Import/export HS code 840729: Various spark-ignition engines
Engines that use spark ignition but are not classified under other specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,254,469 |
| Canada | 1,227,934 |
| Germany | 476,092 |
| Belgium | 388,731 |
| Poland | 320,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,236,170 | 1,018,299 | -217,871 |
| Canada | 564,201 | 663,733 | +99,532 |
| Germany | 1,208 | 474,884 | +473,676 |
| Belgium | 184,754 | 203,977 | +19,223 |
| Poland | 1,207 | 319,438 | +318,231 |
| Netherlands | 210,483 | 0 | -210,483 |
| Finland | 0 | 161,422 | +161,422 |
| Mexico | 0 | 137,371 | +137,371 |
| Sweden | 90,700 | 38,058 | -52,642 |
| Spain | 77,582 | 0 | -77,582 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3,255,632 |
| United States | 915,456 |
| Germany | 477,368 |
| United Kingdom | 172,594 |
| Finland | 162,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,501,472 | 1,754,160 | +252,688 |
| United States | 493,716 | 421,740 | -71,976 |
| Germany | 2,484 | 474,884 | +472,400 |
| United Kingdom | 160,579 | 12,015 | -148,564 |
| Finland | 200 | 162,122 | +161,922 |
| Philippines | 108,066 | 0 | -108,066 |
| Japan | 25,084 | 64,749 | +39,665 |
| India | 57,427 | 0 | -57,427 |
| China | 11,290 | 45,504 | +34,214 |
| Austria | 9,387 | 32,815 | +23,428 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,476,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,671,719 |
| Air transport | 392,147 |
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) | 1,743,107 | 1,733,410 | -9,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 493,104 | 1,178,615 | +685,511 |
| Air transport | 226,412 | 165,735 | -60,677 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,127,713 |
| Dover | 630,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 592,554 |
| Immingham Docks | 296,882 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 222,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,449,112 | 1,678,601 | +229,489 |
| Dover | 135,822 | 494,305 | +358,483 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,734 | 497,820 | +403,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,392 | 186,490 | +76,098 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,565 | 131,196 | +39,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,558 | 5,286 | -179,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,156 | 0 | -152,156 |
| East Midlands Airport | 95,954 | 10,877 | -85,077 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 81,324 | 5,943 | -75,381 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,947 | 16,887 | -7,060 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 956,342 |
| United States | 367,752 |
| Switzerland | 230,716 |
| France | 178,662 |
| Denmark | 117,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 956,342 | 0 | -956,342 |
| United States | 118,945 | 248,807 | +129,862 |
| Switzerland | 76,949 | 153,767 | +76,818 |
| France | 49,928 | 128,734 | +78,806 |
| Denmark | 117,470 | 0 | -117,470 |
| Spain | 89,067 | 25,292 | -63,775 |
| Netherlands | 61,642 | 27,900 | -33,742 |
| United Arab Emirates | 77,455 | 7,107 | -70,348 |
| Poland | 83,588 | 0 | -83,588 |
| Portugal | 23,000 | 37,314 | +14,314 |
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) | 1,155,446 |
| Air transport | 940,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 529,859 |
| Road transport | 900 |
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) | 1,079,687 | 75,759 | -1,003,928 |
| Air transport | 409,413 | 531,095 | +121,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 352,618 | 177,241 | -175,377 |
| Road transport | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 956,342 |
| East Midlands Airport | 476,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 392,847 |
| ZLC | 236,833 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 956,342 | 0 | -956,342 |
| East Midlands Airport | 265,595 | 211,006 | -54,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,189 | 172,658 | -47,531 |
| ZLC | 76,803 | 160,030 | +83,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,749 | 110,641 | +74,892 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,743 | 0 | -116,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,822 | 0 | -69,822 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,883 | 40,298 | +18,415 |
| Harwich | 47,950 | 0 | -47,950 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 39,348 | +39,348 |
Quick facts
HS code: 840729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engines that use spark ignition but are not classified under other specific codes