Import/export HS code 88026090: Spacecraft launch vehicles
Rockets and vehicles designed to launch satellites and spacecraft into orbit
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 628,317 |
| Italy | 455,307 |
| France | 145,012 |
| Taiwan | 61,010 |
| United States | 51,853 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 628,317 | 0 | -628,317 |
| Italy | 288,336 | 166,971 | -121,365 |
| France | 115,727 | 29,285 | -86,442 |
| Taiwan | 61,010 | 0 | -61,010 |
| United States | 51,853 | 0 | -51,853 |
| Australia | 960 | 10,146 | +9,186 |
| Czechia | 0 | 8,421 | +8,421 |
| Netherlands | 2,129 | 4,582 | +2,453 |
| Spain | 1,594 | 1,474 | -120 |
| Poland | 1,204 | 0 | -1,204 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 632,663 |
| Italy | 455,307 |
| France | 79,618 |
| United Kingdom | 61,852 |
| Taiwan | 61,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 632,663 | 0 | -632,663 |
| Italy | 288,336 | 166,971 | -121,365 |
| France | 50,333 | 29,285 | -21,048 |
| United Kingdom | 60,368 | 1,484 | -58,884 |
| Taiwan | 61,010 | 0 | -61,010 |
| United States | 54,779 | 0 | -54,779 |
| Australia | 960 | 10,146 | +9,186 |
| Czechia | 0 | 8,421 | +8,421 |
| China | 3,167 | 3,098 | -69 |
| Spain | 1,594 | 1,474 | -120 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 770,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 603,145 |
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 | 550,065 | 220,879 | -329,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 603,145 | 0 | -603,145 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 666,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 603,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,685 |
| Glasgow Airport | 25,172 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 15,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 468,633 | 197,750 | -270,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 603,145 | 0 | -603,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,491 | 7,194 | -46,297 |
| Glasgow Airport | 25,172 | 0 | -25,172 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 15,935 | +15,935 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,769 | 0 | -2,769 |
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 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 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 | 2,331,928 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 155,528 |
| United Arab Emirates | 144,143 |
| India | 117,441 |
| Algeria | 45,587 |
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 | 616,202 | 1,715,726 | +1,099,524 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 152,525 | 3,003 | -149,522 |
| United Arab Emirates | 142,032 | 2,111 | -139,921 |
| India | 117,441 | 0 | -117,441 |
| Algeria | 0 | 45,587 | +45,587 |
| Turkey | 29,471 | 0 | -29,471 |
| Italy | 8,132 | 1,000 | -7,132 |
| Qatar | 2,983 | 5,768 | +2,785 |
| Switzerland | 8,600 | 0 | -8,600 |
| Norway | 0 | 8,252 | +8,252 |
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 | 2,865,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,000 |
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 | 1,077,386 | 1,787,760 | +710,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,704,007 |
| Manchester Airport | 117,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,988 |
| ZLC | 1,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,000 |
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 | 938,520 | 1,765,487 | +826,967 |
| Manchester Airport | 117,441 | 0 | -117,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,715 | 22,273 | +2,558 |
| ZLC | 1,710 | 0 | -1,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 88026090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rockets and vehicles designed to launch satellites and spacecraft into orbit