Import/export HS code 30019020: Human-Based Medical Substances
Medical products made from human tissues or secretions for therapy or prevention
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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 States | 13,434,110 |
| Netherlands | 3,922,227 |
| Denmark | 3,380,618 |
| Germany | 2,697,307 |
| Italy | 1,770,354 |
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 States | 6,669,348 | 6,764,762 | +95,414 |
| Netherlands | 2,014,589 | 1,907,638 | -106,951 |
| Denmark | 1,336,347 | 2,044,271 | +707,924 |
| Germany | 977,093 | 1,720,214 | +743,121 |
| Italy | 854,130 | 916,224 | +62,094 |
| Austria | 556,555 | 659,542 | +102,987 |
| France | 358,426 | 260,238 | -98,188 |
| Belgium | 284,257 | 314,631 | +30,374 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 135,879 | 316,961 | +181,082 |
| Ireland | 133,499 | 72,130 | -61,369 |
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 States | 18,227,776 |
| Denmark | 3,376,773 |
| Germany | 2,569,858 |
| Italy | 1,648,424 |
| France | 691,241 |
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 States | 9,188,060 | 9,039,716 | -148,344 |
| Denmark | 1,335,841 | 2,040,932 | +705,091 |
| Germany | 947,794 | 1,622,064 | +674,270 |
| Italy | 795,217 | 853,207 | +57,990 |
| France | 366,811 | 324,430 | -42,381 |
| Canada | 175,659 | 420,298 | +244,639 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 135,879 | 316,961 | +181,082 |
| Ukraine | 90,388 | 102,482 | +12,094 |
| Austria | 79,066 | 112,305 | +33,239 |
| Netherlands | 96,932 | 90,539 | -6,393 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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 | 27,821,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 669,085 |
| Other | 287,519 |
| Road transport | 102,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,307 |
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 | 13,116,594 | 14,704,636 | +1,588,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 379,393 | 289,692 | -89,701 |
| Other | 161,125 | 126,394 | -34,731 |
| Road transport | 0 | 102,482 | +102,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,121 | 9,186 | +3,065 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 12,466,061 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,131,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,106,551 |
| London Gateway Port | 546,619 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 543,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 6,131,593 | 6,334,468 | +202,875 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,421,146 | 3,710,005 | +288,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,065,862 | 4,040,689 | +974,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 256,927 | 289,692 | +32,765 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 374,383 | 168,904 | -205,479 |
| 000 | 161,125 | 126,394 | -34,731 |
| Belfast Airport | 43,637 | 190,334 | +146,697 |
| ZLC | 90,388 | 102,482 | +12,094 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,528 | 71,761 | +46,233 |
| Cardiff International Airport - Rhoose | 0 | 66,630 | +66,630 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 25 |
| Human health activities | 17 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2,828,359 |
| Taiwan | 1,447,602 |
| United States | 1,396,100 |
| Netherlands | 478,431 |
| Saudi Arabia | 414,125 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2,444,496 | 383,863 | -2,060,633 |
| Taiwan | 891,751 | 555,851 | -335,900 |
| United States | 412,146 | 983,954 | +571,808 |
| Netherlands | 297,440 | 180,991 | -116,449 |
| Saudi Arabia | 172,241 | 241,884 | +69,643 |
| Switzerland | 318,321 | 40,046 | -278,275 |
| United Arab Emirates | 69,796 | 259,741 | +189,945 |
| Australia | 0 | 276,334 | +276,334 |
| Cyprus | 49,109 | 182,415 | +133,306 |
| Austria | 34,201 | 175,444 | +141,243 |
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 | 8,993,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,876 |
| Road transport | 1,720 |
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 | 5,212,427 | 3,781,010 | -1,431,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,973 | 32,399 | -574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 58,876 | +58,876 |
| Road transport | 1,720 | 0 | -1,720 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,267,484 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,704,774 |
| London Stansted Airport | 397,886 |
| Manchester Airport | 344,240 |
| ZLC | 212,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,562,909 | 1,704,575 | -1,858,334 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,019,184 | 1,685,590 | +666,406 |
| London Stansted Airport | 257,073 | 140,813 | -116,260 |
| Manchester Airport | 227,790 | 116,450 | -111,340 |
| ZLC | 107,558 | 105,058 | -2,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 58,876 | +58,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,500 | 30,970 | +21,470 |
| Glasgow Airport | 17,805 | 21,744 | +3,939 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 21,828 | 4,530 | -17,298 |
| Dover | 22,542 | 1,429 | -21,113 |
Quick facts
HS code: 30019020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medical products made from human tissues or secretions for therapy or prevention