Import/export HS code 88026090: Spacecraft launch vehicles
Rockets and vehicles designed to launch satellites and spacecraft into orbit
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 | 682,754 |
| Italy | 455,443 |
| France | 268,635 |
| Taiwan | 61,010 |
| United States | 58,030 |
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 | 682,754 | 0 | -682,754 |
| Italy | 70,482 | 384,961 | +314,479 |
| France | 232,479 | 36,156 | -196,323 |
| Taiwan | 61,010 | 0 | -61,010 |
| United States | 25,474 | 32,556 | +7,082 |
| Australia | 960 | 10,146 | +9,186 |
| Norway | 9,828 | 0 | -9,828 |
| Belgium | 9,467 | 0 | -9,467 |
| Czechia | 0 | 8,421 | +8,421 |
| Netherlands | 2,129 | 4,582 | +2,453 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 687,100 |
| Italy | 455,443 |
| Malaysia | 120,806 |
| France | 82,435 |
| Taiwan | 62,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 687,100 | 0 | -687,100 |
| Italy | 70,482 | 384,961 | +314,479 |
| Malaysia | 120,806 | 0 | -120,806 |
| France | 46,279 | 36,156 | -10,123 |
| Taiwan | 62,586 | 0 | -62,586 |
| United Kingdom | 59,326 | 2,526 | -56,800 |
| United States | 26,824 | 32,556 | +5,732 |
| Australia | 960 | 10,146 | +9,186 |
| Norway | 9,828 | 0 | -9,828 |
| Belgium | 9,467 | 0 | -9,467 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -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 | 973,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 606,331 |
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 | 493,790 | 479,338 | -14,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 606,331 | 0 | -606,331 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 694,808 |
| Immingham Docks | 603,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,193 |
| Glasgow Airport | 76,423 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 15,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 245,470 | 449,338 | +203,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 603,145 | 0 | -603,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 169,128 | 14,065 | -155,063 |
| Glasgow Airport | 76,423 | 0 | -76,423 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 15,935 | +15,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,186 | 0 | -3,186 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,769 | 0 | -2,769 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 2,396,818 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 155,528 |
| United Arab Emirates | 142,032 |
| India | 117,441 |
| Algeria | 45,587 |
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 | 807,092 | 1,589,726 | +782,634 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 152,525 | 3,003 | -149,522 |
| United Arab Emirates | 142,032 | 0 | -142,032 |
| India | 117,441 | 0 | -117,441 |
| Algeria | 0 | 45,587 | +45,587 |
| Turkey | 29,471 | 0 | -29,471 |
| France | 22,110 | 0 | -22,110 |
| Switzerland | 9,596 | 0 | -9,596 |
| Italy | 8,132 | 1,000 | -7,132 |
| Qatar | 2,983 | 5,768 | +2,785 |
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 | 2,953,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,000 |
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 | 1,303,547 | 1,650,227 | +346,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,766,786 |
| Manchester Airport | 117,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,731 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,106 |
| ZLC | 1,710 |
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 | 1,129,410 | 1,637,376 | +507,966 |
| Manchester Airport | 117,441 | 0 | -117,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,880 | 12,851 | -19,029 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,106 | 0 | -23,106 |
| ZLC | 1,710 | 0 | -1,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 88026090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rockets and vehicles designed to launch satellites and spacecraft into orbit