Import/export HS code 840710: Aircraft engines
Engines designed specifically for airplanes and other aircraft
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 | 22,457,678 |
| Belgium | 21,444,007 |
| France | 9,236,163 |
| United States | 8,002,192 |
| Luxembourg | 4,604,052 |
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 | 2,211,261 | 20,246,417 | +18,035,156 |
| Belgium | 20,652,134 | 791,873 | -19,860,261 |
| France | 8,918,218 | 317,945 | -8,600,273 |
| United States | 2,518,056 | 5,484,136 | +2,966,080 |
| Luxembourg | 4,604,052 | 0 | -4,604,052 |
| Hungary | 3,466,708 | 40,776 | -3,425,932 |
| Italy | 512,292 | 2,798,351 | +2,286,059 |
| Canada | 2,067,741 | 528,951 | -1,538,790 |
| Ireland | 47,062 | 1,988,922 | +1,941,860 |
| Sweden | 4,271 | 1,188,380 | +1,184,109 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 36,067,496 |
| United Kingdom | 21,758,100 |
| Belgium | 10,349,134 |
| China | 4,761,148 |
| Hungary | 3,423,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 24,158,542 | 11,908,954 | -12,249,588 |
| United Kingdom | 1,151,766 | 20,606,334 | +19,454,568 |
| Belgium | 10,332,904 | 16,230 | -10,316,674 |
| China | 4,629,515 | 131,633 | -4,497,882 |
| Hungary | 3,423,180 | 0 | -3,423,180 |
| Austria | 1,225,677 | 214,119 | -1,011,558 |
| Italy | 464,879 | 863,585 | +398,706 |
| Canada | 538,462 | 528,951 | -9,511 |
| Netherlands | 741,199 | 55,958 | -685,241 |
| Portugal | 129,362 | 492,515 | +363,153 |
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 | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 43,222,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,520,208 |
| Road transport | 1,581,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,065,664 |
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 | 14,289,367 | 28,932,657 | +14,643,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,586,591 | 6,933,617 | -24,652,974 |
| Road transport | 1,581,143 | 0 | -1,581,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 540,486 | 525,178 | -15,308 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,029,481 |
| Harwich | 21,286,593 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,877,710 |
| Dover | 3,680,234 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 2,778,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,186,008 | 23,843,473 | +11,657,465 |
| Harwich | 21,286,593 | 0 | -21,286,593 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,135,160 | 742,550 | -8,392,610 |
| Dover | 152,592 | 3,527,642 | +3,375,050 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 0 | 2,778,302 | +2,778,302 |
| Portsmouth | 25,410 | 1,918,087 | +1,892,677 |
| London Stansted Airport | 918,279 | 727,876 | -190,403 |
| ZLC | 1,581,143 | 0 | -1,581,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 527,302 | 894,791 | +367,489 |
| Felixstowe | 776,845 | 162,498 | -614,347 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Air transport | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 6 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 27,440,589 |
| Belgium | 22,845,887 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,312,685 |
| Germany | 4,006,374 |
| France | 3,911,203 |
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 | 5,743,210 | 21,697,379 | +15,954,169 |
| Belgium | 20,620,047 | 2,225,840 | -18,394,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 185,507 | 7,127,178 | +6,941,671 |
| Germany | 1,087,490 | 2,918,884 | +1,831,394 |
| France | 3,313,313 | 597,890 | -2,715,423 |
| South Korea | 109,004 | 1,266,743 | +1,157,739 |
| Canada | 1,127,166 | 166,867 | -960,299 |
| Portugal | 460,384 | 818,726 | +358,342 |
| Qatar | 800,802 | 0 | -800,802 |
| Denmark | 640,308 | 146,085 | -494,223 |
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 | 37,811,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,533,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,969,143 |
| Road transport | 46,689 |
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 | 10,686,625 | 27,124,836 | +16,438,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,699,455 | 13,833,957 | -2,865,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,400,126 | 569,017 | -10,831,109 |
| Road transport | 46,689 | 0 | -46,689 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,389,793 |
| Harwich | 21,350,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,696,906 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,816,723 |
| ZLC | 997,827 |
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 | 8,263,229 | 25,126,564 | +16,863,335 |
| Harwich | 21,350,450 | 0 | -21,350,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,583,710 | 13,113,196 | +7,529,486 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,012,604 | 804,119 | -208,485 |
| ZLC | 353,694 | 644,133 | +290,439 |
| East Midlands Airport | 302,777 | 326,163 | +23,386 |
| Southampton | 86,434 | 410,017 | +323,583 |
| Dover | 14,918 | 433,162 | +418,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 227,819 | 189,957 | -37,862 |
| Belfast Airport | 356,746 | 0 | -356,746 |
Quick facts
HS code: 840710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engines designed specifically for airplanes and other aircraft