Import/export HS code 2941: Antibiotics
Medicines used to treat bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 56,758,459 |
| India | 54,720,641 |
| China | 43,221,630 |
| Switzerland | 28,418,209 |
| United States | 16,037,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 42,203,473 | 14,554,986 | -27,648,487 |
| India | 24,307,575 | 30,413,066 | +6,105,491 |
| China | 30,008,345 | 13,213,285 | -16,795,060 |
| Switzerland | 7,366,188 | 21,052,021 | +13,685,833 |
| United States | 12,779,302 | 3,258,243 | -9,521,059 |
| Ireland | 6,694,013 | 8,564,652 | +1,870,639 |
| France | 6,556,162 | 3,714,509 | -2,841,653 |
| Italy | 3,824,128 | 3,659,358 | -164,770 |
| Germany | 1,822,318 | 5,239,127 | +3,416,809 |
| Hungary | 5,733,657 | 1,070,489 | -4,663,168 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 56,776,727 |
| India | 55,352,930 |
| China | 46,210,752 |
| United States | 30,398,037 |
| Italy | 18,325,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 42,211,082 | 14,565,645 | -27,645,437 |
| India | 24,906,464 | 30,446,466 | +5,540,002 |
| China | 31,907,284 | 14,303,468 | -17,603,816 |
| United States | 13,285,083 | 17,112,954 | +3,827,871 |
| Italy | 7,621,848 | 10,704,050 | +3,082,202 |
| Ireland | 2,243,481 | 6,062,332 | +3,818,851 |
| Hungary | 6,445,644 | 1,455,407 | -4,990,237 |
| Spain | 2,048,709 | 2,294,338 | +245,629 |
| Austria | 2,179,465 | 724,341 | -1,455,124 |
| Denmark | 2,640,042 | 9,481 | -2,630,561 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +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) | 149,151,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,593,538 |
| Air transport | 33,017,197 |
| Other | 20,693,586 |
| Road transport | 1,686,861 |
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) | 87,412,889 | 61,738,466 | -25,674,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,568,081 | 22,025,457 | -11,542,624 |
| Air transport | 16,339,949 | 16,677,248 | +337,299 |
| Other | 9,435,534 | 11,258,052 | +1,822,518 |
| Road transport | 1,173,399 | 513,462 | -659,937 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 84,543,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,546,340 |
| Felixstowe | 24,944,880 |
| 000 | 20,693,586 |
| Dover | 17,010,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 47,388,186 | 37,155,373 | -10,232,813 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,751,379 | 16,794,961 | +4,043,582 |
| Felixstowe | 24,005,569 | 939,311 | -23,066,258 |
| 000 | 9,435,534 | 11,258,052 | +1,822,518 |
| Dover | 10,236,412 | 6,774,277 | -3,462,135 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,378,066 | 8,403,535 | +25,469 |
| Belfast Port | 10,616,893 | 5,932,530 | -4,684,363 |
| Belfast Airport | 5,154,548 | 6,083,479 | +928,931 |
| ZLC | 3,892,501 | 6,674,760 | +2,782,259 |
| Holyhead | 2,901,660 | 4,865,501 | +1,963,841 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 25 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Scientific research and development | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 119 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 118 |
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 117 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 97 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 90 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 89 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 70 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 68 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 67 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,648,160 |
| Ireland | 8,693,034 |
| United States | 6,145,521 |
| Germany | 4,573,103 |
| Brazil | 3,798,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,975,948 | 4,672,212 | -3,303,736 |
| Ireland | 4,160,044 | 4,532,990 | +372,946 |
| United States | 3,322,376 | 2,823,145 | -499,231 |
| Germany | 4,078,906 | 494,197 | -3,584,709 |
| Brazil | 1,453,266 | 2,345,318 | +892,052 |
| Italy | 1,872,134 | 1,546,713 | -325,421 |
| Pakistan | 1,319,718 | 1,367,837 | +48,119 |
| Thailand | 1,541,635 | 1,112,274 | -429,361 |
| Poland | 171,603 | 1,226,841 | +1,055,238 |
| Netherlands | 644,558 | 610,263 | -34,295 |
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 | 12,173,974 |
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 | 6,544,445 | 5,629,529 | -914,916 |
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) | 17,971,087 |
| Air transport | 16,139,633 |
| Other | 12,173,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,742,656 |
| Road transport | 7,038 |
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) | 10,540,342 | 7,430,745 | -3,109,597 |
| Air transport | 9,248,070 | 6,891,563 | -2,356,507 |
| Other | 6,544,445 | 5,629,529 | -914,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,249,872 | 5,492,784 | +242,912 |
| Road transport | 7,038 | 0 | -7,038 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 12,173,974 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,211,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,909,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,359,235 |
| Dover | 5,325,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 6,544,445 | 5,629,529 | -914,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,738,774 | 6,472,436 | +1,733,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,502,294 | 3,407,196 | -95,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,044,254 | 3,314,981 | +270,727 |
| Dover | 5,110,959 | 214,233 | -4,896,726 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,031,472 | 1,427,178 | -1,604,294 |
| Southampton | 1,265,911 | 528,922 | -736,989 |
| Glasgow Airport | 921,674 | 722,429 | -199,245 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,027,346 | 500,540 | -526,806 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,432,942 | +1,432,942 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines used to treat bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria