Import/export HS code 871140: Very large engine motorcycles (500-800 cm³)
Motorcycles with engines between 500 cm³ and 800 cm³, offering high power for heavy-duty use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 49,205,827 |
| Thailand | 28,076,732 |
| Netherlands | 19,720,970 |
| France | 13,641,505 |
| Austria | 10,930,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 25,918,924 | 23,286,903 | -2,632,021 |
| Thailand | 12,119,771 | 15,956,961 | +3,837,190 |
| Netherlands | 7,285,730 | 12,435,240 | +5,149,510 |
| France | 8,940,355 | 4,701,150 | -4,239,205 |
| Austria | 9,013,830 | 1,916,458 | -7,097,372 |
| China | 1,814,270 | 7,653,473 | +5,839,203 |
| Italy | 4,871,435 | 4,367,810 | -503,625 |
| India | 3,964,293 | 3,612,628 | -351,665 |
| Spain | 217,145 | 374,850 | +157,705 |
| United States | 225,684 | 315,168 | +89,484 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 58,744,883 |
| Thailand | 38,872,631 |
| China | 11,972,164 |
| France | 11,760,442 |
| Italy | 10,198,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 31,390,991 | 27,353,892 | -4,037,099 |
| Thailand | 17,686,863 | 21,185,768 | +3,498,905 |
| China | 3,922,449 | 8,049,715 | +4,127,266 |
| France | 5,441,903 | 6,318,539 | +876,636 |
| Italy | 5,998,984 | 4,199,177 | -1,799,807 |
| India | 3,968,353 | 3,626,668 | -341,685 |
| Austria | 5,460,997 | 1,309,351 | -4,151,646 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,279,593 | +2,279,593 |
| Portugal | 91,730 | 258,848 | +167,118 |
| Taiwan | 200,791 | 131,623 | -69,168 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,868,566 |
| Other | 52,096,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,575,299 |
| Air transport | 2,103,293 |
| Road transport | 14,563 |
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) | 29,899,078 | 22,969,488 | -6,929,590 |
| Other | 29,890,371 | 22,205,943 | -7,684,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,764,979 | 28,810,320 | +14,045,341 |
| Air transport | 616,258 | 1,487,035 | +870,777 |
| Road transport | 14,563 | 0 | -14,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 52,096,314 |
| Dover | 23,854,675 |
| 499 | 16,578,961 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,751,413 |
| Southampton | 10,025,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 29,890,371 | 22,205,943 | -7,684,428 |
| Dover | 14,593,249 | 9,261,426 | -5,331,823 |
| 499 | 6,443,143 | 10,135,818 | +3,692,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,011,869 | 6,739,544 | -272,325 |
| Southampton | 3,041,753 | 6,984,156 | +3,942,403 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,221,522 | 4,342,642 | -878,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,742,061 | 5,364,905 | +1,622,844 |
| Felixstowe | 1,473,863 | 5,800,906 | +4,327,043 |
| London | 2,529,327 | 2,984,821 | +455,494 |
| East Midlands Airport | 347,495 | 1,028,905 | +681,410 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUZUKI GB PLC | 117 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 114 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 110 |
| DK MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 82 |
| MOTO GB LIMITED | 54 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 49 |
| ROYAL ENFIELD UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EICHER MOTORS LIMITED | 46 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE NV | 40 |
| QUADZILLA LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,154,734 |
| United States | 1,760,837 |
| India | 1,639,945 |
| Australia | 1,325,862 |
| Czechia | 1,062,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 855,996 | 1,298,738 | +442,742 |
| United States | 883,852 | 876,985 | -6,867 |
| India | 1,592,849 | 47,096 | -1,545,753 |
| Australia | 1,117,283 | 208,579 | -908,704 |
| Czechia | 987,348 | 74,667 | -912,681 |
| Ireland | 452,411 | 574,654 | +122,243 |
| Sweden | 117,278 | 794,661 | +677,383 |
| Netherlands | 571,053 | 79,898 | -491,155 |
| Norway | 33,557 | 459,322 | +425,765 |
| Japan | 324,043 | 104,760 | -219,283 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 358,509 |
| Nicaragua | 318,962 |
| XI | 7,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 147,222 | 211,287 | +64,065 |
| Nicaragua | 166,875 | 152,087 | -14,788 |
| XI | 7,793 | 0 | -7,793 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,379,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,022,216 |
| Air transport | 1,904,685 |
| Other | 685,264 |
| Road transport | 1,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,704,653 | 2,675,113 | -1,029,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,642,305 | 2,379,911 | -1,262,394 |
| Air transport | 1,282,251 | 622,434 | -659,817 |
| Other | 321,890 | 363,374 | +41,484 |
| Road transport | 1,250 | 0 | -1,250 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,987,806 |
| Dover | 2,514,445 |
| Felixstowe | 2,485,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,754,113 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,441,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,275,524 | 712,282 | -1,563,242 |
| Dover | 1,151,250 | 1,363,195 | +211,945 |
| Felixstowe | 2,290,466 | 195,434 | -2,095,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,227,500 | 526,613 | -700,887 |
| Immingham Docks | 209,946 | 1,232,008 | +1,022,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 653,667 | 351,847 | -301,820 |
| Southampton | 292,102 | 427,062 | +134,960 |
| 000 | 321,890 | 363,374 | +41,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 259,158 | 328,262 | +69,104 |
| Holyhead | 98,893 | 89,252 | -9,641 |
Quick facts
HS code: 871140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Motorcycles with engines between 500 cm³ and 800 cm³, offering high power for heavy-duty use