Import/export HS code 851130: Distributors and ignition coils
Components that manage and deliver electrical power to spark plugs in engines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 29,970,373 |
| China | 20,323,668 |
| Japan | 15,166,983 |
| Italy | 12,863,371 |
| Germany | 11,011,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 14,327,419 | 15,642,954 | +1,315,535 |
| China | 12,074,521 | 8,249,147 | -3,825,374 |
| Japan | 8,052,007 | 7,114,976 | -937,031 |
| Italy | 9,910,217 | 2,953,154 | -6,957,063 |
| Germany | 5,611,337 | 5,400,265 | -211,072 |
| United States | 1,424,652 | 2,265,022 | +840,370 |
| Poland | 1,649,441 | 984,984 | -664,457 |
| Sweden | 367,649 | 424,723 | +57,074 |
| France | 341,911 | 428,445 | +86,534 |
| Austria | 63,533 | 624,717 | +561,184 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 33,326,977 |
| China | 25,463,721 |
| Japan | 15,721,505 |
| United States | 4,547,846 |
| Slovenia | 3,024,772 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,993,807 | 17,333,170 | +1,339,363 |
| China | 14,684,286 | 10,779,435 | -3,904,851 |
| Japan | 8,338,770 | 7,382,735 | -956,035 |
| United States | 1,791,328 | 2,756,518 | +965,190 |
| Slovenia | 1,656,582 | 1,368,190 | -288,392 |
| Portugal | 875,304 | 1,065,889 | +190,585 |
| Italy | 910,481 | 926,822 | +16,341 |
| Germany | 593,297 | 617,497 | +24,200 |
| Sweden | 315,566 | 455,526 | +139,960 |
| Netherlands | 281,516 | 162,024 | -119,492 |
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 | 29 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
| Essex | 13 |
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 | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Essex | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -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 | 39,942,065 |
| Other | 24,296,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,054,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,425,213 |
| Rail transport | 9,945 |
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 | 18,747,521 | 21,194,544 | +2,447,023 |
| Other | 18,532,670 | 5,764,027 | -12,768,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,262,424 | 9,792,506 | -469,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,624,167 | 8,801,046 | +1,176,879 |
| Rail transport | 8,965 | 980 | -7,985 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 32,036,110 |
| 000 | 24,296,697 |
| Southampton | 12,100,946 |
| Felixstowe | 6,397,408 |
| Dover | 4,736,915 |
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 | 15,239,096 | 16,797,014 | +1,557,918 |
| 000 | 18,532,670 | 5,764,027 | -12,768,643 |
| Southampton | 6,531,338 | 5,569,608 | -961,730 |
| Felixstowe | 3,314,675 | 3,082,733 | -231,942 |
| Dover | 2,401,284 | 2,335,631 | -65,653 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,829,980 | 2,363,161 | +533,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 938,510 | 993,096 | +54,586 |
| London | 718,311 | 1,118,592 | +400,281 |
| Eurotunnel | 785,353 | 987,921 | +202,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 792,230 | 951,340 | +159,110 |
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 | 91 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 68 |
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 73 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERMOTOR GROUP LIMITED | 119 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 118 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 114 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| MOBILETRON UK LIMITED | 111 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 110 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 108 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 106 |
| BMW HAMS HALL MOTOREN GMBH | 106 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 100 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| Other | 25 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | 3,002,844 |
| China | 2,334,991 |
| Saudi Arabia | 806,723 |
| Poland | 782,192 |
| Brazil | 727,451 |
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 | 1,450,411 | 1,552,433 | +102,022 |
| China | 1,474,774 | 860,217 | -614,557 |
| Saudi Arabia | 27,201 | 779,522 | +752,321 |
| Poland | 346,036 | 436,156 | +90,120 |
| Brazil | 85,372 | 642,079 | +556,707 |
| Germany | 327,368 | 303,177 | -24,191 |
| United Arab Emirates | 200,493 | 244,541 | +44,048 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 44,333 | 354,871 | +310,538 |
| France | 177,717 | 201,793 | +24,076 |
| Spain | 187,006 | 94,175 | -92,831 |
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 | 13,238 |
| Taiwan | 8,953 |
| Turkey | 2,150 |
| Germany | 1,074 |
| XI | 687 |
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 | 7,546 | 5,692 | -1,854 |
| Taiwan | 4,831 | 4,122 | -709 |
| Turkey | 1,216 | 934 | -282 |
| Germany | 756 | 318 | -438 |
| XI | 0 | 687 | +687 |
| Slovenia | 91 | 96 | +5 |
| Japan | 154 | 0 | -154 |
| Italy | 0 | 142 | +142 |
| Austria | 0 | 124 | +124 |
| Poland | 55 | 68 | +13 |
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 | 7,859,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,061,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,869,026 |
| Other | 28,423 |
| Road transport | 1,027 |
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 | 3,232,960 | 4,626,838 | +1,393,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,633,331 | 1,427,719 | -205,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,364,837 | 1,504,189 | +139,352 |
| Other | 15,819 | 12,604 | -3,215 |
| Road transport | 1,027 | 0 | -1,027 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,071,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,583,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,300,998 |
| Felixstowe | 1,243,144 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,124,857 |
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 | 1,522,480 | 2,548,915 | +1,026,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,247,086 | 1,336,172 | +89,086 |
| East Midlands Airport | 721,480 | 579,518 | -141,962 |
| Felixstowe | 1,048,907 | 194,237 | -854,670 |
| London Stansted Airport | 689,191 | 435,666 | -253,525 |
| Southampton | 249,737 | 562,917 | +313,180 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 0 | 770,019 | +770,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,679 | 470,946 | +353,267 |
| ZLC | 135,737 | 123,269 | -12,468 |
| Tyne | 83,364 | 124,002 | +40,638 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components that manage and deliver electrical power to spark plugs in engines