Import/export HS code 880622: Medium-small drones
Drones with a take-off weight between 250 grams and 7 kg
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 47,961,977 |
| China | 38,998,827 |
| United States | 6,011,327 |
| Netherlands | 5,419,978 |
| France | 4,461,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,051,682 | 23,910,295 | -141,387 |
| China | 11,798,854 | 27,199,973 | +15,401,119 |
| United States | 5,241,369 | 769,958 | -4,471,411 |
| Netherlands | 1,515,064 | 3,904,914 | +2,389,850 |
| France | 2,172,627 | 2,289,274 | +116,647 |
| Ireland | 151,250 | 2,071,684 | +1,920,434 |
| Germany | 322,116 | 191,092 | -131,024 |
| Norway | 115,082 | 224,234 | +109,152 |
| Viet Nam | 209,176 | 0 | -209,176 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 86,462 | +86,462 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 93,210,149 |
| United States | 7,694,543 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,886,697 |
| France | 1,493,308 |
| South Korea | 688,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 36,213,841 | 56,996,308 | +20,782,467 |
| United States | 6,235,427 | 1,459,116 | -4,776,311 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,742,681 | 144,016 | -1,598,665 |
| France | 756,630 | 736,678 | -19,952 |
| South Korea | 36,224 | 652,328 | +616,104 |
| Norway | 88,293 | 224,234 | +135,941 |
| Viet Nam | 209,176 | 0 | -209,176 |
| New Caledonia | 0 | 205,265 | +205,265 |
| Germany | 87,349 | 62,788 | -24,561 |
| Netherlands | 90,557 | 4,691 | -85,866 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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 | 84,067,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,649,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,607,772 |
| Other | 102,642 |
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 | 38,565,614 | 45,502,365 | +6,936,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,974,938 | 10,674,121 | +6,699,183 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,066,303 | 4,541,469 | +1,475,166 |
| Other | 39,989 | 62,653 | +22,664 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,632,020 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,391,622 |
| Felixstowe | 12,816,085 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,628,332 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,293,775 |
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 | 15,308,530 | 21,323,490 | +6,014,960 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,777,603 | 21,614,019 | +9,836,416 |
| Felixstowe | 4,688,227 | 8,127,858 | +3,439,631 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,367,623 | 260,709 | -5,106,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,725,078 | 1,568,697 | -2,156,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 389,453 | 2,565,851 | +2,176,398 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,746,393 | 680,346 | -1,066,047 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,891,786 | +1,891,786 |
| Dover | 577,570 | 1,236,897 | +659,327 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,323 | 870,289 | +773,966 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 12 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Scientific research and development | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COPTRZ LTD | 52 |
| COLENA LTD. | 51 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 50 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 39 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 39 |
| SURVEY SUPPLIES LIMITED | 32 |
| UNMANNED TECH LIMITED | 27 |
| CELLCOM LTD | 24 |
| CHINOCK REPAIRS LTD | 24 |
| SYNDICO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,466,606 |
| Ireland | 11,149,974 |
| Poland | 9,546,357 |
| Estonia | 7,377,239 |
| Lithuania | 4,914,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,376,637 | 6,089,969 | -286,668 |
| Ireland | 2,470,620 | 8,679,354 | +6,208,734 |
| Poland | 2,663,115 | 6,883,242 | +4,220,127 |
| Estonia | 866,000 | 6,511,239 | +5,645,239 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 4,914,991 | +4,914,991 |
| Germany | 318,447 | 1,029,448 | +711,001 |
| India | 0 | 1,000,000 | +1,000,000 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 260,187 | 508,162 | +247,975 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 296,400 | +296,400 |
| France | 21,430 | 245,359 | +223,929 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,162,282 |
| Air transport | 17,445,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,106 |
| Road transport | 1,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,647,786 | 27,514,496 | +21,866,710 |
| Air transport | 7,749,242 | 9,696,608 | +1,947,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,229 | 34,877 | -100,352 |
| Road transport | 1,076 | 0 | -1,076 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,321,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,103,918 |
| Holyhead | 10,075,745 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,836,375 |
| London Stansted Airport | 651,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,187,357 | 18,134,438 | +14,947,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,776,803 | 7,327,115 | +1,550,312 |
| Holyhead | 1,569,540 | 8,506,205 | +6,936,665 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,384,174 | 1,452,201 | +68,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 246,541 | 405,113 | +158,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 467,518 | 7,199 | -460,319 |
| Dover | 220,962 | 226,399 | +5,437 |
| ZLC | 284,354 | 147,408 | -136,946 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 413,272 | +413,272 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 322,733 | +322,733 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 880622
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drones with a take-off weight between 250 grams and 7 kg