Import/export HS code 294110: Penicillins and their derivatives
Antibiotics like penicillin and similar medicines with a penicillanic acid structure, including their salts
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 56,686,741 |
| India | 34,427,409 |
| France | 9,429,904 |
| China | 5,234,506 |
| Ireland | 5,111,255 |
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 | 42,200,407 | 14,486,334 | -27,714,073 |
| India | 10,980,342 | 23,447,067 | +12,466,725 |
| France | 5,891,439 | 3,538,465 | -2,352,974 |
| China | 3,134,407 | 2,100,099 | -1,034,308 |
| Ireland | 2,615,157 | 2,496,098 | -119,059 |
| Italy | 1,722,797 | 1,834,745 | +111,948 |
| Austria | 1,135,799 | 1,196,415 | +60,616 |
| Netherlands | 832,110 | 1,291,475 | +459,365 |
| Germany | 535,931 | 324,773 | -211,158 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 393,515 | +393,515 |
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 | 56,686,741 |
| India | 34,191,145 |
| China | 5,482,846 |
| Spain | 3,379,479 |
| Austria | 2,903,806 |
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 | 42,200,407 | 14,486,334 | -27,714,073 |
| India | 10,861,637 | 23,329,508 | +12,467,871 |
| China | 3,254,380 | 2,228,466 | -1,025,914 |
| Spain | 1,445,726 | 1,933,753 | +488,027 |
| Austria | 2,179,465 | 724,341 | -1,455,124 |
| Slovakia | 401,047 | 393,515 | -7,532 |
| Italy | 4,225 | 333,718 | +329,493 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 120,212 | +120,212 |
| Germany | 61,553 | 51,632 | -9,921 |
| United States | 14,592 | 8,872 | -5,720 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 91,766,259 |
| Other | 16,246,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,831,006 |
| Air transport | 4,420,928 |
| Road transport | 45,384 |
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) | 52,536,585 | 39,229,674 | -13,306,911 |
| Other | 8,674,398 | 7,572,187 | -1,102,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,382,290 | 3,448,716 | -933,574 |
| Air transport | 3,486,047 | 934,881 | -2,551,166 |
| Road transport | 43,198 | 2,186 | -41,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 83,509,026 |
| 000 | 16,246,585 |
| Dover | 6,199,784 |
| Belfast Port | 4,704,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,002,353 |
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 | 46,600,439 | 36,908,587 | -9,691,852 |
| 000 | 8,674,398 | 7,572,187 | -1,102,211 |
| Dover | 3,864,001 | 2,335,783 | -1,528,218 |
| Belfast Port | 3,182,455 | 1,522,042 | -1,660,413 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,295,287 | 707,066 | -2,588,221 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,313,416 | 0 | -2,313,416 |
| Felixstowe | 107,959 | 830,030 | +722,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 193,550 | 557,253 | +363,703 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 515,512 | +515,512 |
| Harwich | 324,739 | 40,168 | -284,571 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 76 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 72 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 56 |
| TARESH LIMITED | 40 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| LGC LIMITED | 26 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 23 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 15 |
| CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH LIMITED | 12 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,070,640 |
| Ireland | 7,426,693 |
| Italy | 3,077,903 |
| Kuwait | 329,650 |
| Germany | 155,540 |
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 | 6,588,405 | 3,482,235 | -3,106,170 |
| Ireland | 3,497,939 | 3,928,754 | +430,815 |
| Italy | 1,677,257 | 1,400,646 | -276,611 |
| Kuwait | 227,201 | 102,449 | -124,752 |
| Germany | 61,746 | 93,794 | +32,048 |
| Israel | 55,588 | 61,872 | +6,284 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,340 | 0 | -41,340 |
| Japan | 15,977 | 22,529 | +6,552 |
| Malta | 2,426 | 31,628 | +29,202 |
| India | 29,409 | 4,026 | -25,383 |
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 | 11,287,685 |
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 | 6,107,587 | 5,180,098 | -927,489 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 11,287,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,307,661 |
| Air transport | 918,479 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 6,107,587 | 5,180,098 | -927,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,633,034 | 3,674,627 | -1,958,407 |
| Air transport | 540,786 | 377,693 | -163,093 |
| 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 | 11,287,685 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,938,300 |
| Dover | 4,353,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 463,078 |
| East Midlands Airport | 146,001 |
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 | 6,107,587 | 5,180,098 | -927,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,402,233 | 3,536,067 | +2,133,834 |
| Dover | 4,230,801 | 122,630 | -4,108,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 285,660 | 177,418 | -108,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,191 | 40,810 | -64,381 |
| ZLC | 26,284 | 100,584 | +74,300 |
| Manchester Airport | 81,485 | 17,762 | -63,723 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,939 | 41,119 | -1,820 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,239 | +14,239 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,433 | 0 | -3,433 |
Quick facts
HS code: 294110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Antibiotics like penicillin and similar medicines with a penicillanic acid structure, including their salts