Import/export HS code 880623: Medium drones
Drones with a take-off weight between 7 kg and 25 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,423,481 |
| Portugal | 6,318,565 |
| Germany | 2,660,831 |
| Austria | 1,914,034 |
| Netherlands | 1,720,243 |
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 | 5,432,210 | 7,991,271 | +2,559,061 |
| Portugal | 782,516 | 5,536,049 | +4,753,533 |
| Germany | 262,248 | 2,398,583 | +2,136,335 |
| Austria | 1,914,034 | 0 | -1,914,034 |
| Netherlands | 381,674 | 1,338,569 | +956,895 |
| Luxembourg | 1,098,511 | 523,793 | -574,718 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,491,145 | 118,250 | -1,372,895 |
| China | 979,534 | 605,642 | -373,892 |
| Israel | 188,843 | 0 | -188,843 |
| Switzerland | 109,436 | 41,140 | -68,296 |
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 | 15,357,148 |
| Portugal | 6,317,002 |
| China | 3,004,828 |
| Germany | 2,056,419 |
| Austria | 1,914,034 |
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 | 6,536,504 | 8,820,644 | +2,284,140 |
| Portugal | 780,953 | 5,536,049 | +4,755,096 |
| China | 2,125,729 | 879,099 | -1,246,630 |
| Germany | 117,933 | 1,938,486 | +1,820,553 |
| Austria | 1,914,034 | 0 | -1,914,034 |
| Netherlands | 370,881 | 1,312,160 | +941,279 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 530,250 | 0 | -530,250 |
| Israel | 188,843 | 0 | -188,843 |
| Switzerland | 109,436 | 38,419 | -71,017 |
| Australia | 137,303 | 0 | -137,303 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +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 | 19,105,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,907,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 739,345 |
| Road transport | 45,029 |
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 | 10,122,872 | 8,982,317 | -1,140,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,336,211 | 9,570,813 | +7,234,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 621,723 | 117,622 | -504,101 |
| Road transport | 45,029 | 0 | -45,029 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,092,600 |
| Dover | 8,192,952 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,049,777 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,668,619 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,560,932 |
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 | 8,099,588 | 6,993,012 | -1,106,576 |
| Dover | 1,656,952 | 6,536,000 | +4,879,048 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,443 | 1,789,334 | +1,528,891 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,168,532 | 500,087 | -668,445 |
| Eurotunnel | 329,599 | 1,231,333 | +901,734 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,595 | 1,178,700 | +1,055,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 410,278 | 246,367 | -163,911 |
| Southampton | 348,934 | 0 | -348,934 |
| Birmingham Airport | 178,129 | 47,242 | -130,887 |
| Felixstowe | 194,868 | 0 | -194,868 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLENA LTD. | 40 |
| COPTRZ LTD | 26 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 15 |
| SYNDICO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 15 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 12 |
| TEKEVER LTD | 10 |
| HELSING LIMITED | 8 |
| VANTAGEUAV LIMITED | 7 |
| SIRIUS CONSTELLATION LTD | 5 |
| IRED LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 5,133,146 |
| Netherlands | 972,198 |
| Germany | 811,926 |
| Portugal | 661,073 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 357,241 |
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 | 2,695,342 | 2,437,804 | -257,538 |
| Netherlands | 325,359 | 646,839 | +321,480 |
| Germany | 396,129 | 415,797 | +19,668 |
| Portugal | 85,727 | 575,346 | +489,619 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 0 | 357,241 | +357,241 |
| Jordan | 0 | 300,000 | +300,000 |
| Canada | 0 | 291,965 | +291,965 |
| Ukraine | 198,846 | 0 | -198,846 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 151,543 | +151,543 |
| Nigeria | 142,083 | 0 | -142,083 |
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 | 8,909,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,084,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 278,737 |
| Road transport | 2,000 |
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 | 3,916,399 | 4,992,715 | +1,076,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 459,000 | 625,667 | +166,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,562 | 234,175 | +189,613 |
| Road transport | 2,000 | 0 | -2,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,060,730 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,208,702 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 887,597 |
| London Stansted Airport | 333,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,175 |
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 | 3,024,700 | 3,036,030 | +11,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 636,245 | 1,572,457 | +936,212 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 308,744 | 578,853 | +270,109 |
| London Stansted Airport | 120,458 | 213,414 | +92,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 234,175 | +234,175 |
| ZLC | 136,996 | 38,013 | -98,983 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 107,021 | +107,021 |
| Newhaven | 85,727 | 0 | -85,727 |
| Harwich | 57,077 | 0 | -57,077 |
| Dover | 29,006 | 16,016 | -12,990 |
Quick facts
HS code: 880623
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drones with a take-off weight between 7 kg and 25 kg