Import/export HS code 880240: Heavy aircraft over 15,000 kg
Large commercial planes and heavy aircraft weighing more than 15,000 kg when empty
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,316,064,235 |
| Germany | 2,050,994,674 |
| France | 785,391,196 |
| China | 274,753,958 |
| Italy | 260,784,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,476,079,309 | 839,984,926 | -636,094,383 |
| Germany | 956,795,776 | 1,094,198,898 | +137,403,122 |
| France | 443,488,133 | 341,903,063 | -101,585,070 |
| China | 274,753,958 | 0 | -274,753,958 |
| Italy | 209,610,416 | 51,174,348 | -158,436,068 |
| Canada | 211,226,542 | 36,673,902 | -174,552,640 |
| Ireland | 86,923,820 | 97,962,963 | +11,039,143 |
| Austria | 138,367,918 | 0 | -138,367,918 |
| Netherlands | 49,645,152 | 57,867,263 | +8,222,111 |
| Panama | 95,695,823 | 0 | -95,695,823 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,047,735,097 |
| Germany | 1,476,197,373 |
| France | 1,383,284,761 |
| China | 508,270,576 |
| Canada | 332,912,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,945,736,912 | 1,101,998,185 | -843,738,727 |
| Germany | 743,970,824 | 732,226,549 | -11,744,275 |
| France | 781,783,587 | 601,501,174 | -180,282,413 |
| China | 508,270,576 | 0 | -508,270,576 |
| Canada | 229,184,353 | 103,728,216 | -125,456,137 |
| Austria | 0 | 194,058,254 | +194,058,254 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 10,598,133 | +10,598,133 |
| Brazil | 10,252,013 | 0 | -10,252,013 |
| Latvia | 8,092,579 | 0 | -8,092,579 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,386,466,100 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 1,107,066,703 |
| Other | 331,289,305 |
| Road transport | 80,125,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,454,067 |
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 | 3,189,728,900 | 2,196,737,200 | -992,991,700 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 692,375,171 | 414,691,532 | -277,683,639 |
| Other | 331,289,305 | 0 | -331,289,305 |
| Road transport | 0 | 80,125,180 | +80,125,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,897,468 | 52,556,599 | +38,659,131 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,427,053,096 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,313,716,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,239,444,360 |
| Cardiff International Airport - Rhoose | 758,246,001 |
| 000 | 331,289,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | 798,720,728 | 628,332,368 | -170,388,360 |
| Manchester Airport | 679,437,667 | 634,278,776 | -45,158,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 658,628,395 | 580,815,965 | -77,812,430 |
| Cardiff International Airport - Rhoose | 758,246,001 | 0 | -758,246,001 |
| 000 | 331,289,305 | 0 | -331,289,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 286,360,324 | 18,418,920 | -267,941,404 |
| Farnborough Airport | 65,794,901 | 231,698,363 | +165,903,462 |
| Luton Airport | 232,712,672 | 57,222,340 | -175,490,332 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 224,944,928 | +224,944,928 |
| London Stansted Airport | 105,490,103 | 41,444,461 | -64,045,642 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Air transport
|
13 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 30 |
| MARSHALL OF CAMBRIDGE AEROSPACE LIMITED | 19 |
| EASYJET AIRLINE COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| 2 EXCEL ENGINEERING LIMITED | 17 |
| KLM UK ENGINEERING LIMITED | 17 |
| JET2 PLC | 15 |
| DHL AIR (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED | 13 |
| WEST ATLANTIC UK LIMITED | 11 |
| TUI AIRWAYS LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 152,750,017 |
| Switzerland | 118,930,613 |
| Germany | 100,506,264 |
| Spain | 78,642,270 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 75,027,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 80,348,757 | 72,401,260 | -7,947,497 |
| Switzerland | 70,979,128 | 47,951,485 | -23,027,643 |
| Germany | 78,250,530 | 22,255,734 | -55,994,796 |
| Spain | 78,642,270 | 0 | -78,642,270 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 75,027,642 | 0 | -75,027,642 |
| Malta | 53,322,935 | 6,856,620 | -46,466,315 |
| Denmark | 0 | 52,964,253 | +52,964,253 |
| China | 19,604,212 | 20,150,846 | +546,634 |
| Luxembourg | 34,062,524 | 0 | -34,062,524 |
| Papua New Guinea | 0 | 31,205,382 | +31,205,382 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 444,084,836 |
| Air transport | 395,521,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,322,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 241,329,048 | 202,755,788 | -38,573,260 |
| Air transport | 299,626,399 | 95,894,786 | -203,731,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,322,040 | 0 | -54,322,040 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Luton Airport | 242,935,466 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 95,628,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,377,751 |
| Farnborough Airport | 77,660,396 |
| Biggin Hill (London) Airport | 55,706,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Airport | 152,193,814 | 90,741,652 | -61,452,162 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 95,628,389 | 0 | -95,628,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,377,751 | 0 | -83,377,751 |
| Farnborough Airport | 17,647,510 | 60,012,886 | +42,365,376 |
| Biggin Hill (London) Airport | 34,062,524 | 21,644,295 | -12,418,229 |
| Exeter Airport | 12,663 | 55,148,549 | +55,135,886 |
| GSY | 53,322,935 | 0 | -53,322,935 |
| KEM | 47,648,391 | 3,131,216 | -44,517,175 |
| 499 | 28,775,322 | 20,150,846 | -8,624,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,905,044 | 1,138,945 | -38,766,099 |
Quick facts
HS code: 880240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Large commercial planes and heavy aircraft weighing more than 15,000 kg when empty