Import/export HS code 300242: Veterinary vaccines
Vaccines designed to prevent diseases in animals, such as rabies or distemper
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 166,202,528 |
| Ireland | 43,199,888 |
| France | 28,976,101 |
| Norway | 16,818,637 |
| Czechia | 15,789,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 86,117,773 | 80,084,755 | -6,033,018 |
| Ireland | 21,015,991 | 22,183,897 | +1,167,906 |
| France | 14,640,645 | 14,335,456 | -305,189 |
| Norway | 8,554,021 | 8,264,616 | -289,405 |
| Czechia | 3,370,060 | 12,419,276 | +9,049,216 |
| Germany | 6,767,849 | 8,640,362 | +1,872,513 |
| United States | 8,411,938 | 6,982,431 | -1,429,507 |
| Spain | 5,046,668 | 6,075,861 | +1,029,193 |
| Belgium | 2,088,071 | 1,221,813 | -866,258 |
| Denmark | 39,076 | 994,857 | +955,781 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 81,354,253 |
| Spain | 34,345,395 |
| United Kingdom | 30,643,172 |
| France | 26,845,679 |
| Norway | 16,818,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 41,751,971 | 39,602,282 | -2,149,689 |
| Spain | 17,948,298 | 16,397,097 | -1,551,201 |
| United Kingdom | 15,289,132 | 15,354,040 | +64,908 |
| France | 14,149,408 | 12,696,271 | -1,453,137 |
| Norway | 8,554,021 | 8,264,616 | -289,405 |
| Czechia | 3,946,067 | 12,491,026 | +8,544,959 |
| Germany | 7,306,310 | 7,620,812 | +314,502 |
| United States | 6,813,609 | 5,058,501 | -1,755,108 |
| New Zealand | 5,362,246 | 3,253,285 | -2,108,961 |
| Belgium | 3,996,750 | 3,594,663 | -402,087 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,346,026 |
| Other | 50,076,875 |
| Air transport | 11,975,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,600,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,771,433 | 129,574,593 | +8,803,160 |
| Other | 23,017,818 | 27,059,057 | +4,041,239 |
| Air transport | 6,464,429 | 5,511,134 | -953,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,569,033 | 31,915 | -6,537,118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 91,584,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,274,066 |
| Dover | 58,510,653 |
| 000 | 50,076,875 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,944,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 73,520,218 | 18,064,159 | -55,456,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,583,802 | 56,690,264 | +49,106,462 |
| Dover | 32,293,697 | 26,216,956 | -6,076,741 |
| 000 | 23,017,818 | 27,059,057 | +4,041,239 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,454,895 | 13,489,321 | +8,034,426 |
| Hull | 4,867,104 | 7,077,742 | +2,210,638 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,250,955 | 4,551,802 | -699,153 |
| Harwich | 2,488,262 | 4,559,012 | +2,070,750 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 2,167,735 | +2,167,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 714,236 | 828,988 | +114,752 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Veterinary activities | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MSD ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VIRBAC LIMITED | 46 |
| CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH LIMITED | 45 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 42 |
| ST DAVIDS POULTRY TEAM LIMITED | 39 |
| AVIAGEN LIMITED | 30 |
| MERLIN VET EXPORT LTD | 29 |
| DUGV (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| CVS (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| AVIAGEN TURKEYS LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 62,924,141 |
| Netherlands | 32,213,452 |
| Lithuania | 10,435,027 |
| Kazakhstan | 7,026,249 |
| Israel | 6,685,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 29,450,229 | 33,473,912 | +4,023,683 |
| Netherlands | 13,045,931 | 19,167,521 | +6,121,590 |
| Lithuania | 5,393,833 | 5,041,194 | -352,639 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,320,006 | 5,706,243 | +4,386,237 |
| Israel | 3,086,853 | 3,598,933 | +512,080 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,171,412 | 1,683,047 | -2,488,365 |
| South Korea | 3,140,506 | 2,235,974 | -904,532 |
| Viet Nam | 2,651,234 | 1,233,206 | -1,418,028 |
| Uganda | 2,808,758 | 826,526 | -1,982,232 |
| Ireland | 2,052,999 | 1,392,553 | -660,446 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,117,461 |
| Italy | 340,093 |
| Netherlands | 192,357 |
| Hungary | 178,860 |
| France | 127,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 659,520 | 457,941 | -201,579 |
| Italy | 158,016 | 182,077 | +24,061 |
| Netherlands | 71,374 | 120,983 | +49,609 |
| Hungary | 103,669 | 75,191 | -28,478 |
| France | 40,569 | 87,341 | +46,772 |
| Germany | 76,968 | 26,076 | -50,892 |
| New Zealand | 7,536 | 89,289 | +81,753 |
| Spain | 21,866 | 59,900 | +38,034 |
| Belgium | 5,716 | 75,462 | +69,746 |
| XI | 15,713 | 10,438 | -5,275 |
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) | 93,893,329 |
| Air transport | 49,134,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,424,175 |
| Other | 2,384,519 |
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) | 35,566,899 | 58,326,430 | +22,759,531 |
| Air transport | 26,096,636 | 23,038,361 | -3,058,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,409,051 | 15,124 | -14,393,927 |
| Other | 1,190,760 | 1,193,759 | +2,999 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 85,359,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,575,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,131,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,033,776 |
| 000 | 2,384,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 40,671,943 | 44,687,442 | +4,015,499 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,765,023 | 22,810,773 | -2,954,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,963,371 | 8,167,931 | +5,204,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,581,778 | 5,451,998 | -129,780 |
| 000 | 1,190,760 | 1,193,759 | +2,999 |
| Holyhead | 728,451 | 0 | -728,451 |
| East Midlands Airport | 192,244 | 182,276 | -9,968 |
| London Stansted Airport | 84,391 | 9,242 | -75,149 |
| ZLC | 43,230 | 4,123 | -39,107 |
| Dover | 25,499 | 11,560 | -13,939 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vaccines designed to prevent diseases in animals, such as rabies or distemper