Import/export HS code 880622: Medium-small drones
Drones with a take-off weight between 250 grams and 7 kg
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 52,650,386 |
| China | 34,033,946 |
| United States | 5,427,029 |
| Netherlands | 5,376,064 |
| France | 3,680,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,682,241 | 30,968,145 | +9,285,904 |
| China | 15,007,082 | 19,026,864 | +4,019,782 |
| United States | 1,413,146 | 4,013,883 | +2,600,737 |
| Netherlands | 1,825,916 | 3,550,148 | +1,724,232 |
| France | 1,633,878 | 2,046,266 | +412,388 |
| Ireland | 164,339 | 1,952,105 | +1,787,766 |
| Germany | 345,006 | 215,373 | -129,633 |
| Norway | 120,507 | 224,234 | +103,727 |
| Viet Nam | 209,176 | 0 | -209,176 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 82,906 | +82,906 |
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 | 91,490,341 |
| United States | 7,013,917 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,242,989 |
| France | 1,487,500 |
| Norway | 317,952 |
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 | 36,751,487 | 54,738,854 | +17,987,367 |
| United States | 2,202,487 | 4,811,430 | +2,608,943 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,423,881 | 819,108 | -1,604,773 |
| France | 432,203 | 1,055,297 | +623,094 |
| Norway | 93,718 | 224,234 | +130,516 |
| Viet Nam | 209,176 | 0 | -209,176 |
| Germany | 136,065 | 56,034 | -80,031 |
| Switzerland | 26,793 | 82,906 | +56,113 |
| South Korea | 25,995 | 79,201 | +53,206 |
| Netherlands | 3,354 | 93,264 | +89,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +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 | 84,859,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,012,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,663,796 |
| Other | 87,901 |
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 | 33,764,751 | 51,095,086 | +17,330,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,767,907 | 6,244,412 | -523,495 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,877,726 | 4,786,070 | +2,908,344 |
| Other | 33,895 | 54,006 | +20,111 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,275,373 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,633,293 |
| Felixstowe | 11,092,223 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,618,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,615,104 |
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 | 15,156,692 | 21,118,681 | +5,961,989 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,902,705 | 22,730,588 | +13,827,883 |
| Felixstowe | 7,020,338 | 4,071,885 | -2,948,453 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,614,420 | 4,003,580 | +2,389,160 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,649,107 | 1,965,997 | -1,683,110 |
| Newcastle Airport | 3,235,391 | 0 | -3,235,391 |
| London Gateway Port | 313,500 | 2,713,405 | +2,399,905 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,192,592 | 1,224,508 | +31,916 |
| Holyhead | 9,848 | 1,774,703 | +1,764,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,718 | 878,319 | +784,601 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COPTRZ LTD | 47 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 46 |
| COLENA LTD. | 46 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 36 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 35 |
| SURVEY SUPPLIES LIMITED | 32 |
| UNMANNED TECH LIMITED | 23 |
| CHINOCK REPAIRS LTD | 23 |
| SYNDICO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 20 |
| CELLCOM LTD | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 12,642,347 |
| Netherlands | 10,752,771 |
| Ireland | 7,924,253 |
| Estonia | 5,543,997 |
| Lithuania | 1,396,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,825,414 | 7,816,933 | +2,991,519 |
| Netherlands | 2,320,540 | 8,432,231 | +6,111,691 |
| Ireland | 1,281,081 | 6,643,172 | +5,362,091 |
| Estonia | 143,500 | 5,400,497 | +5,256,997 |
| Lithuania | 33,089 | 1,363,868 | +1,330,779 |
| Germany | 353,220 | 941,017 | +587,797 |
| India | 0 | 1,000,000 | +1,000,000 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 407,363 | 545,382 | +138,019 |
| Jordan | 300,000 | 197,500 | -102,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 424,453 | 1,358 | -423,095 |
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) | 27,473,383 |
| Air transport | 15,946,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 576,453 |
| Road transport | 30,470 |
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) | 6,044,747 | 21,428,636 | +15,383,889 |
| Air transport | 3,990,928 | 11,955,116 | +7,964,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 424,849 | 151,604 | -273,245 |
| Road transport | 29,394 | 1,076 | -28,318 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,294,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,700,382 |
| Holyhead | 6,828,009 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,785,346 |
| London Stansted Airport | 737,703 |
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 | 4,760,590 | 14,534,347 | +9,773,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,176,070 | 9,524,312 | +7,348,242 |
| Holyhead | 515,417 | 6,312,592 | +5,797,175 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,191,575 | 1,593,771 | +402,196 |
| London Stansted Airport | 342,807 | 394,896 | +52,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 543,237 | 7,199 | -536,038 |
| Southampton | 400,922 | 110,565 | -290,357 |
| ZLC | 248,507 | 153,030 | -95,477 |
| Dover | 162,010 | 204,230 | +42,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,590 | 224,971 | +165,381 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 880622
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drones with a take-off weight between 250 grams and 7 kg