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 | 1,596,927 |
| United States | 1,123,240 |
| Canada | 1,048,866 |
| Denmark | 582,631 |
| France | 146,198 |
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 | 1,030,644 | +464,361 |
| United States | 456,680 | 666,560 | +209,880 |
| Canada | 206,873 | 841,993 | +635,120 |
| Denmark | 300,694 | 281,937 | -18,757 |
| France | 5,609 | 140,589 | +134,980 |
| Netherlands | 34,775 | 28,537 | -6,238 |
| Belgium | 35,583 | 0 | -35,583 |
| Germany | 17,869 | 9,437 | -8,432 |
| Switzerland | 1,418 | 18,393 | +16,975 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,095 | +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 | 1,802,756 |
| Denmark | 1,367,762 |
| United States | 514,347 |
| Malaysia | 343,419 |
| India | 321,931 |
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 | 1,175,392 | +548,028 |
| Denmark | 420,989 | 946,773 | +525,784 |
| United States | 247,707 | 266,640 | +18,933 |
| Malaysia | 43,759 | 299,660 | +255,901 |
| India | 225,651 | 96,280 | -129,371 |
| France | 1,540 | 140,589 | +139,049 |
| Australia | 15,238 | 65,850 | +50,612 |
| Belgium | 35,583 | 0 | -35,583 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -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 | 4,257,578 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 389,718 |
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 | 1,459,064 | 2,798,514 | +1,339,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 168,047 | 221,671 | +53,624 |
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 | 1,494,663 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 846,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 380,202 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,244 |
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 | 566,283 | 1,095,253 | +528,970 |
| London Stansted Airport | 377,889 | 1,116,774 | +738,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 433,875 | 412,675 | -21,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,795 | 214,407 | +48,612 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,848 | 89,396 | +27,548 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 69,586 | +69,586 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 19,169 | 14,830 | -4,339 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 4,340 | +4,340 |
| Harwich | 1,326 | 2,924 | +1,598 |
| Dover | 926 | 0 | -926 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
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 | 2 |
| 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 | 487,705 |
| United States | 439,604 |
| Denmark | 100,155 |
| Ireland | 70,672 |
| Spain | 49,893 |
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 | 300,274 | 187,431 | -112,843 |
| United States | 61,491 | 378,113 | +316,622 |
| Denmark | 78,982 | 21,173 | -57,809 |
| Ireland | 70,672 | 0 | -70,672 |
| Spain | 49,893 | 0 | -49,893 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 23,048 | +23,048 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,940 | +3,940 |
| France | 2,750 | 0 | -2,750 |
| Poland | 2,040 | 0 | -2,040 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 608,270 |
| Air transport | 573,239 |
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) | 420,839 | 187,431 | -233,408 |
| Air transport | 146,965 | 426,274 | +279,309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 473,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 435,606 |
| Glasgow Airport | 129,709 |
| Holyhead | 70,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,799 |
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 | 300,274 | 173,525 | -126,749 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,283 | 374,323 | +313,040 |
| Glasgow Airport | 78,982 | 50,727 | -28,255 |
| Holyhead | 70,672 | 0 | -70,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,893 | 13,906 | -35,987 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,790 | 0 | -4,790 |
| ZLC | 1,910 | 0 | -1,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,224 | +1,224 |
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