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 | 103,622,604 |
| Ireland | 62,928,681 |
| Germany | 60,004,710 |
| Belgium | 55,855,855 |
| Italy | 44,191,796 |
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 | 49,214,503 | 54,408,101 | +5,193,598 |
| Ireland | 48,586,821 | 14,341,860 | -34,244,961 |
| Germany | 25,439,411 | 34,565,299 | +9,125,888 |
| Belgium | 32,322,259 | 23,533,596 | -8,788,663 |
| Italy | 29,208,730 | 14,983,066 | -14,225,664 |
| France | 20,336,223 | 20,243,516 | -92,707 |
| Malta | 6,433,549 | 19,111,987 | +12,678,438 |
| India | 11,633,578 | 9,724,086 | -1,909,492 |
| Denmark | 10,575,562 | 6,392,585 | -4,182,977 |
| Spain | 6,689,195 | 6,098,025 | -591,170 |
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 | 116,756,079 |
| Germany | 34,761,346 |
| United States | 28,774,446 |
| France | 26,842,657 |
| Australia | 25,446,655 |
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 | 57,870,654 | 58,885,425 | +1,014,771 |
| Germany | 22,101,369 | 12,659,977 | -9,441,392 |
| United States | 20,784,811 | 7,989,635 | -12,795,176 |
| France | 14,089,483 | 12,753,174 | -1,336,309 |
| Australia | 23,068,206 | 2,378,449 | -20,689,757 |
| Denmark | 7,244,260 | 17,783,977 | +10,539,717 |
| India | 12,736,713 | 11,494,763 | -1,241,950 |
| Switzerland | 6,759,343 | 15,759,910 | +9,000,567 |
| Spain | 10,938,164 | 10,956,150 | +17,986 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 402,644,038 |
| Other | 79,469,278 |
| Air transport | 22,782,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,363,860 |
| 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) | 212,087,237 | 190,556,801 | -21,530,436 |
| Other | 42,047,019 | 37,422,259 | -4,624,760 |
| Air transport | 16,566,905 | 6,215,213 | -10,351,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,591,305 | 9,772,555 | -1,818,750 |
| 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 | 209,105,946 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,450,515 |
| 000 | 79,469,278 |
| Holyhead | 28,069,800 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,644,479 |
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 | 94,063,386 | 115,042,560 | +20,979,174 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,791,090 | 30,659,425 | -19,131,665 |
| 000 | 42,047,019 | 37,422,259 | -4,624,760 |
| Holyhead | 26,557,943 | 1,511,857 | -25,046,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,179,854 | 12,464,625 | -1,715,229 |
| Harwich | 8,202,807 | 13,221,592 | +5,018,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,232,755 | 6,496,262 | +263,507 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,403,006 | 896,163 | -8,506,843 |
| Killingholme | 6,976,623 | 2,823,698 | -4,152,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,419,920 | 4,378,375 | -1,041,545 |
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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 41 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
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 | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 154,335,083 |
| Slovenia | 73,192,980 |
| Netherlands | 60,869,120 |
| United States | 44,621,665 |
| France | 38,345,785 |
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 | 70,562,421 | 83,772,662 | +13,210,241 |
| Slovenia | 46,757,943 | 26,435,037 | -20,322,906 |
| Netherlands | 32,202,594 | 28,666,526 | -3,536,068 |
| United States | 23,323,022 | 21,298,643 | -2,024,379 |
| France | 19,512,440 | 18,833,345 | -679,095 |
| Australia | 15,368,634 | 13,358,671 | -2,009,963 |
| Brazil | 11,336,238 | 9,431,522 | -1,904,716 |
| Ireland | 10,229,398 | 10,335,123 | +105,725 |
| Germany | 8,172,172 | 11,810,690 | +3,638,518 |
| Thailand | 7,894,849 | 9,148,034 | +1,253,185 |
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 | 53,293,497 |
| Canada | 11,254,184 |
| XI | 9,465,842 |
| Bulgaria | 1,173,664 |
| France | 465,755 |
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 | 29,174,586 | 24,118,911 | -5,055,675 |
| Canada | 5,886,861 | 5,367,323 | -519,538 |
| XI | 5,147,088 | 4,318,754 | -828,334 |
| Bulgaria | 493,418 | 680,246 | +186,828 |
| France | 206,066 | 259,689 | +53,623 |
| Ireland | 70,663 | 106,304 | +35,641 |
| Netherlands | 74,235 | 10,465 | -63,770 |
| Denmark | 19,852 | 16,829 | -3,023 |
| Spain | 11,006 | 15,508 | +4,502 |
| Italy | 5,708 | 11,119 | +5,411 |
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 | 225,769,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,925,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,877,147 |
| Other | 76,903,002 |
| 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 | 100,445,261 | 125,324,300 | +24,879,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,557,930 | 74,367,247 | -14,190,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,847,899 | 53,029,248 | -27,818,651 |
| Other | 41,279,688 | 35,623,314 | -5,656,374 |
| 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 | 219,269,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,780,607 |
| 000 | 76,903,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,767,131 |
| Southampton | 44,917,047 |
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 | 96,627,742 | 122,641,963 | +26,014,221 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,387,580 | 65,393,027 | -16,994,553 |
| 000 | 41,279,688 | 35,623,314 | -5,656,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,535,245 | 20,231,886 | -24,303,359 |
| Southampton | 22,605,203 | 22,311,844 | -293,359 |
| Felixstowe | 4,459,855 | 8,548,449 | +4,088,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,803,512 | 3,094,986 | -5,708,526 |
| Belfast Port | 2,209,012 | 4,102,692 | +1,893,680 |
| Harwich | 2,024,017 | 2,157,143 | +133,126 |
| Holyhead | 1,141,821 | 1,031,508 | -110,313 |
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