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 | 13,265,054 |
| Netherlands | 3,973,587 |
| Denmark | 3,362,416 |
| Germany | 2,661,854 |
| Italy | 1,799,197 |
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 | 6,784,077 | 6,480,977 | -303,100 |
| Netherlands | 2,087,665 | 1,885,922 | -201,743 |
| Denmark | 1,298,564 | 2,063,852 | +765,288 |
| Germany | 1,052,769 | 1,609,085 | +556,316 |
| Italy | 854,017 | 945,180 | +91,163 |
| Austria | 549,627 | 652,275 | +102,648 |
| France | 325,043 | 248,559 | -76,484 |
| Belgium | 278,965 | 293,359 | +14,394 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 135,879 | 199,069 | +63,190 |
| Kenya | 300,000 | 0 | -300,000 |
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 | 18,158,175 |
| Denmark | 3,358,571 |
| Germany | 2,528,726 |
| Italy | 1,677,267 |
| France | 619,503 |
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 | 9,412,789 | 8,745,386 | -667,403 |
| Denmark | 1,298,284 | 2,060,287 | +762,003 |
| Germany | 1,014,821 | 1,513,905 | +499,084 |
| Italy | 807,914 | 869,353 | +61,439 |
| France | 333,777 | 285,726 | -48,051 |
| Canada | 122,398 | 435,751 | +313,353 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 135,879 | 199,069 | +63,190 |
| Kenya | 300,000 | 0 | -300,000 |
| Ukraine | 89,782 | 115,869 | +26,087 |
| Austria | 80,765 | 111,100 | +30,335 |
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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 | 27,751,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 729,366 |
| Other | 264,597 |
| Road transport | 102,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,771 |
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 | 13,534,086 | 14,217,906 | +683,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 426,426 | 302,940 | -123,486 |
| Other | 159,489 | 105,108 | -54,381 |
| Road transport | 0 | 102,482 | +102,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,121 | 3,650 | -2,471 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 12,080,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,413,112 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,176,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 594,119 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 521,700 |
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 | 5,966,162 | 6,113,932 | +147,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,562,091 | 3,851,021 | +288,930 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,496,848 | 3,679,626 | +182,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 304,566 | 289,553 | -15,013 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 372,809 | 148,891 | -223,918 |
| 000 | 159,489 | 105,108 | -54,381 |
| Belfast Airport | 43,637 | 190,334 | +146,697 |
| ZLC | 89,782 | 115,869 | +26,087 |
| Birmingham Airport | 24,205 | 73,084 | +48,879 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,784 | 57,920 | +43,136 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 26 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 | 22 |
| 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 | 3,191,830 |
| United States | 1,467,863 |
| Taiwan | 1,369,266 |
| Netherlands | 478,431 |
| Saudi Arabia | 460,773 |
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 | 2,680,171 | 511,659 | -2,168,512 |
| United States | 459,076 | 1,008,787 | +549,711 |
| Taiwan | 883,051 | 486,215 | -396,836 |
| Netherlands | 212,503 | 265,928 | +53,425 |
| Saudi Arabia | 175,773 | 285,000 | +109,227 |
| Switzerland | 344,485 | 46,546 | -297,939 |
| United Arab Emirates | 82,901 | 252,822 | +169,921 |
| Australia | 0 | 276,334 | +276,334 |
| Cyprus | 43,831 | 179,652 | +135,821 |
| 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 | 9,388,869 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,372 |
| 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 | 5,422,332 | 3,966,537 | -1,455,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,973 | 28,399 | -3,574 |
| 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 | 5,569,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,832,194 |
| London Stansted Airport | 406,244 |
| Manchester Airport | 344,240 |
| ZLC | 159,349 |
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 | 3,774,075 | 1,794,978 | -1,979,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,085,936 | 1,746,258 | +660,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 262,645 | 143,599 | -119,046 |
| Manchester Airport | 227,790 | 116,450 | -111,340 |
| ZLC | 22,621 | 136,728 | +114,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 58,876 | +58,876 |
| Glasgow Airport | 29,157 | 21,744 | -7,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,500 | 26,970 | +18,470 |
| 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