Import/export HS code 300420: Medicines with other antibiotics
Medicines containing antibiotics not listed in other codes, used to fight infections
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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 | 103,462,000 |
| Ireland | 63,669,132 |
| Belgium | 55,185,890 |
| Germany | 54,446,396 |
| Italy | 44,472,910 |
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 | 49,737,469 | 53,724,531 | +3,987,062 |
| Ireland | 48,570,562 | 15,098,570 | -33,471,992 |
| Belgium | 24,569,591 | 30,616,299 | +6,046,708 |
| Germany | 28,652,829 | 25,793,567 | -2,859,262 |
| Italy | 29,150,626 | 15,322,284 | -13,828,342 |
| France | 20,397,303 | 20,439,057 | +41,754 |
| Malta | 7,452,808 | 19,288,723 | +11,835,915 |
| India | 10,773,969 | 10,639,422 | -134,547 |
| Denmark | 11,214,240 | 6,167,488 | -5,046,752 |
| Spain | 6,706,024 | 5,855,504 | -850,520 |
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 | 111,260,183 |
| Germany | 35,850,554 |
| United States | 29,648,286 |
| France | 28,002,027 |
| Denmark | 26,623,030 |
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 | 49,076,241 | 62,183,942 | +13,107,701 |
| Germany | 23,061,685 | 12,788,869 | -10,272,816 |
| United States | 20,523,467 | 9,124,819 | -11,398,648 |
| France | 14,764,929 | 13,237,098 | -1,527,831 |
| Denmark | 7,644,122 | 18,978,908 | +11,334,786 |
| Australia | 22,809,997 | 2,540,442 | -20,269,555 |
| India | 11,673,261 | 12,350,167 | +676,906 |
| Spain | 10,845,887 | 11,421,529 | +575,642 |
| Switzerland | 9,679,986 | 11,515,322 | +1,835,336 |
| Japan | 11,034,189 | 5,502,069 | -5,532,120 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 397,510,107 |
| Other | 78,915,521 |
| Air transport | 23,857,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,523,775 |
| Road transport | 570,903 |
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) | 208,461,291 | 189,048,816 | -19,412,475 |
| Other | 42,282,759 | 36,632,762 | -5,649,997 |
| Air transport | 16,686,855 | 7,170,239 | -9,516,616 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,864,574 | 10,659,201 | -205,373 |
| Road transport | 521,283 | 49,620 | -471,663 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 200,265,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,724,404 |
| 000 | 78,915,521 |
| Holyhead | 28,072,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,240,719 |
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 | 94,697,362 | 105,567,709 | +10,870,347 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,614,008 | 38,110,396 | -4,503,612 |
| 000 | 42,282,759 | 36,632,762 | -5,649,997 |
| Holyhead | 26,506,855 | 1,565,268 | -24,941,587 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,797,185 | 13,443,534 | +646,349 |
| Harwich | 8,669,189 | 12,217,372 | +3,548,183 |
| Killingholme | 10,458,827 | 3,063,839 | -7,394,988 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,355,105 | 7,180,894 | +1,825,789 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,912,911 | 1,210,935 | -8,701,976 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,093,760 | 4,899,777 | -193,983 |
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 | 62 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 34 |
| Veterinary activities | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 41 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 41 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
| 2025-07 | 38 |
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+ | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 148,385,534 |
| Slovenia | 78,444,579 |
| Netherlands | 59,958,533 |
| United States | 45,291,503 |
| France | 40,106,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 66,739,222 | 81,646,312 | +14,907,090 |
| Slovenia | 48,428,198 | 30,016,381 | -18,411,817 |
| Netherlands | 28,009,121 | 31,949,412 | +3,940,291 |
| United States | 24,698,665 | 20,592,838 | -4,105,827 |
| France | 21,058,629 | 19,048,357 | -2,010,272 |
| Australia | 13,564,288 | 14,558,646 | +994,358 |
| Brazil | 11,091,086 | 8,744,291 | -2,346,795 |
| Ireland | 9,092,786 | 10,674,653 | +1,581,867 |
| Germany | 8,476,840 | 10,129,102 | +1,652,262 |
| Thailand | 8,969,924 | 8,593,720 | -376,204 |
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 | 52,283,257 |
| Canada | 10,288,593 |
| XI | 9,940,517 |
| Bulgaria | 1,107,936 |
| XU | 882,317 |
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 | 24,417,507 | 27,865,750 | +3,448,243 |
| Canada | 4,953,714 | 5,334,879 | +381,165 |
| XI | 5,483,451 | 4,457,066 | -1,026,385 |
| Bulgaria | 475,482 | 632,454 | +156,972 |
| XU | 181,743 | 700,574 | +518,831 |
| France | 220,407 | 270,651 | +50,244 |
| Ireland | 68,478 | 102,340 | +33,862 |
| Netherlands | 74,962 | 10,507 | -64,455 |
| Denmark | 18,542 | 18,061 | -481 |
| Spain | 12,143 | 16,075 | +3,932 |
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 | 219,868,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 168,229,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,080,599 |
| Other | 75,375,026 |
| Road transport | 230,158 |
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 | 96,848,770 | 123,020,024 | +26,171,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,554,866 | 76,674,197 | -14,880,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,719,332 | 52,361,267 | -29,358,065 |
| Other | 35,931,898 | 39,443,128 | +3,511,230 |
| Road transport | 32,032 | 198,126 | +166,094 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,325,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,375,651 |
| 000 | 75,375,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,766,217 |
| Southampton | 44,649,891 |
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 | 93,126,699 | 120,198,382 | +27,071,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,552,371 | 67,823,280 | -17,729,091 |
| 000 | 35,931,898 | 39,443,128 | +3,511,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,864,969 | 21,901,248 | -21,963,721 |
| Southampton | 22,945,950 | 21,703,941 | -1,242,009 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,804,493 | 3,098,442 | -5,706,051 |
| Felixstowe | 4,869,184 | 6,884,586 | +2,015,402 |
| Belfast Port | 2,213,429 | 4,063,625 | +1,850,196 |
| Harwich | 2,528,299 | 1,777,064 | -751,235 |
| Holyhead | 1,132,816 | 1,113,290 | -19,526 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines containing antibiotics not listed in other codes, used to fight infections