Import/export HS code 880720: Undercarriages
Landing gear and parts for airplanes, helicopters, and drones
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 654,311,573 |
| United States | 585,692,242 |
| Spain | 145,397,941 |
| Italy | 141,131,627 |
| Germany | 140,101,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 293,598,744 | 360,712,829 | +67,114,085 |
| United States | 274,678,517 | 311,013,725 | +36,335,208 |
| Spain | 74,107,797 | 71,290,144 | -2,817,653 |
| Italy | 63,751,094 | 77,380,533 | +13,629,439 |
| Germany | 76,365,749 | 63,735,279 | -12,630,470 |
| Canada | 53,674,302 | 61,482,725 | +7,808,423 |
| Ireland | 55,958,637 | 52,742,780 | -3,215,857 |
| China | 51,000,058 | 49,253,962 | -1,746,096 |
| Mexico | 36,189,118 | 35,782,269 | -406,849 |
| Russia | 33,273,930 | 33,420,570 | +146,640 |
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 | 1,212,130,755 |
| France | 613,096,604 |
| United Kingdom | 178,682,412 |
| Canada | 164,323,801 |
| China | 104,456,019 |
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 | 597,883,480 | 614,247,275 | +16,363,795 |
| France | 277,429,315 | 335,667,289 | +58,237,974 |
| United Kingdom | 91,118,646 | 87,563,766 | -3,554,880 |
| Canada | 77,373,819 | 86,949,982 | +9,576,163 |
| China | 52,260,817 | 52,195,202 | -65,615 |
| Mexico | 38,688,715 | 37,139,072 | -1,549,643 |
| Russia | 33,273,930 | 33,420,570 | +146,640 |
| Italy | 10,227,671 | 11,826,997 | +1,599,326 |
| Spain | 8,880,513 | 11,111,500 | +2,230,987 |
| Germany | 9,094,447 | 9,171,603 | +77,156 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 32 |
| Inner London - West | 28 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Essex | 25 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Essex | 23 | 15 | -8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 11 | +4 |
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 | 1,390,522,382 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 944,348,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,427,239 |
| Other | 46,970,211 |
| Road transport | 28,181,420 |
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 | 679,838,690 | 710,683,692 | +30,845,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 435,302,799 | 509,045,901 | +73,743,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,006,985 | 69,420,254 | -1,586,731 |
| Other | 35,465,432 | 11,504,779 | -23,960,653 |
| Road transport | 9,335,167 | 18,846,253 | +9,511,086 |
| Rail transport | 134,087 | 0 | -134,087 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 798,932,799 |
| Dover | 460,033,844 |
| London Stansted Airport | 376,892,307 |
| East Midlands Airport | 148,413,068 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,734,970 |
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 | 403,873,384 | 395,059,415 | -8,813,969 |
| Dover | 202,854,695 | 257,179,149 | +54,324,454 |
| London Stansted Airport | 183,505,457 | 193,386,850 | +9,881,393 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,201,034 | 79,212,034 | +10,011,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,276,277 | 86,458,693 | +29,182,416 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,154,427 | 61,781,851 | -8,372,576 |
| Holyhead | 41,435,264 | 50,598,094 | +9,162,830 |
| Southampton | 46,141,700 | 45,154,801 | -986,899 |
| Portsmouth | 35,960,553 | 39,373,564 | +3,413,011 |
| 000 | 35,465,432 | 11,504,779 | -23,960,653 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 51 |
| Air transport | 50 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 50 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 107 |
| 2026-03 | 103 |
| 2026-02 | 105 |
| 2026-01 | 103 |
| 2025-12 | 103 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONEYWELL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| KEARSLEY AIRWAYS LIMITED | 52 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 52 |
| GOODRICH AEROSPACE UK LIMITED | 52 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 52 |
| LOGANAIR LIMITED | 52 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 51 |
| AEM LIMITED | 51 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 51 |
| AVOCET AVIATION LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 132 |
| 54m+ | 110 |
| Other | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 750,115,427 |
| Germany | 535,950,809 |
| United States | 274,478,059 |
| Italy | 158,290,420 |
| Spain | 154,289,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 355,786,912 | 394,328,515 | +38,541,603 |
| Germany | 234,050,891 | 301,899,918 | +67,849,027 |
| United States | 138,583,103 | 135,894,956 | -2,688,147 |
| Italy | 77,058,312 | 81,232,108 | +4,173,796 |
| Spain | 79,863,151 | 74,426,658 | -5,436,493 |
| Ireland | 50,054,221 | 42,704,269 | -7,349,952 |
| United Arab Emirates | 36,243,728 | 27,488,764 | -8,754,964 |
| Canada | 24,229,056 | 33,500,172 | +9,271,116 |
| Netherlands | 22,198,381 | 22,831,796 | +633,415 |
| Latvia | 16,566,293 | 23,901,765 | +7,335,472 |
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) | 1,629,696,541 |
| Air transport | 1,135,198,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,348,192 |
| Road transport | 35,692 |
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) | 771,011,854 | 858,684,687 | +87,672,833 |
| Air transport | 564,122,183 | 571,076,211 | +6,954,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,039,321 | 25,308,871 | +7,269,550 |
| Road transport | 16,189 | 19,503 | +3,314 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 870,931,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,052,746 |
| Portsmouth | 508,004,283 |
| London Stansted Airport | 268,401,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,546,795 |
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 | 454,971,879 | 415,959,983 | -39,011,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 321,261,743 | 309,791,003 | -11,470,740 |
| Portsmouth | 242,866,681 | 265,137,602 | +22,270,921 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,174,536 | 135,227,133 | +2,052,597 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,273,164 | 70,273,631 | +6,000,467 |
| Harwich | 6,389,116 | 96,606,935 | +90,217,819 |
| Holyhead | 41,381,457 | 35,998,971 | -5,382,486 |
| ZLC | 16,152,388 | 30,865,202 | +14,712,814 |
| Dover | 8,905,830 | 26,621,457 | +17,715,627 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,222,063 | 17,419,516 | +5,197,453 |
Quick facts
HS code: 880720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Landing gear and parts for airplanes, helicopters, and drones