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 | 48,290,589 |
| Thailand | 27,493,843 |
| Netherlands | 18,934,494 |
| France | 14,091,675 |
| Austria | 11,157,478 |
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 | 25,856,984 | 22,433,605 | -3,423,379 |
| Thailand | 11,610,508 | 15,883,335 | +4,272,827 |
| Netherlands | 6,926,961 | 12,007,533 | +5,080,572 |
| France | 9,398,280 | 4,693,395 | -4,704,885 |
| Austria | 9,523,342 | 1,634,136 | -7,889,206 |
| Italy | 4,809,931 | 4,539,500 | -270,431 |
| China | 2,013,104 | 7,110,979 | +5,097,875 |
| India | 3,641,383 | 4,200,046 | +558,663 |
| Spain | 220,870 | 307,134 | +86,264 |
| United States | 169,954 | 348,686 | +178,732 |
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 | 58,384,702 |
| Thailand | 38,192,550 |
| China | 11,938,952 |
| France | 11,089,404 |
| Italy | 10,185,127 |
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 | 31,698,614 | 26,686,088 | -5,012,526 |
| Thailand | 16,833,391 | 21,359,159 | +4,525,768 |
| China | 4,472,704 | 7,466,248 | +2,993,544 |
| France | 5,480,659 | 5,608,745 | +128,086 |
| Italy | 5,814,260 | 4,370,867 | -1,443,393 |
| India | 3,645,443 | 4,214,086 | +568,643 |
| Austria | 5,684,687 | 1,062,375 | -4,622,312 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,074,338 | +2,074,338 |
| Taiwan | 200,791 | 131,623 | -69,168 |
| United Kingdom | 34,802 | 296,287 | +261,485 |
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 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 53,830,718 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,525,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,487,287 |
| Air transport | 2,045,056 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 29,004,387 | 24,826,331 | -4,178,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,195,055 | 22,330,680 | -7,864,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,119,066 | 25,368,221 | +10,249,155 |
| Air transport | 615,805 | 1,429,251 | +813,446 |
| 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 | 53,830,718 |
| Dover | 23,255,162 |
| 499 | 14,770,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,013,490 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,565,874 |
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 | 29,004,387 | 24,826,331 | -4,178,056 |
| Dover | 14,848,354 | 8,406,808 | -6,441,546 |
| 499 | 6,784,844 | 7,985,466 | +1,200,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,654,071 | 7,359,419 | +705,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,590,118 | 3,975,756 | -1,614,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,424,179 | 5,409,133 | +1,984,954 |
| Southampton | 3,035,253 | 5,771,206 | +2,735,953 |
| Felixstowe | 1,810,631 | 5,856,770 | +4,046,139 |
| London | 2,557,925 | 2,792,993 | +235,068 |
| East Midlands Airport | 347,495 | 1,005,271 | +657,776 |
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 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUZUKI GB PLC | 116 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 113 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 109 |
| DK MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 82 |
| MOTO GB LIMITED | 53 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 48 |
| ROYAL ENFIELD UK LIMITED | 47 |
| EICHER MOTORS LIMITED | 45 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE NV | 39 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 2,049,276 |
| United States | 1,736,468 |
| India | 1,639,945 |
| Australia | 1,327,212 |
| Czechia | 1,110,642 |
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 | 1,193,280 | +337,284 |
| United States | 895,498 | 840,970 | -54,528 |
| India | 1,592,849 | 47,096 | -1,545,753 |
| Australia | 1,087,933 | 239,279 | -848,654 |
| Czechia | 973,973 | 136,669 | -837,304 |
| Ireland | 454,531 | 518,002 | +63,471 |
| Sweden | 84,533 | 827,406 | +742,873 |
| Netherlands | 562,792 | 88,159 | -474,633 |
| Norway | 33,557 | 459,322 | +425,765 |
| Japan | 319,163 | 104,225 | -214,938 |
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 | 341,957 |
| Nicaragua | 312,334 |
| 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 | 154,342 | 187,615 | +33,273 |
| Nicaragua | 161,875 | 150,459 | -11,416 |
| 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) | 6,291,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,976,854 |
| Air transport | 1,903,249 |
| Other | 662,084 |
| 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) | 3,595,067 | 2,695,966 | -899,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,551,335 | 2,425,519 | -1,125,816 |
| Air transport | 1,313,736 | 589,513 | -724,223 |
| Other | 324,010 | 338,074 | +14,064 |
| 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 | 3,034,683 |
| Felixstowe | 2,460,847 |
| Dover | 2,403,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,752,064 |
| 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 | 2,190,999 | 843,684 | -1,347,315 |
| Felixstowe | 2,291,966 | 168,881 | -2,123,085 |
| Dover | 1,133,250 | 1,269,938 | +136,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,257,310 | 494,754 | -762,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 168,940 | 1,273,014 | +1,104,074 |
| London Gateway Port | 607,437 | 388,062 | -219,375 |
| Southampton | 305,102 | 427,062 | +121,960 |
| 000 | 324,010 | 338,074 | +14,064 |
| Liverpool Docks | 231,163 | 337,262 | +106,099 |
| Holyhead | 98,893 | 81,981 | -16,912 |
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