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 | 14,305,393 |
| France | 6,717,606 |
| Germany | 5,886,963 |
| Spain | 4,660,856 |
| Romania | 3,609,845 |
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 | 8,636,799 | 5,668,594 | -2,968,205 |
| France | 5,235,301 | 1,482,305 | -3,752,996 |
| Germany | 3,021,670 | 2,865,293 | -156,377 |
| Spain | 1,641,973 | 3,018,883 | +1,376,910 |
| Romania | 1,517,217 | 2,092,628 | +575,411 |
| Viet Nam | 830,157 | 1,154,403 | +324,246 |
| Austria | 205,634 | 225,143 | +19,509 |
| India | 191,798 | 140,993 | -50,805 |
| China | 89,412 | 206,826 | +117,414 |
| Czechia | 94,606 | 155,906 | +61,300 |
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 | 13,880,735 |
| Germany | 4,791,967 |
| United Kingdom | 3,885,088 |
| Romania | 3,603,230 |
| France | 3,314,403 |
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 | 8,337,198 | 5,543,537 | -2,793,661 |
| Germany | 1,970,400 | 2,821,567 | +851,167 |
| United Kingdom | 1,753,975 | 2,131,113 | +377,138 |
| Romania | 1,540,315 | 2,062,915 | +522,600 |
| France | 2,900,726 | 413,677 | -2,487,049 |
| Viet Nam | 1,176,805 | 1,439,763 | +262,958 |
| South Africa | 2,436,140 | 101,689 | -2,334,451 |
| Spain | 673,584 | 1,399,957 | +726,373 |
| China | 338,082 | 473,543 | +135,461 |
| Sri Lanka | 191,252 | 263,437 | +72,185 |
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 | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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 | 25,545,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,231,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,647,467 |
| 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 | 14,025,287 | 11,520,169 | -2,505,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,149,308 | 4,082,229 | -3,067,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,407,057 | 2,240,410 | +833,353 |
| 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 | 11,953,091 |
| Dover | 6,943,214 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,518,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,133,613 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,700,126 |
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 | 7,499,075 | 4,454,016 | -3,045,059 |
| Dover | 5,239,036 | 1,704,178 | -3,534,858 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,476,152 | 3,042,539 | -433,613 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,049,654 | 3,083,959 | +1,034,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,667,300 | 2,032,826 | +365,526 |
| Thamesport | 761,570 | 1,559,270 | +797,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 624,320 | 659,105 | +34,785 |
| Birmingham Airport | 375,541 | 736,370 | +360,829 |
| Manchester Airport | 132,428 | 140,265 | +7,837 |
| 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 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IRVINGQ LIMITED | 117 |
| RGV AVIATION LIMITED | 74 |
| D Z SPORTS LIMITED | 70 |
| MISSION SYSTEMS WIMBORNE LIMITED | 70 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 46 |
| MAXTRACK LIMITED | 45 |
| MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| QINETIQ TARGET SYSTEMS LIMITED | 40 |
| XDREAM LTD | 31 |
| 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 | 39 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 19,317,662 |
| Germany | 8,863,506 |
| Spain | 6,529,601 |
| Taiwan | 5,574,893 |
| Sweden | 5,537,234 |
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 | 9,237,309 | 10,080,353 | +843,044 |
| Germany | 4,716,717 | 4,146,789 | -569,928 |
| Spain | 2,893,886 | 3,635,715 | +741,829 |
| Taiwan | 4,159,764 | 1,415,129 | -2,744,635 |
| Sweden | 2,050,319 | 3,486,915 | +1,436,596 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,793,907 | 3,250,202 | +1,456,295 |
| Switzerland | 697,829 | 2,988,970 | +2,291,141 |
| Italy | 1,258,249 | 1,632,967 | +374,718 |
| Romania | 1,319,926 | 1,299,527 | -20,399 |
| Australia | 759,671 | 1,760,588 | +1,000,917 |
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 | 59,220,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,799,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,402,967 |
| Road transport | 318,365 |
| 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 | 29,765,945 | 29,454,218 | -311,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,531,096 | 10,268,430 | +2,737,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,487,192 | 1,915,775 | +428,583 |
| Road transport | 318,365 | 0 | -318,365 |
| 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 | 31,695,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,629,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,755,988 |
| ZLC | 7,431,291 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 4,903,705 |
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 | 16,396,197 | 15,299,699 | -1,096,498 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,899,187 | 7,730,512 | +1,831,325 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,504,818 | 5,251,170 | -253,648 |
| ZLC | 3,489,032 | 3,942,259 | +453,227 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,753,483 | 3,150,222 | +1,396,739 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,517,761 | 1,858,049 | +340,288 |
| Portsmouth | 1,304,723 | 1,609,708 | +304,985 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,613,008 | 1,228,034 | -384,974 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,282,299 | 227,510 | -1,054,789 |
| Hull | 249,640 | 343,743 | +94,103 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8804
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes parachutes, paragliders, and their parts or accessories