Import/export HS code 293712: Insulin and its salts
Insulin and its salts, essential for diabetes treatment and blood sugar regulation
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1,625,725 |
| United States | 1,157,011 |
| Canada | 1,147,857 |
| Denmark | 476,934 |
| France | 148,574 |
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 Arab Emirates | 566,283 | 1,059,442 | +493,159 |
| United States | 449,873 | 707,138 | +257,265 |
| Canada | 259,950 | 887,907 | +627,957 |
| Denmark | 194,997 | 281,937 | +86,940 |
| France | 5,609 | 142,965 | +137,356 |
| Netherlands | 34,775 | 28,537 | -6,238 |
| Belgium | 33,968 | 0 | -33,968 |
| Germany | 23,146 | 8,226 | -14,920 |
| Switzerland | 2,950 | 16,861 | +13,911 |
| Japan | 2,095 | 0 | -2,095 |
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 Arab Emirates | 1,848,609 |
| Denmark | 1,248,432 |
| United States | 535,728 |
| Malaysia | 376,565 |
| India | 333,638 |
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 Arab Emirates | 627,364 | 1,221,245 | +593,881 |
| Denmark | 301,659 | 946,773 | +645,114 |
| United States | 259,810 | 275,918 | +16,108 |
| Malaysia | 96,836 | 279,729 | +182,893 |
| India | 224,324 | 109,314 | -115,010 |
| Australia | 15,238 | 131,695 | +116,457 |
| France | 1,540 | 142,965 | +141,425 |
| Belgium | 33,968 | 0 | -33,968 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,707 | +13,707 |
| Brazil | 0 | 9,999 | +9,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,417,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 289,323 |
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 | 1,511,296 | 2,906,040 | +1,394,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,350 | 226,973 | +164,623 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 1,661,536 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,607,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 893,399 |
| Eurotunnel | 274,505 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 568,378 | 1,093,158 | +524,780 |
| London Stansted Airport | 438,789 | 1,168,996 | +730,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 422,816 | 470,583 | +47,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,098 | 214,407 | +154,309 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,144 | 88,887 | +26,743 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 69,586 | +69,586 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 19,169 | 14,830 | -4,339 |
| Harwich | 1,326 | 4,008 | +2,682 |
| Dover | 926 | 4,218 | +3,292 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 4,340 | +4,340 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 404,621 |
| United States | 385,424 |
| Denmark | 100,155 |
| Ireland | 70,672 |
| Spain | 39,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 231,096 | 173,525 | -57,571 |
| United States | 3,110 | 382,314 | +379,204 |
| Denmark | 78,982 | 21,173 | -57,809 |
| Ireland | 70,672 | 0 | -70,672 |
| Spain | 39,082 | 0 | -39,082 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 23,048 | +23,048 |
| Turkey | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
| France | 2,750 | 0 | -2,750 |
| Qatar | 1,702 | 0 | -1,702 |
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 | 517,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 514,375 |
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 | 90,484 | 426,535 | +336,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 340,850 | 173,525 | -167,325 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 390,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 377,225 |
| Glasgow Airport | 129,709 |
| Holyhead | 70,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,988 |
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 | 217,190 | 173,525 | -43,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,842 | 370,383 | +363,541 |
| Glasgow Airport | 78,982 | 50,727 | -28,255 |
| Holyhead | 70,672 | 0 | -70,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,988 | 0 | -52,988 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,425 | +5,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,750 | 0 | -2,750 |
| ZLC | 1,910 | 0 | -1,910 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulin and its salts, essential for diabetes treatment and blood sugar regulation