Import/export HS code 880694: Large drones (other types)
Drones with a take-off weight between 25 kg and 150 kg, not elsewhere specified
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 220,825 |
| China | 207,597 |
| France | 17,697 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,844 |
| United States | 3,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 134,483 | 86,342 | -48,141 |
| China | 28,777 | 178,820 | +150,043 |
| France | 0 | 17,697 | +17,697 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,844 | 0 | -10,844 |
| United States | 1,967 | 1,755 | -212 |
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 | 386,977 |
| Hungary | 52,289 |
| France | 19,452 |
| United Kingdom | 1,967 |
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 | 163,433 | 223,544 | +60,111 |
| Hungary | 10,671 | 41,618 | +30,947 |
| France | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| United Kingdom | 1,967 | 0 | -1,967 |
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 | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 238,522 |
| Air transport | 175,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,483 | 104,039 | -30,444 |
| Air transport | 1,967 | 173,763 | +171,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,621 | 6,812 | -32,809 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,636 |
| Eurotunnel | 158,362 |
| Dover | 62,463 |
| Felixstowe | 46,433 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,697 |
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 | 0 | 165,636 | +165,636 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,327 | 58,035 | -42,292 |
| Dover | 34,156 | 28,307 | -5,849 |
| Felixstowe | 39,621 | 6,812 | -32,809 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 17,697 | +17,697 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,967 | 0 | -1,967 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,755 | +1,755 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRONE AG LIMITED | 4 |
| CROP ANGEL LIMITED | 3 |
| THE BIONIC EYE LIMITED | 1 |
| SKY-DRONES TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 1 |
| MICRON SPRAYERS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 176,805,347 |
| Portugal | 573,000 |
| Oman | 28,121 |
| Hungary | 10,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 20,778,000 | 156,027,347 | +135,249,347 |
| Portugal | 573,000 | 0 | -573,000 |
| Oman | 0 | 28,121 | +28,121 |
| Hungary | 10,565 | 0 | -10,565 |
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) | 177,388,912 |
| Air transport | 28,121 |
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) | 21,361,565 | 156,027,347 | +134,665,782 |
| Air transport | 0 | 28,121 | +28,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,851,912 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,264,000 |
| Dover | 700,000 |
| Plymouth | 573,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,121 |
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 | 19,524,565 | 155,327,347 | +135,802,782 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,264,000 | 0 | -1,264,000 |
| Dover | 0 | 700,000 | +700,000 |
| Plymouth | 573,000 | 0 | -573,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 28,121 | +28,121 |
Quick facts
HS code: 880694
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drones with a take-off weight between 25 kg and 150 kg, not elsewhere specified