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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 22,248,528 |
| Germany | 8,408,189 |
| United States | 6,090,889 |
| Finland | 4,566,255 |
| Belgium | 4,267,436 |
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 | 10,977,585 | 11,270,943 | +293,358 |
| Germany | 5,998,142 | 2,410,047 | -3,588,095 |
| United States | 3,418,981 | 2,671,908 | -747,073 |
| Finland | 2,090,381 | 2,475,874 | +385,493 |
| Belgium | 2,419,670 | 1,847,766 | -571,904 |
| Turkey | 1,475,549 | 1,906,969 | +431,420 |
| Poland | 994,933 | 891,282 | -103,651 |
| France | 679,786 | 705,570 | +25,784 |
| Spain | 881,580 | 455,620 | -425,960 |
| Switzerland | 237,144 | 542,790 | +305,646 |
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 | 22,713,489 |
| Germany | 9,468,879 |
| Japan | 5,732,703 |
| Finland | 4,570,220 |
| United Kingdom | 4,509,469 |
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 | 11,137,401 | 11,576,088 | +438,687 |
| Germany | 6,156,370 | 3,312,509 | -2,843,861 |
| Japan | 3,232,945 | 2,499,758 | -733,187 |
| Finland | 2,093,415 | 2,476,805 | +383,390 |
| United Kingdom | 2,150,617 | 2,358,852 | +208,235 |
| Turkey | 1,569,256 | 1,911,920 | +342,664 |
| United States | 1,760,862 | 976,656 | -784,206 |
| Spain | 837,163 | 539,873 | -297,290 |
| Austria | 255,425 | 503,902 | +248,477 |
| Czechia | 286,550 | 461,364 | +174,814 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,393,308 |
| Air transport | 16,736,360 |
| Other | 937,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 625,123 |
| 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) | 20,635,662 | 18,757,646 | -1,878,016 |
| Air transport | 8,528,280 | 8,208,080 | -320,200 |
| Other | 692,967 | 244,099 | -448,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 405,338 | 219,785 | -185,553 |
| 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 | 19,729,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,312,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,328,596 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,581,876 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,551,399 |
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 | 8,877,854 | 10,851,892 | +1,974,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,176,462 | 5,136,185 | -1,040,277 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,862,462 | 3,466,134 | -2,396,328 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,672,025 | 2,909,851 | -762,174 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,320,638 | 1,230,761 | -89,877 |
| London | 1,129,422 | 1,401,394 | +271,972 |
| London Stansted Airport | 324,216 | 1,197,054 | +872,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 903,157 | 222,182 | -680,975 |
| 000 | 692,967 | 244,099 | -448,868 |
| Birmingham Airport | 324,429 | 388,189 | +63,760 |
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 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support 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+ | 5 |
| 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 | 51,960,586 |
| Italy | 3,954,456 |
| Australia | 1,800,191 |
| South Africa | 1,597,980 |
| Germany | 1,462,600 |
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 | 29,719,380 | 22,241,206 | -7,478,174 |
| Italy | 1,846,949 | 2,107,507 | +260,558 |
| Australia | 416,974 | 1,383,217 | +966,243 |
| South Africa | 1,357,491 | 240,489 | -1,117,002 |
| Germany | 1,079,180 | 383,420 | -695,760 |
| Canada | 596,014 | 809,892 | +213,878 |
| France | 736,519 | 509,425 | -227,094 |
| United Arab Emirates | 635,460 | 354,396 | -281,064 |
| Ireland | 400,399 | 529,592 | +129,193 |
| Sweden | 499,971 | 145,388 | -354,583 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 302,636 |
| Ireland | 4,143 |
| Italy | 3,324 |
| United States | 2,305 |
| Turkey | 1,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 163,745 | 138,891 | -24,854 |
| Ireland | 4,143 | 0 | -4,143 |
| 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 | 66,570,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,634,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,158,368 |
| Other | 314,450 |
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 | 37,877,729 | 28,692,939 | -9,184,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,038,625 | 1,596,362 | -442,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 859,104 | 1,299,264 | +440,160 |
| Other | 172,235 | 142,215 | -30,020 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,210,236 |
| Southampton | 2,924,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,461,937 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 949,386 |
| 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 | 36,872,626 | 28,337,610 | -8,535,016 |
| Southampton | 1,944,800 | 979,251 | -965,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 555,978 | 905,959 | +349,981 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 730,742 | 218,644 | -512,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 608,822 | +608,822 |
| Fishguard | 204,280 | 173,680 | -30,600 |
| 000 | 172,235 | 142,215 | -30,020 |
| Manchester Airport | 187,437 | 17,125 | -170,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,531 | 11,500 | -154,031 |
| Holyhead | 1,009 | 162,526 | +161,517 |
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