Import/export HS code 9304: Various types of guns and weapons
Includes spring, air, or gas-powered guns, pistols, and truncheons. Excludes weapons from heading 9307
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,620,642 |
| China | 7,149,310 |
| United States | 5,194,034 |
| Taiwan | 4,265,705 |
| Sweden | 4,216,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,675,145 | 5,945,497 | -1,729,648 |
| China | 4,053,089 | 3,096,221 | -956,868 |
| United States | 3,293,759 | 1,900,275 | -1,393,484 |
| Taiwan | 1,727,050 | 2,538,655 | +811,605 |
| Sweden | 2,140,180 | 2,076,599 | -63,581 |
| Turkey | 1,693,036 | 1,707,173 | +14,137 |
| Poland | 2,054,716 | 1,219,629 | -835,087 |
| France | 975,725 | 1,236,229 | +260,504 |
| Czechia | 685,734 | 1,144,459 | +458,725 |
| Spain | 821,157 | 828,374 | +7,217 |
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 | 13,426,439 |
| Germany | 9,796,548 |
| Taiwan | 9,692,401 |
| United States | 4,065,029 |
| Sweden | 4,053,588 |
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 | 7,764,583 | 5,661,856 | -2,102,727 |
| Germany | 5,288,634 | 4,507,914 | -780,720 |
| Taiwan | 4,432,700 | 5,259,701 | +827,001 |
| United States | 2,517,673 | 1,547,356 | -970,317 |
| Sweden | 2,065,563 | 1,988,025 | -77,538 |
| Turkey | 1,697,578 | 1,685,913 | -11,665 |
| Czechia | 1,571,159 | 1,478,367 | -92,792 |
| Japan | 1,223,141 | 768,464 | -454,677 |
| Spain | 495,476 | 627,591 | +132,115 |
| Austria | 270,495 | 322,993 | +52,498 |
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 | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,590,053 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,024,387 |
| Air transport | 10,434,039 |
| Other | 27,076 |
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) | 12,658,963 | 9,931,090 | -2,727,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,906,793 | 10,117,594 | +210,801 |
| Air transport | 5,837,544 | 4,596,495 | -1,241,049 |
| Other | 5,922 | 21,154 | +15,232 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,883,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,248,241 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,220,104 |
| Hull | 5,405,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,264,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,170,269 | 6,713,208 | +1,542,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,437,872 | 2,810,369 | -627,503 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,251,131 | 2,968,973 | -282,158 |
| Hull | 2,598,566 | 2,806,669 | +208,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,760,519 | 2,504,371 | -256,148 |
| Dover | 2,472,088 | 1,803,727 | -668,361 |
| Southampton | 2,159,561 | 1,282,335 | -877,226 |
| London | 1,417,319 | 823,703 | -593,616 |
| Birmingham Airport | 998,705 | 581,673 | -417,032 |
| Thamesport | 682,285 | 528,627 | -153,658 |
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
|
30 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED | 92 |
| NITON EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 90 |
| IWHOLESALES LIMITED | 85 |
| AXON PUBLIC SAFETY UK LIMITED | 81 |
| NUPROL LTD | 77 |
| L R NASH (SMK) LTD | 68 |
| RANGE RIGHT LIMITED | 63 |
| PLANET ECLIPSE LIMITED | 62 |
| PATROL BASE LIMITED | 60 |
| ZERO ONE AIRSOFT LTD | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,692,238 |
| Germany | 1,353,029 |
| Poland | 1,111,353 |
| France | 1,088,562 |
| Singapore | 1,010,336 |
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 | 5,040,278 | 3,651,960 | -1,388,318 |
| Germany | 629,181 | 723,848 | +94,667 |
| Poland | 372,954 | 738,399 | +365,445 |
| France | 681,798 | 406,764 | -275,034 |
| Singapore | 3,576 | 1,006,760 | +1,003,184 |
| Spain | 469,247 | 454,285 | -14,962 |
| India | 275,535 | 212,898 | -62,637 |
| Netherlands | 274,872 | 100,679 | -174,193 |
| Ireland | 166,116 | 205,508 | +39,392 |
| United Arab Emirates | 274,137 | 79,440 | -194,697 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 734 |
| XI | 548 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 417 | 317 | -100 |
| XI | 0 | 548 | +548 |
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 | 10,162,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,348,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,048,168 |
| Other | 13,857 |
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 | 5,076,512 | 5,085,699 | +9,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,263,651 | 3,084,432 | -179,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,188,388 | 859,780 | -328,608 |
| Other | 9,610 | 4,247 | -5,363 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,809,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,420,516 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,491,674 |
| Newcastle Airport | 1,039,169 |
| Manchester Airport | 926,012 |
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 | 4,279,915 | 3,529,706 | -750,209 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,228,720 | 2,191,796 | -36,924 |
| Liverpool Docks | 928,296 | 563,378 | -364,918 |
| Newcastle Airport | 28,810 | 1,010,359 | +981,549 |
| Manchester Airport | 503,225 | 422,787 | -80,438 |
| Dover | 595,622 | 317,269 | -278,353 |
| Southampton | 145,644 | 148,964 | +3,320 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,396 | 131,281 | -20,115 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,358 | 107,125 | +767 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 195,000 | +195,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 9304
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes spring, air, or gas-powered guns, pistols, and truncheons. Excludes weapons from heading 9307