Import/export HS code 8804: Parachutes and related equipment
Includes parachutes, paragliders, and their parts or accessories
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 | 15,186,825 |
| Germany | 6,249,969 |
| France | 5,758,751 |
| Spain | 4,720,586 |
| Romania | 3,614,116 |
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 | 8,798,782 | 6,388,043 | -2,410,739 |
| Germany | 3,099,356 | 3,150,613 | +51,257 |
| France | 3,674,169 | 2,084,582 | -1,589,587 |
| Spain | 1,461,821 | 3,258,765 | +1,796,944 |
| Romania | 1,824,612 | 1,789,504 | -35,108 |
| Viet Nam | 886,702 | 1,156,757 | +270,055 |
| India | 176,166 | 666,129 | +489,963 |
| Austria | 227,416 | 269,748 | +42,332 |
| South Korea | 126,933 | 190,597 | +63,664 |
| Czechia | 101,102 | 195,846 | +94,744 |
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 | 14,999,974 |
| Germany | 6,096,402 |
| Romania | 3,617,742 |
| United Kingdom | 3,484,006 |
| Viet Nam | 2,693,618 |
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 | 8,714,505 | 6,285,469 | -2,429,036 |
| Germany | 2,480,641 | 3,615,761 | +1,135,120 |
| Romania | 1,895,392 | 1,722,350 | -173,042 |
| United Kingdom | 1,279,600 | 2,204,406 | +924,806 |
| Viet Nam | 1,286,030 | 1,407,588 | +121,558 |
| France | 2,062,730 | 479,511 | -1,583,219 |
| Spain | 550,039 | 1,580,227 | +1,030,188 |
| South Africa | 1,275,725 | 127,251 | -1,148,474 |
| India | 178,634 | 656,601 | +477,967 |
| China | 434,438 | 399,552 | -34,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +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 | 27,694,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,901,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,796,100 |
| Other | 79,460 |
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 | 14,353,686 | 13,340,839 | -1,012,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,527,056 | 4,374,462 | -1,152,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,548,047 | 2,248,053 | +700,006 |
| Other | 26,193 | 53,267 | +27,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,635,504 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,289,865 |
| Dover | 6,138,486 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,744,399 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,135,013 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 8,141,631 | 5,493,873 | -2,647,758 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,953,401 | 3,336,464 | +383,063 |
| Dover | 4,629,294 | 1,509,192 | -3,120,102 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,459,447 | 3,284,952 | +825,505 |
| Eurotunnel | 636,290 | 2,498,723 | +1,862,433 |
| Thamesport | 912,606 | 1,211,095 | +298,489 |
| London Gateway Port | 608,683 | 934,878 | +326,195 |
| Birmingham Airport | 347,787 | 983,676 | +635,889 |
| Manchester Airport | 146,347 | 146,792 | +445 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 236,347 | +236,347 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 14 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IRVINGQ LIMITED | 122 |
| RGV AVIATION LIMITED | 77 |
| D Z SPORTS LIMITED | 73 |
| MISSION SYSTEMS WIMBORNE LIMITED | 70 |
| MAXTRACK LIMITED | 47 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 47 |
| MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| QINETIQ TARGET SYSTEMS LIMITED | 45 |
| XDREAM LTD | 34 |
| FLYBUBBLE LTD | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 23,084,662 |
| Germany | 7,479,522 |
| Spain | 7,108,147 |
| Taiwan | 6,616,206 |
| Sweden | 5,961,725 |
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 | 10,319,855 | 12,764,807 | +2,444,952 |
| Germany | 4,527,494 | 2,952,028 | -1,575,466 |
| Spain | 2,906,147 | 4,202,000 | +1,295,853 |
| Taiwan | 5,043,369 | 1,572,837 | -3,470,532 |
| Sweden | 2,935,541 | 3,026,184 | +90,643 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,414,676 | 2,178,334 | -236,342 |
| Switzerland | 1,129,187 | 3,171,406 | +2,042,219 |
| Italy | 1,309,203 | 2,010,435 | +701,232 |
| Australia | 1,159,652 | 1,422,590 | +262,938 |
| India | 663,651 | 1,648,615 | +984,964 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 387 | +387 |
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 | 70,479,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,013,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,547,903 |
| Road transport | 67,100 |
| Other | 387 |
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 | 34,245,338 | 36,234,585 | +1,989,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,773,805 | 10,239,994 | +2,466,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,947,357 | 1,600,546 | -346,811 |
| Road transport | 67,100 | 0 | -67,100 |
| Other | 0 | 387 | +387 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,388,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,484,827 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,226,221 |
| ZLC | 8,433,325 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 4,376,884 |
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 | 19,307,174 | 22,081,471 | +2,774,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,894,489 | 7,590,338 | +1,695,849 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,951,217 | 5,275,004 | -676,213 |
| ZLC | 3,842,120 | 4,591,205 | +749,085 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 2,377,472 | 1,999,412 | -378,060 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,048,235 | 1,260,579 | -787,656 |
| Portsmouth | 1,250,339 | 1,794,808 | +544,469 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,554,865 | 971,139 | -583,726 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,238,821 | 996,162 | -242,659 |
| Hull | 258,675 | 398,021 | +139,346 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8804
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes parachutes, paragliders, and their parts or accessories