Import/export HS code 871120: Medium engine motorcycles (50-250 cm³)
Motorcycles with an engine size between 50 cm³ and 250 cm³. Suitable for everyday commuting and light touring
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 | 28,841,939 |
| Netherlands | 21,903,695 |
| France | 20,539,582 |
| Italy | 18,568,788 |
| Austria | 14,859,917 |
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 | 10,385,259 | 18,456,680 | +8,071,421 |
| Netherlands | 8,231,592 | 13,672,103 | +5,440,511 |
| France | 14,813,047 | 5,726,535 | -9,086,512 |
| Italy | 8,941,690 | 9,627,098 | +685,408 |
| Austria | 11,297,522 | 3,562,395 | -7,735,127 |
| Viet Nam | 5,839,157 | 4,684,488 | -1,154,669 |
| Japan | 4,708,048 | 2,706,379 | -2,001,669 |
| Thailand | 3,217,370 | 2,901,781 | -315,589 |
| Denmark | 684,257 | 1,036,299 | +352,042 |
| India | 609,559 | 861,779 | +252,220 |
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 | 30,455,500 |
| Italy | 19,244,359 |
| Austria | 17,494,512 |
| Indonesia | 14,284,023 |
| Viet Nam | 12,642,929 |
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 | 10,970,829 | 19,484,671 | +8,513,842 |
| Italy | 8,690,667 | 10,553,692 | +1,863,025 |
| Austria | 12,683,754 | 4,810,758 | -7,872,996 |
| Indonesia | 8,842,077 | 5,441,946 | -3,400,131 |
| Viet Nam | 6,945,905 | 5,697,024 | -1,248,881 |
| France | 6,383,231 | 5,902,385 | -480,846 |
| Japan | 5,863,124 | 5,417,785 | -445,339 |
| India | 4,297,370 | 2,752,110 | -1,545,260 |
| Thailand | 3,296,529 | 3,292,431 | -4,098 |
| Spain | 1,770,938 | 959,853 | -811,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Northern Ireland | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Devon | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,230,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,554,379 |
| Other | 23,607,512 |
| Air transport | 2,450,091 |
| Road transport | 12,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,211,534 | 30,018,807 | -10,192,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,393,271 | 25,161,108 | +10,767,837 |
| Other | 15,327,021 | 8,280,491 | -7,046,530 |
| Air transport | 925,193 | 1,524,898 | +599,705 |
| Road transport | 5,517 | 6,879 | +1,362 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 34,574,617 |
| 000 | 23,607,512 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,697,593 |
| Southampton | 12,154,564 |
| Felixstowe | 11,990,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 21,743,480 | 12,831,137 | -8,912,343 |
| 000 | 15,327,021 | 8,280,491 | -7,046,530 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,243,795 | 11,453,798 | +210,003 |
| Southampton | 4,852,481 | 7,302,083 | +2,449,602 |
| Felixstowe | 6,663,575 | 5,327,230 | -1,336,345 |
| 499 | 2,026,678 | 5,871,514 | +3,844,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,019 | 6,348,252 | +6,100,233 |
| London | 3,087,415 | 2,696,959 | -390,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,700,296 | 1,365,730 | -1,334,566 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 956,609 | 381,178 | -575,431 |
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 | 51 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 113 |
| LLEXETER LIMITED | 107 |
| SUZUKI GB PLC | 104 |
| MOTO GB LIMITED | 95 |
| FUNBIKES LIMITED | 82 |
| STOMP DISTRIBUTION LTD | 58 |
| MOORE LARGE & CO. LIMITED | 53 |
| QUADZILLA LIMITED | 52 |
| CHEDDAR MX STORE LIMITED | 48 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 1,465,024 |
| Sweden | 587,176 |
| Ireland | 467,554 |
| Cyprus | 393,579 |
| Norway | 215,908 |
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 | 1,145,707 | 319,317 | -826,390 |
| Sweden | 42,893 | 544,283 | +501,390 |
| Ireland | 289,383 | 178,171 | -111,212 |
| Cyprus | 194,028 | 199,551 | +5,523 |
| Norway | 22,301 | 193,607 | +171,306 |
| Luxembourg | 201,693 | 0 | -201,693 |
| Japan | 67,133 | 85,312 | +18,179 |
| Australia | 61,813 | 75,363 | +13,550 |
| Netherlands | 57,617 | 70,265 | +12,648 |
| Spain | 71,007 | 32,315 | -38,692 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 159,651 |
| Nicaragua | 11,009 |
| XI | 3,692 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 143,598 | 16,053 | -127,545 |
| Nicaragua | 3,550 | 7,459 | +3,909 |
| XI | 3,692 | 0 | -3,692 |
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) | 2,887,224 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,669,565 |
| Air transport | 221,745 |
| Other | 174,352 |
| Road transport | 6,000 |
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) | 1,712,624 | 1,174,600 | -538,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 868,583 | 800,982 | -67,601 |
| Air transport | 156,045 | 65,700 | -90,345 |
| Other | 150,840 | 23,512 | -127,328 |
| Road transport | 6,000 | 0 | -6,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,153,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 813,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 758,834 |
| Felixstowe | 547,544 |
| Southampton | 404,070 |
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 Gateway Port | 939,637 | 214,198 | -725,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,768 | 729,098 | +644,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 428,847 | 329,987 | -98,860 |
| Felixstowe | 432,134 | 115,410 | -316,724 |
| Southampton | 132,347 | 271,723 | +139,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,187 | 143,923 | +51,736 |
| Holyhead | 104,894 | 126,208 | +21,314 |
| Dover | 215,543 | 7,135 | -208,408 |
| 000 | 150,840 | 23,512 | -127,328 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,036 | 45,088 | -46,948 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 871120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Motorcycles with an engine size between 50 cm³ and 250 cm³. Suitable for everyday commuting and light touring