Import/export HS code 300431: Medicines with insulin
Medicines containing insulin, used to treat diabetes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 84,380,328 |
| Greece | 43,114,455 |
| Netherlands | 39,643,964 |
| Germany | 16,994,497 |
| Czechia | 9,440,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 51,837,050 | 32,543,278 | -19,293,772 |
| Greece | 34,403,234 | 8,711,221 | -25,692,013 |
| Netherlands | 19,604,524 | 20,039,440 | +434,916 |
| Germany | 9,501,149 | 7,493,348 | -2,007,801 |
| Czechia | 4,588,925 | 4,851,508 | +262,583 |
| Portugal | 3,499,592 | 3,650,837 | +151,245 |
| Romania | 2,109,612 | 2,200,754 | +91,142 |
| Bulgaria | 1,408,723 | 2,062,656 | +653,933 |
| Denmark | 1,877,592 | 1,071,980 | -805,612 |
| Lithuania | 622,915 | 1,839,890 | +1,216,975 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 56,446,407 |
| Greece | 42,475,232 |
| Italy | 27,125,439 |
| France | 19,078,612 |
| China | 17,613,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 39,714,337 | 16,732,070 | -22,982,267 |
| Greece | 34,193,815 | 8,281,417 | -25,912,398 |
| Italy | 10,376,892 | 16,748,547 | +6,371,655 |
| France | 10,573,326 | 8,505,286 | -2,068,040 |
| China | 10,708,294 | 6,905,502 | -3,802,792 |
| Netherlands | 8,913,628 | 7,828,535 | -1,085,093 |
| Romania | 6,463,966 | 6,849,620 | +385,654 |
| Portugal | 4,920,013 | 6,127,215 | +1,207,202 |
| Belgium | 2,957,595 | 3,444,541 | +486,946 |
| Czechia | 1,607,025 | 1,468,499 | -138,526 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 227,259,191 |
| Air transport | 2,692,567 |
| Other | 821,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 435,991 |
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) | 136,810,633 | 90,448,558 | -46,362,075 |
| Air transport | 1,853,212 | 839,355 | -1,013,857 |
| Other | 415,306 | 405,800 | -9,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,537 | 252,454 | +68,917 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 114,101,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,382,308 |
| Hull | 27,882,044 |
| Killingholme | 13,272,989 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,325,277 |
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 | 71,736,993 | 42,364,919 | -29,372,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,104,472 | 26,277,836 | -826,636 |
| Hull | 19,784,080 | 8,097,964 | -11,686,116 |
| Killingholme | 8,442,706 | 4,830,283 | -3,612,423 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,606,589 | 718,688 | -4,887,901 |
| Harwich | 3,161,469 | 3,100,576 | -60,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,354,951 | +4,354,951 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,850,385 | 839,355 | -1,011,030 |
| Newhaven | 974,324 | 699,835 | -274,489 |
| 000 | 415,306 | 405,800 | -9,506 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 8 |
| Veterinary activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| A1 PHARMACEUTICALS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
| LEXON (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| DRUGSRUS LIMITED | 47 |
| DIXONS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| AVENTIS PHARMA LIMITED | 40 |
| LAXMI BNS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 39 |
| MSD ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 32 |
| ETHIGEN LIMITED | 25 |
| CHEMILINES LIMITED | 20 |
| CROSS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Russia | 399,599 |
| Qatar | 280,763 |
| Gibraltar | 181,145 |
| Brazil | 138,469 |
| Bermuda | 87,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 399,599 | 0 | -399,599 |
| Qatar | 213,383 | 67,380 | -146,003 |
| Gibraltar | 83,619 | 97,526 | +13,907 |
| Brazil | 1,095 | 137,374 | +136,279 |
| Bermuda | 15,684 | 71,801 | +56,117 |
| New Zealand | 79,177 | 0 | -79,177 |
| United Arab Emirates | 63,985 | 11,102 | -52,883 |
| Germany | 55,587 | 14,210 | -41,377 |
| Barbados | 39,676 | 20,501 | -19,175 |
| Jordan | 43,746 | 6,380 | -37,366 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 10,103 |
| Germany | 1,450 |
| Ireland | 44 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 4,562 | 5,541 | +979 |
| Germany | 596 | 854 | +258 |
| Ireland | 44 | 0 | -44 |
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 | 1,036,411 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 498,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,455 |
| Other | 11,597 |
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 | 629,939 | 406,472 | -223,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 480,874 | 17,475 | -463,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,177 | 136,278 | +57,101 |
| Other | 5,202 | 6,395 | +1,193 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 551,021 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 457,297 |
| East Midlands Airport | 321,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 113,513 |
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 | 350,974 | 200,047 | -150,927 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 453,509 | 3,788 | -449,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 216,275 | 105,473 | -110,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 135,299 | +135,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,772 | 59,741 | +5,969 |
| Southampton | 79,177 | 0 | -79,177 |
| ZLC | 7,448 | 19,952 | +12,504 |
| Holyhead | 23,676 | 979 | -22,697 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 16,701 | +16,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 13,687 | +13,687 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300431
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines containing insulin, used to treat diabetes