Import/export HS code 0510: Animal products for medicine
Ambergris, castoreum, civet, and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not; glands and other animal parts used in making medicines, fresh, chilled, frozen, or preserved
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1,991,992 |
| Ireland | 1,730,481 |
| Italy | 277,656 |
| Bahamas | 39,879 |
| United States | 27,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 776,626 | 1,215,366 | +438,740 |
| Ireland | 1,397,148 | 333,333 | -1,063,815 |
| Italy | 208,633 | 69,023 | -139,610 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 39,879 | +39,879 |
| United States | 24,067 | 2,978 | -21,089 |
| Germany | 3,576 | 5,173 | +1,597 |
| Netherlands | 3,277 | 0 | -3,277 |
| Belgium | 1,958 | 0 | -1,958 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1,993,028 |
| Italy | 143,184 |
| Poland | 97,999 |
| Bahamas | 39,879 |
| United Kingdom | 36,473 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 777,662 | 1,215,366 | +437,704 |
| Italy | 143,184 | 0 | -143,184 |
| Poland | 48,407 | 49,592 | +1,185 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 39,879 | +39,879 |
| United Kingdom | 17,042 | 19,431 | +2,389 |
| United States | 23,031 | 2,978 | -20,053 |
| Mexico | 0 | 5,173 | +5,173 |
| Bulgaria | 3,576 | 0 | -3,576 |
| Netherlands | 3,277 | 0 | -3,277 |
| Belgium | 1,958 | 0 | -1,958 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Devon | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,904,169 |
| Other | 1,730,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,656 |
| Air transport | 168,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 688,803 | 1,215,366 | +526,563 |
| Other | 1,397,148 | 333,333 | -1,063,815 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 208,633 | 69,023 | -139,610 |
| Air transport | 120,701 | 48,030 | -72,671 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,730,481 |
| Southampton | 1,400,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 503,306 |
| Dover | 241,183 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,397,148 | 333,333 | -1,063,815 |
| Southampton | 408,044 | 992,819 | +584,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,759 | 222,547 | -58,212 |
| Dover | 191,591 | 49,592 | -141,999 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,479 | 48,030 | -37,449 |
| ZLC | 17,042 | 19,431 | +2,389 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,411 | 0 | -26,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,576 | 0 | -3,576 |
| Glasgow Airport | 3,277 | 0 | -3,277 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,958 | 0 | -1,958 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANGLO BEEF PROCESSORS UK | 3 |
| BBI DIAGNOSTICS GROUP LIMITED | 3 |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | 2 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 2 |
| UNILEVER PLC | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 838,405 |
| China | 306,267 |
| Denmark | 274,482 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 271,767 |
| Ireland | 242,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 406,354 | 432,051 | +25,697 |
| China | 66,175 | 240,092 | +173,917 |
| Denmark | 274,482 | 0 | -274,482 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 44,774 | 226,993 | +182,219 |
| Ireland | 101,130 | 141,762 | +40,632 |
| Germany | 12,480 | 35,729 | +23,249 |
| Netherlands | 2,926 | 40,793 | +37,867 |
| Canada | 4,907 | 5,607 | +700 |
| Belgium | 3,018 | 0 | -3,018 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,012 | +2,012 |
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 | 110,926 |
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 | 38,504 | 72,422 | +33,918 |
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) | 1,037,654 |
| Air transport | 619,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,482 |
| Other | 110,926 |
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) | 475,043 | 562,611 | +87,568 |
| Air transport | 129,106 | 490,006 | +360,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,482 | 0 | -274,482 |
| Other | 38,504 | 72,422 | +33,918 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 810,076 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 281,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,619 |
| Holyhead | 224,441 |
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 | 377,071 | 433,005 | +55,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,989 | 247,112 | +172,123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,774 | 230,473 | +179,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,619 | 0 | -277,619 |
| Holyhead | 94,835 | 129,606 | +34,771 |
| 000 | 38,504 | 72,422 | +33,918 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,343 | 12,421 | +9,078 |
Quick facts
HS code: 0510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ambergris, castoreum, civet, and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not; glands and other animal parts used in making medicines, fresh, chilled, frozen, or preserved