Import/export HS code 840731: Small engines (up to 50 cm³)
Compact engines with a cylinder capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 181,440 |
| United States | 89,385 |
| Taiwan | 37,908 |
| Poland | 37,612 |
| France | 30,734 |
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 | 121,031 | 60,409 | -60,622 |
| United States | 29,601 | 59,784 | +30,183 |
| Taiwan | 14,512 | 23,396 | +8,884 |
| Poland | 37,612 | 0 | -37,612 |
| France | 30,734 | 0 | -30,734 |
| Germany | 21,782 | 6,441 | -15,341 |
| Ireland | 3,919 | 11,814 | +7,895 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,037 | +13,037 |
| Australia | 5,200 | 1,657 | -3,543 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,968 | 1,469 | -2,499 |
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 | 179,929 |
| United States | 76,513 |
| United Kingdom | 66,283 |
| Taiwan | 37,908 |
| Poland | 37,612 |
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 | 118,051 | 61,878 | -56,173 |
| United States | 29,601 | 46,912 | +17,311 |
| United Kingdom | 36,627 | 29,656 | -6,971 |
| Taiwan | 14,512 | 23,396 | +8,884 |
| Poland | 37,612 | 0 | -37,612 |
| Germany | 21,782 | 0 | -21,782 |
| Ireland | 3,919 | 8,067 | +4,148 |
| Australia | 5,200 | 1,657 | -3,543 |
| Croatia | 0 | 6,441 | +6,441 |
| Italy | 3,553 | 1,480 | -2,073 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 278,127 |
| Other | 75,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,124 |
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 | 161,288 | 116,839 | -44,449 |
| Other | 75,067 | 0 | -75,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,236 | 55,058 | +47,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,321 | 9,803 | -18,518 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 119,039 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,121 |
| 000 | 75,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,117 |
| London | 37,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 53,937 | 65,102 | +11,165 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,172 | 2,949 | -72,223 |
| 000 | 75,067 | 0 | -75,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,709 | 23,408 | -7,301 |
| London | 26,982 | 10,766 | -16,216 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 36,039 | +36,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,470 | 25,380 | +23,910 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 13,037 | +13,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,919 | 0 | -3,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,036 | 1,657 | -379 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 4 |
| 2024-04 | 2 |
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+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 853,198 |
| Lebanon | 657,330 |
| Ireland | 389,619 |
| Germany | 322,800 |
| United Arab Emirates | 218,616 |
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 | 94,660 | 758,538 | +663,878 |
| Lebanon | 657,330 | 0 | -657,330 |
| Ireland | 215,444 | 174,175 | -41,269 |
| Germany | 4,847 | 317,953 | +313,106 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,109 | 164,507 | +110,398 |
| France | 103,795 | 71,418 | -32,377 |
| Netherlands | 9,675 | 161,492 | +151,817 |
| China | 104,657 | 58,936 | -45,721 |
| Greece | 14,669 | 148,849 | +134,180 |
| Kuwait | 46,013 | 91,947 | +45,934 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,460 | 0 | -1,460 |
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 | 3,178,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 483,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 408,578 |
| Road transport | 18,860 |
| Other | 1,460 |
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 | 1,373,406 | 1,805,278 | +431,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,946 | 232,306 | -18,640 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,370 | 403,208 | +397,838 |
| Road transport | 18,860 | 0 | -18,860 |
| Other | 1,460 | 0 | -1,460 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,437,177 |
| Birmingham Airport | 869,167 |
| East Midlands Airport | 709,607 |
| Liverpool Docks | 218,169 |
| Felixstowe | 175,649 |
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 | 969,406 | 467,771 | -501,635 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 869,167 | +869,167 |
| East Midlands Airport | 316,395 | 393,212 | +76,817 |
| Liverpool Docks | 133,074 | 85,095 | -47,979 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 175,649 | +175,649 |
| Holyhead | 80,910 | 89,080 | +8,170 |
| Southampton | 0 | 143,335 | +143,335 |
| ZLC | 76,402 | 57,371 | -19,031 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,528 | 58,131 | +27,603 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,370 | 81,198 | +75,828 |
Quick facts
HS code: 840731
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compact engines with a cylinder capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or less