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 | 22,499,962 |
| Belgium | 11,144,022 |
| France | 9,267,684 |
| United States | 8,029,129 |
| 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 | 2,205,926 | 20,294,036 | +18,088,110 |
| Belgium | 10,952,477 | 191,545 | -10,760,932 |
| France | 8,913,850 | 353,834 | -8,560,016 |
| United States | 2,543,414 | 5,485,715 | +2,942,301 |
| Luxembourg | 4,604,052 | 0 | -4,604,052 |
| Hungary | 3,466,708 | 40,776 | -3,425,932 |
| Italy | 522,706 | 2,811,367 | +2,288,661 |
| Canada | 2,061,816 | 528,951 | -1,532,865 |
| 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 | 36,292,608 |
| United Kingdom | 21,839,553 |
| China | 4,761,148 |
| Hungary | 3,423,180 |
| Austria | 1,470,527 |
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 | 24,819,633 | 11,472,975 | -13,346,658 |
| United Kingdom | 1,081,307 | 20,758,246 | +19,676,939 |
| China | 4,629,515 | 131,633 | -4,497,882 |
| Hungary | 3,423,180 | 0 | -3,423,180 |
| Austria | 1,239,534 | 230,993 | -1,008,541 |
| Italy | 475,293 | 876,601 | +401,308 |
| Canada | 532,537 | 528,951 | -3,586 |
| Netherlands | 741,199 | 55,958 | -685,241 |
| Portugal | 129,362 | 492,515 | +363,153 |
| Germany | 102,079 | 510,243 | +408,164 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +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 | 43,792,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,289,166 |
| Road transport | 1,581,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,072,450 |
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 | 14,301,630 | 29,490,577 | +15,188,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,883,199 | 6,405,967 | -15,477,232 |
| Road transport | 1,581,143 | 0 | -1,581,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 535,732 | 536,718 | +986 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,531,961 |
| Harwich | 10,990,964 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,933,700 |
| Dover | 3,678,310 |
| 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 | 12,101,197 | 24,430,764 | +12,329,567 |
| Harwich | 10,990,964 | 0 | -10,990,964 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,729,321 | 204,379 | -9,524,942 |
| Dover | 150,668 | 3,527,642 | +3,376,974 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 0 | 2,778,302 | +2,778,302 |
| Portsmouth | 25,410 | 1,918,087 | +1,892,677 |
| London Stansted Airport | 896,804 | 727,876 | -168,928 |
| ZLC | 1,581,143 | 0 | -1,581,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 552,927 | 922,258 | +369,331 |
| 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 |
| Air transport | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 27,463,955 |
| Belgium | 12,550,258 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,426,855 |
| Germany | 3,967,941 |
| France | 3,886,348 |
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 | 6,032,328 | 21,431,627 | +15,399,299 |
| Belgium | 10,324,418 | 2,225,840 | -8,098,578 |
| United Arab Emirates | 231,565 | 7,195,290 | +6,963,725 |
| Germany | 1,073,590 | 2,894,351 | +1,820,761 |
| France | 3,288,458 | 597,890 | -2,690,568 |
| South Korea | 109,004 | 1,266,743 | +1,157,739 |
| Portugal | 346,758 | 1,003,039 | +656,281 |
| Canada | 914,898 | 187,635 | -727,263 |
| Denmark | 636,258 | 146,085 | -490,173 |
| Qatar | 682,668 | 0 | -682,668 |
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 | 37,978,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,346,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,521,103 |
| 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 | 11,155,222 | 26,822,804 | +15,667,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,599,494 | 13,747,180 | -2,852,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 779,228 | 741,875 | -37,353 |
| 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 | 33,603,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,510,168 |
| Harwich | 10,741,507 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,673,834 |
| 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 | 8,885,226 | 24,718,552 | +15,833,326 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,450,044 | 13,060,124 | +7,610,080 |
| Harwich | 10,741,507 | 0 | -10,741,507 |
| London Stansted Airport | 816,196 | 857,638 | +41,442 |
| ZLC | 418,198 | 579,629 | +161,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 311,083 | 424,590 | +113,507 |
| Southampton | 78,529 | 410,017 | +331,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,985 | 273,358 | +95,373 |
| Dover | 14,918 | 433,162 | +418,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 225,269 | 188,457 | -36,812 |
Quick facts
HS code: 840710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engines designed specifically for airplanes and other aircraft