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 | 14,855,282 |
| Germany | 6,280,126 |
| France | 5,379,868 |
| Spain | 4,588,620 |
| Romania | 3,212,351 |
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 | 9,104,614 | 5,750,668 | -3,353,946 |
| Germany | 2,852,558 | 3,427,568 | +575,010 |
| France | 3,190,905 | 2,188,963 | -1,001,942 |
| Spain | 1,781,468 | 2,807,152 | +1,025,684 |
| Romania | 1,948,986 | 1,263,365 | -685,621 |
| Viet Nam | 977,880 | 1,023,370 | +45,490 |
| India | 189,414 | 662,681 | +473,267 |
| Austria | 226,498 | 242,237 | +15,739 |
| South Korea | 137,597 | 197,590 | +59,993 |
| Czechia | 120,115 | 172,281 | +52,166 |
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 | 14,692,658 |
| Germany | 6,620,579 |
| United Kingdom | 3,364,769 |
| Romania | 3,211,716 |
| Viet Nam | 2,624,170 |
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 | 8,986,825 | 5,705,833 | -3,280,992 |
| Germany | 2,406,626 | 4,213,953 | +1,807,327 |
| United Kingdom | 1,464,631 | 1,900,138 | +435,507 |
| Romania | 2,017,739 | 1,193,977 | -823,762 |
| Viet Nam | 1,359,312 | 1,264,858 | -94,454 |
| Spain | 804,343 | 1,305,281 | +500,938 |
| France | 1,753,062 | 297,121 | -1,455,941 |
| South Africa | 928,656 | 157,235 | -771,421 |
| India | 190,502 | 727,609 | +537,107 |
| China | 441,109 | 349,706 | -91,403 |
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 | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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 | 27,814,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,585,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,716,227 |
| 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 | 15,041,855 | 12,772,357 | -2,269,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,847,485 | 3,738,504 | -1,108,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,669,312 | 2,046,915 | +377,603 |
| Other | 79,460 | 0 | -79,460 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,664,412 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,118,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,636,491 |
| Dover | 4,741,959 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,112,340 |
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 | 8,335,500 | 5,328,912 | -3,006,588 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,855,855 | 3,262,993 | +407,138 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,933,968 | 2,702,523 | -231,445 |
| Dover | 3,854,653 | 887,306 | -2,967,347 |
| Eurotunnel | 691,427 | 2,420,913 | +1,729,486 |
| Thamesport | 1,036,859 | 967,748 | -69,111 |
| Birmingham Airport | 441,792 | 1,292,780 | +850,988 |
| London Gateway Port | 608,149 | 896,523 | +288,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,123 | 103,561 | -129,562 |
| Manchester Airport | 183,790 | 109,363 | -74,427 |
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
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
15 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
12 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IRVINGQ LIMITED | 123 |
| RGV AVIATION LIMITED | 78 |
| D Z SPORTS LIMITED | 74 |
| MISSION SYSTEMS WIMBORNE LIMITED | 70 |
| MAXTRACK LIMITED | 48 |
| MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 47 |
| QINETIQ TARGET SYSTEMS LIMITED | 46 |
| XDREAM LTD | 34 |
| UK AIRSPORTS LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 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 | 23,189,728 |
| Spain | 7,761,999 |
| Germany | 6,745,185 |
| Taiwan | 5,989,388 |
| Sweden | 5,261,877 |
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 | 11,079,154 | 12,110,574 | +1,031,420 |
| Spain | 4,193,126 | 3,568,873 | -624,253 |
| Germany | 3,995,650 | 2,749,535 | -1,246,115 |
| Taiwan | 4,814,695 | 1,174,693 | -3,640,002 |
| Sweden | 2,327,007 | 2,934,870 | +607,863 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,083,386 | 1,465,625 | -1,617,761 |
| Switzerland | 1,264,299 | 3,182,049 | +1,917,750 |
| Italy | 1,478,592 | 1,751,922 | +273,330 |
| Australia | 1,244,316 | 1,620,661 | +376,345 |
| India | 770,052 | 1,554,324 | +784,272 |
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 | 67,982,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,543,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,976,856 |
| 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 | 33,265,789 | 34,717,040 | +1,451,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,779,499 | 8,763,651 | -1,015,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,376,310 | 1,600,546 | +224,236 |
| 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 | 40,284,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,411,911 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,685,642 |
| ZLC | 8,087,947 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 4,325,551 |
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 | 19,037,335 | 21,246,747 | +2,209,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,696,128 | 6,715,783 | +19,655 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,405,487 | 5,280,155 | -125,332 |
| ZLC | 3,412,597 | 4,675,350 | +1,262,753 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 2,946,202 | 1,379,349 | -1,566,853 |
| Portsmouth | 2,316,981 | 1,333,268 | -983,713 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,616,236 | 1,121,531 | -494,705 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,276,772 | 1,128,806 | -147,966 |
| Manchester Airport | 832,072 | 993,662 | +161,590 |
| 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