Import/export HS code 9303: Firearms and devices that use explosive charges
Covers sporting guns, hunting rifles, signal flare guns, and other explosive-powered devices
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 21,873,126 |
| Germany | 8,141,717 |
| United States | 6,078,846 |
| Finland | 4,567,352 |
| Belgium | 4,463,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,978,749 | 10,894,377 | -84,372 |
| Germany | 5,971,330 | 2,170,387 | -3,800,943 |
| United States | 3,663,770 | 2,415,076 | -1,248,694 |
| Finland | 2,136,393 | 2,430,959 | +294,566 |
| Belgium | 2,419,670 | 2,043,405 | -376,265 |
| Turkey | 1,395,706 | 1,883,911 | +488,205 |
| Poland | 1,096,728 | 789,487 | -307,241 |
| France | 633,235 | 827,572 | +194,337 |
| Spain | 824,098 | 455,620 | -368,478 |
| Switzerland | 516,576 | 263,358 | -253,218 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 22,335,486 |
| Germany | 9,248,955 |
| Japan | 5,804,340 |
| Finland | 4,571,317 |
| United Kingdom | 4,557,218 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 11,239,167 | 11,096,319 | -142,848 |
| Germany | 6,253,222 | 2,995,733 | -3,257,489 |
| Japan | 3,266,074 | 2,538,266 | -727,808 |
| Finland | 2,139,427 | 2,431,890 | +292,463 |
| United Kingdom | 2,534,056 | 2,023,162 | -510,894 |
| Turkey | 1,489,413 | 1,888,862 | +399,449 |
| United States | 1,844,969 | 896,118 | -948,851 |
| Spain | 784,963 | 534,591 | -250,372 |
| Austria | 261,588 | 509,029 | +247,441 |
| Czechia | 304,661 | 422,176 | +117,515 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,793,889 |
| Air transport | 16,828,521 |
| Other | 937,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 553,694 |
| Road transport | 270,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,677,335 | 18,116,554 | -2,560,781 |
| Air transport | 9,228,226 | 7,600,295 | -1,627,931 |
| Other | 692,967 | 244,099 | -448,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 356,967 | 196,727 | -160,240 |
| Road transport | 201,101 | 69,558 | -131,543 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,283,029 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,280,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,137,303 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,698,535 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,564,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 8,755,076 | 10,527,953 | +1,772,877 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,540,195 | 4,740,215 | -1,799,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,974,431 | 3,162,872 | -2,811,559 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,731,227 | 2,967,308 | -763,919 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,662,120 | 902,287 | -759,833 |
| London | 1,135,620 | 1,293,659 | +158,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 324,216 | 1,197,054 | +872,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 890,239 | 258,569 | -631,670 |
| 000 | 692,967 | 244,099 | -448,868 |
| Birmingham Airport | 321,929 | 504,848 | +182,919 |
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 | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMES PURDEY & SONS,LIMITED | 66 |
| IAN EDGAR(LIVERPOOL)LIMITED | 56 |
| GMK LIMITED | 47 |
| HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED | 44 |
| BLASER GROUP LTD | 43 |
| VIKING ARMS LIMITED | 35 |
| ANGLO ITALIAN ARMS LIMITED | 29 |
| RAYTRADE UK LIMITED | 14 |
| WESTLEY RICHARDS AND COMPANY LIMITED | 13 |
| HOLLAND & HOLLAND LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 50,921,289 |
| Italy | 4,170,890 |
| Australia | 1,753,780 |
| Canada | 1,599,359 |
| South Africa | 1,591,784 |
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 | 29,043,832 | 21,877,457 | -7,166,375 |
| Italy | 1,928,742 | 2,242,148 | +313,406 |
| Australia | 411,793 | 1,341,987 | +930,194 |
| Canada | 554,443 | 1,044,916 | +490,473 |
| South Africa | 1,351,295 | 240,489 | -1,110,806 |
| France | 530,985 | 470,329 | -60,656 |
| United Arab Emirates | 635,460 | 354,396 | -281,064 |
| Ireland | 425,173 | 541,048 | +115,875 |
| Germany | 573,106 | 316,898 | -256,208 |
| Sweden | 480,483 | 145,388 | -335,095 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,324 |
| United States | 2,305 |
| Turkey | 1,152 |
| Germany | 890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 3,324 | +3,324 |
| United States | 2,305 | 0 | -2,305 |
| Turkey | 1,152 | 0 | -1,152 |
| Germany | 890 | 0 | -890 |
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 | 65,640,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,634,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,150,859 |
| Other | 307,395 |
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 | 36,251,067 | 29,389,166 | -6,861,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,356,554 | 1,278,433 | -1,078,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 958,022 | 1,192,837 | +234,815 |
| Other | 177,935 | 129,460 | -48,475 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,347,444 |
| Southampton | 2,924,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,421,009 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 916,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 608,822 |
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 | 35,257,495 | 29,089,949 | -6,167,546 |
| Southampton | 2,212,606 | 711,445 | -1,501,161 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 659,451 | 761,558 | +102,107 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 762,041 | 154,417 | -607,624 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,123 | 558,699 | +508,576 |
| Fishguard | 204,280 | 173,680 | -30,600 |
| 000 | 177,935 | 129,460 | -48,475 |
| Manchester Airport | 187,437 | 27,415 | -160,022 |
| Holyhead | 1,009 | 200,500 | +199,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,531 | 11,500 | -154,031 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 9303
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers sporting guns, hunting rifles, signal flare guns, and other explosive-powered devices