| Japan | 315,454 | 196,185 | -119,269 |
| Norway | 300,999 | 191,880 | -109,119 |
| India | 418,549 | 47,096 | -371,453 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 376,752 |
| Nicaragua | 340,447 |
| XI | 7,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 137,849 | 238,903 | +101,054 |
| Nicaragua | 190,450 | 149,997 | -40,453 |
| XI | 7,793 | 0 | -7,793 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,174,136 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,193,328 |
| Air transport | 1,226,466 |
| Other | 724,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,555,026 | 2,619,110 | -935,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,734,342 | 2,458,986 | -275,356 |
| Air transport | 620,313 | 606,153 | -14,160 |
| Other | 336,092 | 388,900 | +52,808 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,575,052 |
| Dover | 2,572,802 |
| Felixstowe | 1,746,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,436,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,082,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,876,404 | 698,648 | -1,177,756 |
| Dover | 1,324,232 | 1,248,570 | -75,662 |
| Felixstowe | 886,743 | 859,604 | -27,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 814,876 | 621,632 | -193,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 572,795 | 509,688 | -63,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 562,045 | 341,100 | -220,945 |
| Southampton | 260,343 | 564,649 | +304,306 |
| 000 | 336,092 | 388,900 | +52,808 |
| Liverpool Docks | 222,246 | 275,164 | +52,918 |
| Holyhead | 109,827 | 180,841 | +71,014 |
Quick facts
HS code: 871140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Motorcycles with engines between 500 cm³ and 800 cm³, offering high power for heavy-duty use