PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD
PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD is a supplier based in UNITED KINGDOM with 2,550 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. It ranks #3 among suppliers of Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850211) to the U.S. by shipment count. Its top U.S. customers include CATERPILLAR INC, PERKINS SHIBAURA ENGINES LLC, and PERKINS ENGINES, primarily ships HS code 850211. Shipments arrive primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Shipment volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/supplier/perkins-engines-co-ltd
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What PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD ships and to whom — the strongest product-customer relationships in its shipment records. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion p… → PERKINS SHIBAURA ENGINES LLC with 635 shipments, followed by Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel… → CATERPILLAR INC (169) and Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion p… → CATERPILLAR INC (163).
Top U.S. customers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR INC | 826 |
| PERKINS SHIBAURA ENGINES LLC | 720 |
| PERKINS ENGINES | 262 |
| WEILER FORESTRY INC | 73 |
| PATHFINDER POWER SOLUTIONS | 59 |
| QUINN COMPANY | 52 |
| PROGRESS RAIL LOCOMOTIVE INC | 31 |
| PROGRESS RAIL | 26 |
| BONDED LOGISTICS | 21 |
| CATERPILLAR REMAN POWERTRAIN INDIAN A LLC | 19 |
Top products (HS codes)
Unlock PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD’s full product & HS-code breakdownOrigin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | 2,234 |
| CHINA | 255 |
| FRANCE | 22 |
| BELGIUM | 16 |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | 11 |
| PORTUGAL | 4 |
| INDIA | 3 |
| MEXICO | 3 |
| GERMANY | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 847 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 598 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 279 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 238 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 221 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 196 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 32 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 24 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 22 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 16 |
Other suppliers of Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) of an output not exceeding 75 kva
Suppliers that also ship Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850211) to the U.S., ranked by shipment volume.
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AGCO POWER INC | 1,394 |
| YANMAR POWER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 1,268 |
| ROLLS ROYCE SOLUTIONS GMBH | 280 |
| ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | 248 |
Frequently asked questions about PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD
Who are PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD's top U.S. customers?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD's top U.S. importers include CATERPILLAR INC, PERKINS SHIBAURA ENGINES LLC, PERKINS ENGINES, WEILER FORESTRY INC, and PATHFINDER POWER SOLUTIONS.
What does PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD export?
PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD's most frequent shipments fall under HS codes 850211, 840890, and 870210.
Is PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD a major supplier of Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) of an output not exceeding 75 kva?
Yes — based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment counts, PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD is the #3 supplier of Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850211) to the U.S.
Where does PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD ship from?
PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD ships primarily from UNITED KINGDOM, CHINA, and FRANCE.
How many shipments does PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD have?
ImportDoor has 2,550 U.S. import shipment records for PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Which U.S. ports does PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD ship to?
PERKINS ENGINES CO LTD's shipments arrive primarily at CHARLESTON, SC and NORFOLK, VA.
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