Import/export HS code 3004: Medicines in measured doses or retail packaging
Medicines for treatment or prevention, including tablets, creams, or patches, sold in ready-to-use forms. Excludes specific medical goods like vaccines or blood products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,426,022,413 |
| Germany | 3,141,582,171 |
| Belgium | 2,707,213,633 |
| Italy | 2,526,057,140 |
| Ireland | 2,453,260,333 |
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 | 2,249,891,715 | 1,176,130,698 | -1,073,761,017 |
| Germany | 1,570,440,580 | 1,571,141,591 | +701,011 |
| Belgium | 1,494,783,093 | 1,212,430,540 | -282,352,553 |
| Italy | 1,539,704,285 | 986,352,855 | -553,351,430 |
| Ireland | 1,010,683,416 | 1,442,576,917 | +431,893,501 |
| Netherlands | 1,252,083,658 | 1,117,961,636 | -134,122,022 |
| France | 872,208,688 | 1,448,468,429 | +576,259,741 |
| Spain | 606,053,883 | 1,542,814,450 | +936,760,567 |
| Switzerland | 731,524,658 | 859,646,443 | +128,121,785 |
| Denmark | 694,079,492 | 685,637,544 | -8,441,948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,133,094,979 |
| United States | 3,778,754,000 |
| Germany | 3,316,163,144 |
| Ireland | 2,050,239,227 |
| France | 1,564,706,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,205,903,544 | 2,927,191,435 | +721,287,891 |
| United States | 1,888,406,551 | 1,890,347,449 | +1,940,898 |
| Germany | 1,709,420,302 | 1,606,742,842 | -102,677,460 |
| Ireland | 826,246,207 | 1,223,993,020 | +397,746,813 |
| France | 754,739,506 | 809,966,928 | +55,227,422 |
| India | 718,703,926 | 689,573,805 | -29,130,121 |
| Singapore | 1,075,274,129 | 101,961,211 | -973,312,918 |
| China | 267,057,354 | 849,596,746 | +582,539,392 |
| Switzerland | 527,073,003 | 443,902,820 | -83,170,183 |
| Spain | 458,376,565 | 419,936,476 | -38,440,089 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 80 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 72 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 57 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 55 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 48 |
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 | 56 | 57 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 55 | 58 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 43 | 45 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 47 | 44 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 37 | 33 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 21 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 20 | +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) | 21,375,201,135 |
| Air transport | 4,223,193,971 |
| Other | 1,326,966,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,319,600,858 |
| Road transport | 143,490,321 |
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) | 9,938,541,875 | 11,436,659,260 | +1,498,117,385 |
| Air transport | 2,714,019,153 | 1,509,174,818 | -1,204,844,335 |
| Other | 823,199,925 | 503,766,412 | -319,433,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 634,701,445 | 684,899,413 | +50,197,968 |
| Road transport | 62,614,195 | 80,876,126 | +18,261,931 |
| Rail transport | 248,890 | 1,850,159 | +1,601,269 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,505,989,024 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,951,907,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,195,935,489 |
| 000 | 1,326,966,337 |
| Killingholme | 1,279,931,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 5,213,673,758 | 6,292,315,266 | +1,078,641,508 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,909,206,031 | 2,042,701,068 | +133,495,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,165,909,454 | 1,030,026,035 | -1,135,883,419 |
| 000 | 823,199,925 | 503,766,412 | -319,433,513 |
| Killingholme | 1,035,780,465 | 244,150,735 | -791,629,730 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 550,237,019 | 622,281,394 | +72,044,375 |
| Holyhead | 275,083,617 | 613,809,430 | +338,725,813 |
| Harwich | 407,628,322 | 418,015,503 | +10,387,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,054,491 | 727,086,951 | +666,032,460 |
| Hull | 237,446,682 | 197,026,506 | -40,420,176 |
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 | 329 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 122 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 114 |
| Human health activities | 74 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 59 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 262 |
| 2025-11 | 291 |
| 2025-10 | 279 |
| 2025-09 | 275 |
| 2025-08 | 261 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FISHER CLINICAL SERVICES UK LIMITED | 120 |
