Import/export HS code 8804: Parachutes and related equipment
Includes parachutes, paragliders, and their parts or accessories
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 | 14,479,388 |
| France | 6,576,960 |
| Germany | 6,033,921 |
| Spain | 4,811,253 |
| Romania | 3,560,653 |
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 | 8,554,892 | 5,924,496 | -2,630,396 |
| France | 5,087,672 | 1,489,288 | -3,598,384 |
| Germany | 3,015,363 | 3,018,558 | +3,195 |
| Spain | 1,839,091 | 2,972,162 | +1,133,071 |
| Romania | 1,636,351 | 1,924,302 | +287,951 |
| Viet Nam | 856,379 | 1,099,864 | +243,485 |
| Austria | 216,916 | 267,435 | +50,519 |
| India | 186,126 | 140,993 | -45,133 |
| China | 126,020 | 168,297 | +42,277 |
| Czechia | 110,047 | 168,071 | +58,024 |
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 | 14,112,051 |
| Germany | 4,934,352 |
| United Kingdom | 3,962,838 |
| Romania | 3,564,202 |
| France | 3,243,002 |
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 | 8,317,103 | 5,794,948 | -2,522,155 |
| Germany | 1,953,693 | 2,980,659 | +1,026,966 |
| United Kingdom | 1,824,707 | 2,138,131 | +313,424 |
| Romania | 1,658,007 | 1,906,195 | +248,188 |
| France | 2,820,373 | 422,629 | -2,397,744 |
| Viet Nam | 1,209,878 | 1,382,128 | +172,250 |
| South Africa | 2,424,581 | 108,369 | -2,316,212 |
| Spain | 713,328 | 1,355,497 | +642,169 |
| China | 371,787 | 440,867 | +69,080 |
| Sri Lanka | 193,955 | 265,106 | +71,151 |
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 | 14 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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 | 25,747,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,345,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,667,669 |
| Other | 79,460 |
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 | 14,168,657 | 11,578,831 | -2,589,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,147,011 | 4,198,232 | -2,948,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,415,751 | 2,251,918 | +836,167 |
| Other | 26,193 | 53,267 | +27,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,440,419 |
| Dover | 6,900,373 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,202,761 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,063,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,847,031 |
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 | 7,486,500 | 4,953,919 | -2,532,581 |
| Dover | 5,205,720 | 1,694,653 | -3,511,067 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,289,580 | 2,913,181 | -376,399 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,389,082 | 2,674,021 | +284,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,698,319 | 2,148,712 | +450,393 |
| Thamesport | 769,369 | 1,556,875 | +787,506 |
| London Gateway Port | 622,215 | 664,402 | +42,187 |
| Birmingham Airport | 373,533 | 837,790 | +464,257 |
| Manchester Airport | 156,384 | 126,264 | -30,120 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 199,575 | 36,987 | -162,588 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 15 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 11 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IRVINGQ LIMITED | 118 |
| RGV AVIATION LIMITED | 74 |
| D Z SPORTS LIMITED | 71 |
| MISSION SYSTEMS WIMBORNE LIMITED | 70 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 47 |
| MAXTRACK LIMITED | 45 |
| MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| QINETIQ TARGET SYSTEMS LIMITED | 41 |
| XDREAM LTD | 32 |
| FLYBUBBLE LTD | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 20,187,361 |
| Germany | 9,006,696 |
| Spain | 6,632,032 |
| Taiwan | 5,574,893 |
| Sweden | 5,443,556 |
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 | 9,505,772 | 10,681,589 | +1,175,817 |
| Germany | 4,677,464 | 4,329,232 | -348,232 |
| Spain | 3,174,985 | 3,457,047 | +282,062 |
| Taiwan | 4,557,264 | 1,017,629 | -3,539,635 |
| Sweden | 1,956,641 | 3,486,915 | +1,530,274 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,811,830 | 3,252,715 | +1,440,885 |
| Switzerland | 777,708 | 3,228,506 | +2,450,798 |
| Italy | 1,282,331 | 1,612,575 | +330,244 |
| Romania | 1,397,990 | 1,293,313 | -104,677 |
| France | 1,320,334 | 1,128,195 | -192,139 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 387 | +387 |
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 | 61,681,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,303,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,484,255 |
| Road transport | 316,865 |
| Other | 387 |
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 | 30,319,778 | 31,361,450 | +1,041,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,886,723 | 10,416,457 | +2,529,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,396,998 | 2,087,257 | +690,259 |
| Road transport | 316,865 | 0 | -316,865 |
| Other | 0 | 387 | +387 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,742,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,201,499 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,669,510 |
| ZLC | 7,853,437 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 4,913,994 |
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 | 16,954,445 | 16,787,775 | -166,670 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,318,698 | 7,882,801 | +1,564,103 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,439,391 | 5,230,119 | -209,272 |
| ZLC | 3,458,375 | 4,395,062 | +936,687 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,771,406 | 3,142,588 | +1,371,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,424,083 | 1,858,049 | +433,966 |
| Portsmouth | 1,304,723 | 1,609,708 | +304,985 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,723,903 | 1,061,921 | -661,982 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,243,650 | 388,661 | -854,989 |
| Hull | 181,494 | 343,743 | +162,249 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8804
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes parachutes, paragliders, and their parts or accessories