Import/export HS code 30059010: Wadding for medical use
Soft cotton-like material used for medical purposes, such as padding or cleaning wounds
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 28,777,927 |
| United States | 1,833,396 |
| Netherlands | 1,795,479 |
| Belgium | 1,474,395 |
| Germany | 1,462,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 14,610,776 | 14,167,151 | -443,625 |
| United States | 1,113,479 | 719,917 | -393,562 |
| Netherlands | 1,030,860 | 764,619 | -266,241 |
| Belgium | 880,725 | 593,670 | -287,055 |
| Germany | 888,537 | 574,200 | -314,337 |
| Egypt | 348,160 | 678,927 | +330,767 |
| France | 620,459 | 366,924 | -253,535 |
| Ireland | 456,341 | 210,011 | -246,330 |
| South Korea | 267,466 | 361,675 | +94,209 |
| Israel | 300,734 | 71,242 | -229,492 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 30,015,961 |
| United States | 2,559,500 |
| Belgium | 2,230,799 |
| Egypt | 1,027,087 |
| France | 749,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 15,292,656 | 14,723,305 | -569,351 |
| United States | 1,728,557 | 830,943 | -897,614 |
| Belgium | 1,189,288 | 1,041,511 | -147,777 |
| Egypt | 348,160 | 678,927 | +330,767 |
| France | 448,826 | 300,996 | -147,830 |
| Germany | 281,898 | 375,314 | +93,416 |
| Ireland | 390,248 | 159,054 | -231,194 |
| South Korea | 290,527 | 161,826 | -128,701 |
| Greece | 263,101 | 98,190 | -164,911 |
| Israel | 237,642 | 40,663 | -196,979 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,425,202 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,714,509 |
| Air transport | 2,200,662 |
| Other | 278,896 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,355,521 | 16,069,681 | +714,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,603,005 | 2,111,504 | -2,491,501 |
| Air transport | 1,377,070 | 823,592 | -553,478 |
| Other | 159,965 | 118,931 | -41,034 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,354,575 |
| Southampton | 3,873,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,071,904 |
| Dover | 1,536,002 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,285,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,531,043 | 11,823,532 | -1,707,511 |
| Southampton | 1,816,840 | 2,057,134 | +240,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 349,579 | 1,722,325 | +1,372,746 |
| Dover | 1,105,432 | 430,570 | -674,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 875,459 | 410,503 | -464,956 |
| Eurotunnel | 598,201 | 149,499 | -448,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,630 | 466,148 | +201,518 |
| Harwich | 501,293 | 216,403 | -284,890 |
| Killingholme | 474,340 | 220,658 | -253,682 |
| Purfleet | 190,385 | 391,326 | +200,941 |
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 | 44 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Human health activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 92 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 83 |
| CREST MEDICAL LIMITED | 69 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 69 |
| MICROLINK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 63 |
| RELIANCE MEDICAL LTD | 63 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 52 |
| STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 47 |
| SAFETY FIRST AID GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| URGO LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 16,529,951 |
| Belgium | 5,820,292 |
| India | 5,574,315 |
| Ireland | 2,906,095 |
| Japan | 2,116,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,366,746 | 8,163,205 | -203,541 |
| Belgium | 3,265,700 | 2,554,592 | -711,108 |
| India | 0 | 5,574,315 | +5,574,315 |
| Ireland | 1,329,310 | 1,576,785 | +247,475 |
| Japan | 1,251,928 | 864,924 | -387,004 |
| Germany | 427,580 | 466,521 | +38,941 |
| Australia | 520,811 | 304,232 | -216,579 |
| Saudi Arabia | 138,036 | 438,803 | +300,767 |
| Netherlands | 318,581 | 231,730 | -86,851 |
| Qatar | 427,731 | 54,454 | -373,277 |
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 | 14,820 |
| China | 11,098 |
| Poland | 5,120 |
| France | 2,241 |
| Ireland | 1,314 |
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 | 12,515 | 2,305 | -10,210 |
| China | 8,532 | 2,566 | -5,966 |
| Poland | 2,407 | 2,713 | +306 |
| France | 106 | 2,135 | +2,029 |
| Ireland | 1,246 | 68 | -1,178 |
| Switzerland | 1,036 | 0 | -1,036 |
| India | 507 | 0 | -507 |
| Spain | 0 | 182 | +182 |
| Liechtenstein | 67 | 0 | -67 |
| Germany | 23 | 0 | -23 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,336,801 |
| Air transport | 10,978,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,063,647 |
| Other | 36,408 |
| Road transport | 5,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,553,113 | 10,783,688 | -769,425 |
| Air transport | 3,219,480 | 7,759,499 | +4,540,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,838,631 | 4,225,016 | -613,615 |
| Other | 26,439 | 9,969 | -16,470 |
| Road transport | 5,577 | 0 | -5,577 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 13,638,531 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,491,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,302,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,700,414 |
| Southampton | 2,271,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,961,324 | 6,677,207 | -284,117 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,910,442 | 6,581,137 | +4,670,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,091,763 | 2,210,864 | -880,899 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,095,339 | 1,605,075 | -490,264 |
| Southampton | 1,093,265 | 1,178,380 | +85,115 |
| Holyhead | 794,109 | 1,114,517 | +320,408 |
| Hull | 1,160,156 | 270,044 | -890,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 234,091 | 1,189,388 | +955,297 |
| Manchester Airport | 319,109 | 581,150 | +262,041 |
| East Midlands Airport | 555,219 | 300,793 | -254,426 |
Quick facts
HS code: 30059010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soft cotton-like material used for medical purposes, such as padding or cleaning wounds