Import/export HS code 880623: Medium drones
Drones with a take-off weight between 7 kg and 25 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,205,714 |
| Portugal | 6,318,565 |
| Germany | 4,230,002 |
| Austria | 1,914,034 |
| Netherlands | 1,886,519 |
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 | 6,071,303 | 11,134,411 | +5,063,108 |
| Portugal | 4,563,801 | 1,754,764 | -2,809,037 |
| Germany | 491,956 | 3,738,046 | +3,246,090 |
| Austria | 1,914,034 | 0 | -1,914,034 |
| Netherlands | 333,822 | 1,552,697 | +1,218,875 |
| China | 926,493 | 941,494 | +15,001 |
| Luxembourg | 1,098,511 | 523,793 | -574,718 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 794,827 | 220,922 | -573,905 |
| Canada | 46,351 | 272,815 | +226,464 |
| Israel | 188,843 | 0 | -188,843 |
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 | 19,245,962 |
| Portugal | 6,317,002 |
| Germany | 3,309,884 |
| China | 3,147,926 |
| Netherlands | 1,947,421 |
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 | 7,175,597 | 12,070,365 | +4,894,768 |
| Portugal | 4,562,238 | 1,754,764 | -2,807,474 |
| Germany | 331,557 | 2,978,327 | +2,646,770 |
| China | 1,865,020 | 1,282,906 | -582,114 |
| Netherlands | 289,444 | 1,657,977 | +1,368,533 |
| Austria | 1,914,034 | 0 | -1,914,034 |
| Canada | 46,351 | 272,815 | +226,464 |
| Israel | 188,843 | 0 | -188,843 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 130,779 | +130,779 |
| Switzerland | 64,407 | 38,419 | -25,988 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +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 | 22,880,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,579,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 730,343 |
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 | 9,872,501 | 13,007,606 | +3,135,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,184,336 | 7,395,186 | +1,210,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 719,259 | 11,084 | -708,175 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,116,799 |
| Dover | 8,822,381 |
| Prestwick Airport | 3,924,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,630,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,049,777 |
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 | 8,198,975 | 6,917,824 | -1,281,151 |
| Dover | 4,829,899 | 3,992,482 | -837,417 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 3,924,690 | +3,924,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 248,282 | 2,382,289 | +2,134,007 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,035,056 | 1,014,721 | -20,335 |
| London Stansted Airport | 537,738 | 886,139 | +348,401 |
| Manchester Airport | 411,949 | 762,450 | +350,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 507,496 | 444,263 | -63,233 |
| Southampton | 348,934 | 0 | -348,934 |
| Birmingham Airport | 174,573 | 55,331 | -119,242 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLENA LTD. | 43 |
| COPTRZ LTD | 26 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 15 |
| SYNDICO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 15 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 12 |
| HELSING LIMITED | 11 |
| TEKEVER LTD | 10 |
| VANTAGEUAV LIMITED | 7 |
| SIRIUS CONSTELLATION LTD | 6 |
| MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 4,810,814 |
| Netherlands | 1,389,879 |
| Germany | 1,079,790 |
| Portugal | 661,073 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 357,241 |
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 | 2,541,928 | 2,268,886 | -273,042 |
| Netherlands | 353,655 | 1,036,224 | +682,569 |
| Germany | 476,629 | 603,161 | +126,532 |
| Portugal | 554,876 | 106,197 | -448,679 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 0 | 357,241 | +357,241 |
| Canada | 113,662 | 194,251 | +80,589 |
| Jordan | 300,000 | 0 | -300,000 |
| Japan | 18,797 | 266,964 | +248,167 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 219,410 | +219,410 |
| Ukraine | 198,846 | 0 | -198,846 |
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 | 9,710,646 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,240,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,237 |
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 | 4,448,700 | 5,261,946 | +813,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 897,880 | 342,223 | -555,657 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,237 | 0 | -245,237 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,497,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,662,906 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,040,634 |
| London Stansted Airport | 333,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,175 |
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 | 3,112,755 | 3,384,672 | +271,917 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,144,054 | 1,518,852 | +374,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 736,227 | 304,407 | -431,820 |
| London Stansted Airport | 119,645 | 214,108 | +94,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,175 | 0 | -234,175 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 107,021 | +107,021 |
| Newhaven | 85,727 | 0 | -85,727 |
| ZLC | 72,246 | 11,513 | -60,733 |
| Holyhead | 14,493 | 31,800 | +17,307 |
| Dover | 37,856 | 6,016 | -31,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 880623
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drones with a take-off weight between 7 kg and 25 kg