Import/export HS code 880260: Spacecraft and launch vehicles
Includes satellites, spacecraft, and vehicles used to launch them into space
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,295,638 |
| Switzerland | 1,904,419 |
| United States | 1,293,691 |
| Germany | 638,289 |
| Netherlands | 595,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 329,916 | 3,965,722 | +3,635,806 |
| Switzerland | 1,904,419 | 0 | -1,904,419 |
| United States | 623,632 | 670,059 | +46,427 |
| Germany | 628,317 | 9,972 | -618,345 |
| Netherlands | 329,458 | 266,376 | -63,082 |
| France | 115,727 | 33,970 | -81,757 |
| Bulgaria | 56,153 | 59,265 | +3,112 |
| India | 6,320 | 63,866 | +57,546 |
| Taiwan | 61,010 | 0 | -61,010 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 37,977 | +37,977 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,295,638 |
| Switzerland | 1,904,419 |
| United States | 923,943 |
| United Kingdom | 715,112 |
| Germany | 642,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 329,916 | 3,965,722 | +3,635,806 |
| Switzerland | 1,904,419 | 0 | -1,904,419 |
| United States | 428,228 | 495,715 | +67,487 |
| United Kingdom | 276,215 | 438,897 | +162,682 |
| Germany | 632,663 | 9,972 | -622,691 |
| Netherlands | 227,036 | 0 | -227,036 |
| Bulgaria | 56,153 | 59,265 | +3,112 |
| France | 50,333 | 52,206 | +1,873 |
| China | 95,627 | 4,430 | -91,197 |
| India | 6,320 | 63,866 | +57,546 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,968,160 |
| Air transport | 2,646,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 619,085 |
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) | 1,904,419 | 4,063,741 | +2,159,322 |
| Air transport | 1,564,870 | 1,081,503 | -483,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 612,309 | 6,776 | -605,533 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 3,798,751 |
| Dover | 1,904,419 |
| East Midlands Airport | 985,777 |
| London Stansted Airport | 792,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 603,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 0 | 3,798,751 | +3,798,751 |
| Dover | 1,904,419 | 0 | -1,904,419 |
| East Midlands Airport | 703,990 | 281,787 | -422,203 |
| London Stansted Airport | 294,031 | 498,059 | +204,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 603,145 | 0 | -603,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,974 | 285,722 | +214,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 264,990 | +264,990 |
| Birmingham Airport | 254,856 | 0 | -254,856 |
| Glasgow Airport | 241,019 | 0 | -241,019 |
| Thamesport | 9,164 | 6,776 | -2,388 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2024-11 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 75,772,003 |
| Belgium | 13,462,873 |
| New Zealand | 4,467,175 |
| Portugal | 2,259,876 |
| Netherlands | 2,165,381 |
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 | 9,174,153 | 66,597,850 | +57,423,697 |
| Belgium | 11,529,431 | 1,933,442 | -9,595,989 |
| New Zealand | 3,067,175 | 1,400,000 | -1,667,175 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,259,876 | +2,259,876 |
| Netherlands | 2,165,381 | 0 | -2,165,381 |
| Germany | 345,065 | 830,414 | +485,349 |
| Poland | 284,111 | 55,621 | -228,490 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 163,153 | 3,003 | -160,150 |
| United Arab Emirates | 142,032 | 2,111 | -139,921 |
| Saudi Arabia | 138,192 | 0 | -138,192 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 82,639,753 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,101,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 13,680,050 | 68,959,703 | +55,279,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,731,311 | 4,369,925 | -9,361,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,618,047 |
| Glasgow Airport | 25,290,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,097,837 |
| London Stansted Airport | 442,196 |
| Manchester Airport | 126,141 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 2,241,827 | 54,376,220 | +52,134,393 |
| Glasgow Airport | 10,752,422 | 14,538,510 | +3,786,088 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,728,912 | 4,368,925 | -9,359,987 |
| London Stansted Airport | 442,196 | 0 | -442,196 |
| Manchester Airport | 117,441 | 8,700 | -108,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,424 | 22,273 | -70,151 |
| ZLC | 26,240 | 14,000 | -12,240 |
| Prestwick Airport | 7,500 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Tyne | 2,399 | 0 | -2,399 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 880260
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes satellites, spacecraft, and vehicles used to launch them into space