| ROCHE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 119 |
| NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITED | 119 |
| FHC (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 117 |
| ORGANON PHARMA (UK) LIMITED | 116 |
| ACCORD-UK LTD | 115 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 113 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 111 |
| MEDREICH PLC | 111 |
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 108 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 321 |
| 54m+ | 300 |
| 0-1m | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 86 |
| Other | 50 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,237,056,794 |
| United States | 4,153,239,500 |
| Germany | 3,422,370,710 |
| Ireland | 2,288,512,313 |
| China | 1,767,555,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,452,535,122 | 1,784,521,672 | -668,013,450 |
| United States | 2,160,991,311 | 1,992,248,189 | -168,743,122 |
| Germany | 1,658,845,047 | 1,763,525,663 | +104,680,616 |
| Ireland | 1,257,278,876 | 1,031,233,437 | -226,045,439 |
| China | 966,441,983 | 801,113,651 | -165,328,332 |
| France | 788,705,718 | 820,082,379 | +31,376,661 |
| Japan | 462,753,522 | 524,718,235 | +61,964,713 |
| Netherlands | 471,667,637 | 460,651,973 | -11,015,664 |
| Brazil | 336,948,538 | 297,239,209 | -39,709,329 |
| United Arab Emirates | 404,343,378 | 174,619,181 | -229,724,197 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,255,159,159 |
| Ireland | 1,482,371,680 |
| XI | 512,337,409 |
| Switzerland | 220,003,468 |
| Spain | 207,026,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,180,190,304 | 1,074,968,855 | -105,221,449 |
| Ireland | 837,662,921 | 644,708,759 | -192,954,162 |
| XI | 151,626,300 | 360,711,109 | +209,084,809 |
| Switzerland | 127,488,304 | 92,515,164 | -34,973,140 |
| Spain | 86,950,525 | 120,076,065 | +33,125,540 |
| United States | 79,776,128 | 88,882,463 | +9,106,335 |
| Italy | 24,239,999 | 22,369,229 | -1,870,770 |
| France | 25,177,776 | 5,550,618 | -19,627,158 |
| Greece | 6,631,880 | 15,320,586 | +8,688,706 |
| Canada | 6,280,681 | 8,788,863 | +2,508,182 |
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 | 9,484,774,802 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,141,512,482 |
| Other | 5,346,226,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,694,217,737 |
| Rail transport | 32,246,771 |
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 | 5,050,293,643 | 4,434,481,159 | -615,812,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,959,745,821 | 4,181,766,661 | -777,979,160 |
| Other | 2,693,722,148 | 2,652,504,528 | -41,217,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,044,627,070 | 1,649,590,667 | -395,036,403 |
| Rail transport | 30,714,178 | 1,532,593 | -29,181,585 |
| Road transport | 651,492 | 356,682 | -294,810 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,077,855,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,365,018,983 |
| 000 | 5,346,226,676 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,825,193,790 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,697,959,047 |
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 | 3,758,720,465 | 3,319,134,749 | -439,585,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,683,436,289 | 2,681,582,694 | -1,001,853,595 |
| 000 | 2,693,722,148 | 2,652,504,528 | -41,217,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 855,466,581 | 969,727,209 | +114,260,628 |
| Manchester Airport | 891,147,651 | 806,811,396 | -84,336,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 916,219,188 | 561,158,474 | -355,060,714 |
| Felixstowe | 455,662,315 | 486,931,885 | +31,269,570 |
| Southampton | 279,254,814 | 457,494,926 | +178,240,112 |
| Newcastle Airport | 299,019,630 | 171,835,362 | -127,184,268 |
| Holyhead | 210,404,706 | 183,045,556 | -27,359,150 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 300410 – Medicines with penicillins or streptomycins
- 300420 – Medicines with other antibiotics
- 300431 – Medicines with insulin
- 300432 – Medicines with corticosteroid hormones
- 300439 – Various hormone-based medicines
- 300441 – Medicines with ephedrine
- 300442 – Medicines with pseudoephedrine
- 300443 – Medicines with norephedrine
- 300449 – Various medicines with similar substances
- 300450 – Medicines with vitamins or similar products
- 300460 – Medicines for malaria treatment
- 300490 – Various medicines not listed elsewhere
Quick facts
HS code: 3004
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines for treatment or prevention, including tablets, creams, or patches, sold in ready-to-use forms. Excludes specific medical goods like vaccines or blood products