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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 58,854,912 |
| Singapore | 51,767,025 |
| China | 41,821,905 |
| Switzerland | 28,400,343 |
| United States | 17,697,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 24,376,788 | 34,478,124 | +10,101,336 |
| Singapore | 37,914,981 | 13,852,044 | -24,062,937 |
| China | 29,549,016 | 12,272,889 | -17,276,127 |
| Switzerland | 6,732,478 | 21,667,865 | +14,935,387 |
| United States | 11,643,611 | 6,054,261 | -5,589,350 |
| Ireland | 6,693,490 | 9,320,189 | +2,626,699 |
| France | 6,094,561 | 3,607,682 | -2,486,879 |
| Germany | 1,961,128 | 5,317,514 | +3,356,386 |
| Italy | 3,481,931 | 3,663,811 | +181,880 |
| Hungary | 4,959,255 | 1,068,622 | -3,890,633 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 59,493,961 |
| Singapore | 51,785,293 |
| China | 44,704,433 |
| United States | 32,275,174 |
| Italy | 18,122,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 24,976,327 | 34,517,634 | +9,541,307 |
| Singapore | 37,922,590 | 13,862,703 | -24,059,887 |
| China | 31,271,213 | 13,433,220 | -17,837,993 |
| United States | 12,366,915 | 19,908,259 | +7,541,344 |
| Italy | 6,766,676 | 11,356,224 | +4,589,548 |
| Ireland | 2,828,686 | 6,725,633 | +3,896,947 |
| Hungary | 5,671,242 | 1,453,540 | -4,217,702 |
| Spain | 2,630,703 | 2,090,775 | -539,928 |
| Denmark | 2,065,414 | 21,633 | -2,043,781 |
| Austria | 1,192,652 | 724,341 | -468,311 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 | 6 | -1 |
| 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 | 6 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 149,898,116 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,713,508 |
| Air transport | 32,810,073 |
| Other | 19,767,222 |
| Road transport | 1,688,231 |
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) | 82,990,758 | 66,907,358 | -16,083,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,895,302 | 22,818,206 | -8,077,096 |
| Air transport | 15,982,810 | 16,827,263 | +844,453 |
| Other | 8,867,171 | 10,900,051 | +2,032,880 |
| Road transport | 1,175,657 | 512,574 | -663,083 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 83,890,340 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,422,366 |
| Felixstowe | 23,339,478 |
| 000 | 19,767,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,889,875 |
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 | 43,302,294 | 40,588,046 | -2,714,248 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,414,745 | 19,007,621 | +6,592,876 |
| Felixstowe | 22,396,660 | 942,818 | -21,453,842 |
| 000 | 8,867,171 | 10,900,051 | +2,032,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,484,250 | 8,405,625 | -78,625 |
| Belfast Port | 11,532,148 | 4,874,994 | -6,657,154 |
| Dover | 9,637,055 | 6,693,330 | -2,943,725 |
| ZLC | 3,894,759 | 7,305,408 | +3,410,649 |
| Belfast Airport | 4,700,406 | 6,139,754 | +1,439,348 |
| Holyhead | 2,901,660 | 6,114,007 | +3,212,347 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 120 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 119 |
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 118 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 98 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 91 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 90 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 71 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 69 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 68 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 11,889,039 |
| Ireland | 8,548,474 |
| United States | 6,177,687 |
| Brazil | 3,799,754 |
| Germany | 3,688,322 |
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 | 7,192,213 | 4,696,826 | -2,495,387 |
| Ireland | 4,753,465 | 3,795,009 | -958,456 |
| United States | 3,375,734 | 2,801,953 | -573,781 |
| Brazil | 1,453,266 | 2,346,488 | +893,222 |
| Germany | 3,217,526 | 470,796 | -2,746,730 |
| Italy | 1,760,806 | 1,547,293 | -213,513 |
| Pakistan | 1,319,718 | 1,370,509 | +50,791 |
| Thailand | 1,541,635 | 1,112,274 | -429,361 |
| Poland | 170,778 | 2,087,970 | +1,917,192 |
| Netherlands | 654,158 | 623,617 | -30,541 |
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 | 11,904,498 |
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 | 7,024,083 | 4,880,415 | -2,143,668 |
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) | 17,260,262 |
| Air transport | 16,162,669 |
| Other | 11,904,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,716,052 |
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) | 8,929,719 | 8,330,543 | -599,176 |
| Air transport | 9,311,886 | 6,850,783 | -2,461,103 |
| Other | 7,024,083 | 4,880,415 | -2,143,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,223,268 | 5,492,784 | +269,516 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,502,775 |
| 000 | 11,904,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,864,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,359,235 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,447,234 |
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 | 5,133,126 | 7,369,649 | +2,236,523 |
| 000 | 7,024,083 | 4,880,415 | -2,143,668 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,503,024 | 3,361,080 | -141,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,044,254 | 3,314,981 | +270,727 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,070,779 | 1,376,455 | -1,694,324 |
| Dover | 3,091,563 | 218,048 | -2,873,515 |
| Southampton | 1,265,911 | 528,922 | -736,989 |
| Glasgow Airport | 944,779 | 724,923 | -219,856 |
| East Midlands Airport | 936,732 | 565,953 | -370,779 |
| 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