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 | 29,298,058 |
| China | 20,752,974 |
| Japan | 15,110,652 |
| Italy | 12,984,859 |
| Germany | 11,186,926 |
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 | 14,079,663 | 15,218,395 | +1,138,732 |
| China | 12,450,033 | 8,302,941 | -4,147,092 |
| Japan | 7,579,114 | 7,531,538 | -47,576 |
| Italy | 9,680,866 | 3,303,993 | -6,376,873 |
| Germany | 5,701,224 | 5,485,702 | -215,522 |
| United States | 1,489,509 | 2,297,975 | +808,466 |
| Poland | 1,862,296 | 881,293 | -981,003 |
| Sweden | 365,524 | 437,939 | +72,415 |
| France | 351,458 | 369,231 | +17,773 |
| Austria | 62,364 | 614,859 | +552,495 |
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 | 32,657,096 |
| China | 26,005,105 |
| Japan | 15,660,127 |
| United States | 4,589,768 |
| Slovenia | 3,094,765 |
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 | 15,796,046 | 16,861,050 | +1,065,004 |
| China | 15,269,784 | 10,735,321 | -4,534,463 |
| Japan | 7,877,927 | 7,782,200 | -95,727 |
| United States | 1,799,532 | 2,790,236 | +990,704 |
| Slovenia | 1,736,951 | 1,357,814 | -379,137 |
| Portugal | 962,563 | 1,005,638 | +43,075 |
| Italy | 756,736 | 985,904 | +229,168 |
| Germany | 580,318 | 648,117 | +67,799 |
| Sweden | 311,035 | 445,332 | +134,297 |
| Netherlands | 294,819 | 131,599 | -163,220 |
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 | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
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 | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Essex | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +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 | 39,231,048 |
| Other | 25,419,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,921,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,312,816 |
| 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 | 18,476,731 | 20,754,317 | +2,277,586 |
| Other | 18,389,925 | 7,029,505 | -11,360,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,961,581 | 9,960,320 | -1,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,207,177 | 8,105,639 | -101,538 |
| 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 | 31,345,805 |
| 000 | 25,419,430 |
| Southampton | 11,963,771 |
| Felixstowe | 6,783,316 |
| Dover | 4,893,265 |
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 | 14,992,454 | 16,353,351 | +1,360,897 |
| 000 | 18,389,925 | 7,029,505 | -11,360,420 |
| Southampton | 6,272,419 | 5,691,352 | -581,067 |
| Felixstowe | 3,512,736 | 3,270,580 | -242,156 |
| Dover | 2,593,851 | 2,299,414 | -294,437 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,853,779 | 2,415,999 | +562,220 |
| East Midlands Airport | 896,077 | 953,531 | +57,454 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 926,107 | 919,276 | -6,831 |
| London | 717,963 | 1,079,541 | +361,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 742,603 | 1,000,030 | +257,427 |
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 | 92 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 73 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 56 |
| 2025-07 | 67 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERMOTOR GROUP LIMITED | 118 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 117 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 113 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| MOBILETRON UK LIMITED | 110 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 109 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 107 |
| BMW HAMS HALL MOTOREN GMBH | 105 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 105 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 99 |
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+ | 82 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 24 |
| 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 | 2,950,654 |
| China | 2,487,137 |
| Saudi Arabia | 807,910 |
| Poland | 784,796 |
| Germany | 695,695 |
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 | 1,393,455 | 1,557,199 | +163,744 |
| China | 1,536,708 | 950,429 | -586,279 |
| Saudi Arabia | 27,275 | 780,635 | +753,360 |
| Poland | 336,247 | 448,549 | +112,302 |
| Germany | 405,411 | 290,284 | -115,127 |
| Brazil | 70,639 | 612,623 | +541,984 |
| XS | 228,994 | 190,115 | -38,879 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 46,187 | 344,663 | +298,476 |
| France | 171,985 | 209,636 | +37,651 |
| United Arab Emirates | 198,722 | 182,880 | -15,842 |
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 | 14,254 |
| Taiwan | 9,966 |
| Turkey | 2,557 |
| XU | 1,739 |
| Germany | 1,162 |
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 | 7,717 | 6,537 | -1,180 |
| Taiwan | 5,527 | 4,439 | -1,088 |
| Turkey | 1,561 | 996 | -565 |
| XU | 1,285 | 454 | -831 |
| Germany | 844 | 318 | -526 |
| XI | 0 | 687 | +687 |
| Slovenia | 91 | 96 | +5 |
| Japan | 154 | 0 | -154 |
| Italy | 0 | 142 | +142 |
| Austria | 0 | 124 | +124 |
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 | 7,716,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,171,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,923,533 |
| Other | 31,187 |
| 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 | 3,149,188 | 4,567,555 | +1,418,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,683,889 | 1,487,886 | -196,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,363,492 | 1,560,041 | +196,549 |
| Other | 17,315 | 13,872 | -3,443 |
| 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 | 3,895,891 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,633,607 |
| Felixstowe | 1,403,859 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,280,332 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,232,254 |
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 | 1,475,112 | 2,420,779 | +945,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,256,795 | 1,376,812 | +120,017 |
| Felixstowe | 1,110,200 | 293,659 | -816,541 |
| East Midlands Airport | 676,983 | 603,349 | -73,634 |
| London Stansted Airport | 696,159 | 536,095 | -160,064 |
| Southampton | 257,301 | 543,223 | +285,922 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 0 | 770,019 | +770,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,608 | 452,605 | +359,997 |
| ZLC | 134,080 | 127,361 | -6,719 |
| 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