Import/export HS code 294140: Chloramphenicol and its derivatives
Antibiotics like chloramphenicol and similar medicines, including their salts
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,731,806 |
| Germany | 32,976 |
| India | 27,576 |
| United States | 5,755 |
| Hungary | 2,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,605,881 | 2,125,925 | +520,044 |
| Germany | 32,976 | 0 | -32,976 |
| India | 9,083 | 18,493 | +9,410 |
| United States | 5,755 | 0 | -5,755 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,732 | +2,732 |
| France | 1,234 | 920 | -314 |
| Spain | 1,814 | 0 | -1,814 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,014 | +1,014 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,746,043 |
| Italy | 27,662 |
| India | 27,576 |
| Hungary | 2,732 |
| Spain | 1,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,619,104 | 2,126,939 | +507,835 |
| Italy | 26,742 | 920 | -25,822 |
| India | 9,083 | 18,493 | +9,410 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,732 | +2,732 |
| Spain | 1,814 | 0 | -1,814 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 2,279,528 |
| Road transport | 866,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 625,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,134 |
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 | 978,642 | 1,300,886 | +322,244 |
| Road transport | 642,207 | 224,441 | -417,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,680 | 622,837 | +620,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,214 | 920 | -32,294 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Airport | 2,152,649 |
| Belfast Port | 1,489,485 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,884 |
| Dover | 34,134 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 16,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Airport | 908,025 | 1,244,624 | +336,599 |
| Belfast Port | 642,207 | 847,278 | +205,071 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,722 | 44,162 | +4,440 |
| Dover | 33,214 | 920 | -32,294 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 16,497 | 0 | -16,497 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,755 | 5,425 | -330 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,153 | 5,661 | +508 |
| Thamesport | 2,680 | 0 | -2,680 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,494 | 0 | -2,494 |
| East Midlands Airport | 996 | 1,014 | +18 |
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 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Veterinary activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 211,105 |
| France | 26,093 |
| United States | 25,525 |
| Netherlands | 18,372 |
| Poland | 10,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 71,951 | 139,154 | +67,203 |
| France | 21,173 | 4,920 | -16,253 |
| United States | 17,012 | 8,513 | -8,499 |
| Netherlands | 11,907 | 6,465 | -5,442 |
| Poland | 4,744 | 6,089 | +1,345 |
| Romania | 9,081 | 1,143 | -7,938 |
| Colombia | 8,465 | 0 | -8,465 |
| South Africa | 6,629 | 0 | -6,629 |
| Italy | 4,267 | 1,518 | -2,749 |
| Japan | 4,897 | 0 | -4,897 |
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 | 316,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,214 |
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 | 152,741 | 164,119 | +11,378 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,791 | 20,423 | -17,368 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,842 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,315 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,824 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 16,690 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,494 | 144,348 | +39,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,972 | 17,343 | -18,629 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,306 | 1,518 | -30,788 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,951 | 13,739 | +10,788 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,397 | 4,514 | -3,883 |
| ZLC | 4,593 | 0 | -4,593 |
| Holyhead | 1,819 | 1,806 | -13 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,274 | +1,274 |
Quick facts
HS code: 294140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Antibiotics like chloramphenicol and similar medicines, including their salts