Import/export HS code 30059050: Various medical articles
Medical items not listed in specific codes, such as surgical pads or wraps
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 33,927,569 |
| China | 26,014,158 |
| France | 15,594,286 |
| Belgium | 14,093,751 |
| Germany | 10,796,101 |
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 | 15,117,534 | 18,810,035 | +3,692,501 |
| China | 14,232,650 | 11,781,508 | -2,451,142 |
| France | 7,785,980 | 7,808,306 | +22,326 |
| Belgium | 7,174,372 | 6,919,379 | -254,993 |
| Germany | 5,740,903 | 5,055,198 | -685,705 |
| Czechia | 4,765,160 | 3,719,044 | -1,046,116 |
| Thailand | 2,921,525 | 2,581,482 | -340,043 |
| Ireland | 1,135,086 | 2,063,153 | +928,067 |
| Austria | 1,972,278 | 1,166,319 | -805,959 |
| Australia | 1,961,525 | 313,290 | -1,648,235 |
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 | 36,652,307 |
| France | 13,646,321 |
| United States | 11,682,919 |
| Germany | 11,226,833 |
| Czechia | 8,666,854 |
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 | 19,732,165 | 16,920,142 | -2,812,023 |
| France | 6,430,041 | 7,216,280 | +786,239 |
| United States | 3,620,884 | 8,062,035 | +4,441,151 |
| Germany | 6,460,920 | 4,765,913 | -1,695,007 |
| Czechia | 4,851,066 | 3,815,788 | -1,035,278 |
| United Kingdom | 3,970,481 | 4,238,036 | +267,555 |
| Thailand | 3,610,261 | 3,259,336 | -350,925 |
| Belgium | 3,248,407 | 3,133,253 | -115,154 |
| Netherlands | 1,986,599 | 2,491,542 | +504,943 |
| Poland | 1,354,885 | 2,927,777 | +1,572,892 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +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) | 78,578,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,452,412 |
| Air transport | 15,978,826 |
| Other | 3,391,932 |
| Road transport | 8,492 |
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) | 40,895,731 | 37,683,016 | -3,212,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,595,233 | 15,857,179 | -3,738,054 |
| Air transport | 6,064,771 | 9,914,055 | +3,849,284 |
| Other | 1,498,874 | 1,893,058 | +394,184 |
| Road transport | 3,362 | 5,130 | +1,768 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 26,837,544 |
| Felixstowe | 26,149,041 |
| Harwich | 16,385,270 |
| Southampton | 10,025,750 |
| Purfleet | 8,450,011 |
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 | 14,498,285 | 12,339,259 | -2,159,026 |
| Felixstowe | 13,439,861 | 12,709,180 | -730,681 |
| Harwich | 9,714,081 | 6,671,189 | -3,042,892 |
| Southampton | 5,261,096 | 4,764,654 | -496,442 |
| Purfleet | 3,592,071 | 4,857,940 | +1,265,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,248,750 | 5,573,321 | +3,324,571 |
| London | 3,668,026 | 2,662,595 | -1,005,431 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,466,865 | 2,121,448 | -1,345,417 |
| London Stansted Airport | 958,148 | 3,023,264 | +2,065,116 |
| 000 | 1,498,874 | 1,893,058 | +394,184 |
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 | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Human health activities | 8 |
| 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 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 47 |
| 2025-10 | 43 |
| 2025-09 | 43 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 115 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 96 |
| PAUL MURRAY PLC | 95 |
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 91 |
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 84 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 82 |
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 64 |
| L&R MEDICAL UK LTD. | 57 |
| CLINISUPPLIES LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 111,588,025 |
| Germany | 38,751,903 |
| Finland | 27,049,951 |
| United States | 13,934,701 |
| Dominican Republic | 7,410,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 64,865,214 | 46,722,811 | -18,142,403 |
| Germany | 19,399,607 | 19,352,296 | -47,311 |
| Finland | 13,851,153 | 13,198,798 | -652,355 |
| United States | 7,013,252 | 6,921,449 | -91,803 |
| Dominican Republic | 3,726,297 | 3,683,758 | -42,539 |
| Ireland | 1,844,870 | 1,909,296 | +64,426 |
| Belgium | 1,898,491 | 1,395,735 | -502,756 |
| Malaysia | 1,537,379 | 1,199,386 | -337,993 |
| France | 1,889,466 | 257,883 | -1,631,583 |
| Australia | 763,806 | 812,716 | +48,910 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,252 |
| Denmark | 1,933 |
| Ireland | 1,512 |
| France | 790 |
| United States | 553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,718 | 2,534 | -1,184 |
| Denmark | 1,933 | 0 | -1,933 |
| Ireland | 1,512 | 0 | -1,512 |
| France | 790 | 0 | -790 |
| United States | 439 | 114 | -325 |
| Germany | 321 | 0 | -321 |
| Switzerland | 311 | 0 | -311 |
| Turkey | 186 | 0 | -186 |
| Sweden | 93 | 0 | -93 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,248,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,471,206 |
| Air transport | 6,907,856 |
| Road transport | 24,241 |
| Other | 14,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,545,767 | 79,702,282 | +20,156,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,385,834 | 17,085,372 | -41,300,462 |
| Air transport | 3,879,150 | 3,028,706 | -850,444 |
| Road transport | 24,241 | 0 | -24,241 |
| Other | 11,004 | 3,373 | -7,631 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 137,342,884 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,922,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,129,514 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,734,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,166,019 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 77,518,792 | 59,824,092 | -17,694,700 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,576,493 | 21,345,950 | -3,230,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,486,064 | 5,643,450 | -842,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,901,847 | 2,833,118 | -68,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,840,034 | 2,325,985 | -514,049 |
| Southampton | 1,183,830 | 3,503,766 | +2,319,936 |
| Felixstowe | 2,100,085 | 641,138 | -1,458,947 |
| Holyhead | 771,102 | 1,084,647 | +313,545 |
| London | 365,158 | 1,316,622 | +951,464 |
| Hull | 940,211 | 0 | -940,211 |
Quick facts
HS code: 30059050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medical items not listed in specific codes, such as surgical pads or wraps