Import/export HS code 30061010: Sterile surgical catgut
A type of sterile suture made from natural materials, used for stitching wounds in surgeries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,129,503 |
| Netherlands | 1,968,462 |
| Germany | 1,785,888 |
| India | 530,453 |
| Belgium | 507,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,922,479 | 2,207,024 | +284,545 |
| Netherlands | 562,863 | 1,405,599 | +842,736 |
| Germany | 864,357 | 921,531 | +57,174 |
| India | 210,281 | 320,172 | +109,891 |
| Belgium | 232,536 | 275,073 | +42,537 |
| South Korea | 207,430 | 163,588 | -43,842 |
| Italy | 100,275 | 72,994 | -27,281 |
| Ireland | 23,052 | 85,026 | +61,974 |
| Spain | 37,056 | 60,828 | +23,772 |
| Poland | 24,526 | 25,524 | +998 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,609,854 |
| Mexico | 1,906,292 |
| Israel | 629,120 |
| India | 527,593 |
| South Korea | 376,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,505,873 | 3,103,981 | +598,108 |
| Mexico | 972,410 | 933,882 | -38,528 |
| Israel | 0 | 629,120 | +629,120 |
| India | 210,281 | 317,312 | +107,031 |
| South Korea | 207,430 | 169,501 | -37,929 |
| Italy | 84,543 | 109,294 | +24,751 |
| Spain | 37,056 | 60,828 | +23,772 |
| Greece | 39,860 | 55,260 | +15,400 |
| Germany | 23,340 | 57,503 | +34,163 |
| Costa Rica | 4,688 | 38,872 | +34,184 |
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 | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,647,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,846,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,419 |
| Other | 94,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,626,550 | 3,020,634 | +394,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,473,012 | 2,373,428 | +900,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,700 | 152,719 | +35,019 |
| Other | 65,800 | 29,050 | -36,750 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 3,500,802 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,549,015 |
| Dover | 821,309 |
| London Stansted Airport | 684,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 661,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,499,046 | 2,001,756 | +502,710 |
| Eurotunnel | 816,299 | 1,732,716 | +916,417 |
| Dover | 371,746 | 449,563 | +77,817 |
| London Stansted Airport | 300,690 | 383,432 | +82,742 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 520,756 | 140,654 | -380,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 214,214 | 360,048 | +145,834 |
| Hull | 209,336 | 16,462 | -192,874 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 80,438 | 106,362 | +25,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,805 | 114,747 | +60,942 |
| 000 | 65,800 | 29,050 | -36,750 |
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 | 13 |
| Human health activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,899,176 |
| Singapore | 362,417 |
| South Korea | 310,212 |
| France | 155,865 |
| Belgium | 128,844 |
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 | 2,086,669 | 1,812,507 | -274,162 |
| Singapore | 357,494 | 4,923 | -352,571 |
| South Korea | 119,949 | 190,263 | +70,314 |
| France | 59,856 | 96,009 | +36,153 |
| Belgium | 18,956 | 109,888 | +90,932 |
| Australia | 91,553 | 10,974 | -80,579 |
| Ghana | 75,219 | 0 | -75,219 |
| Ireland | 52,726 | 16,844 | -35,882 |
| Bermuda | 33,682 | 0 | -33,682 |
| Turkey | 18,052 | 5,002 | -13,050 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 8,931 |
| XU | 7,634 |
| Belgium | 3,432 |
| South Korea | 109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 8,931 | 0 | -8,931 |
| XU | 4,871 | 2,763 | -2,108 |
| Belgium | 2,312 | 1,120 | -1,192 |
| South Korea | 64 | 45 | -19 |
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 | 4,431,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 760,927 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,061 |
| Other | 20,106 |
| Road transport | 3,318 |
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 | 2,521,747 | 1,909,800 | -611,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 482,583 | 278,344 | -204,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,667 | 98,394 | +67,727 |
| Other | 16,178 | 3,928 | -12,250 |
| Road transport | 3,318 | 0 | -3,318 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 2,405,480 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 881,665 |
| Southampton | 683,163 |
| East Midlands Airport | 628,586 |
| London Stansted Airport | 401,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 1,210,045 | 1,195,435 | -14,610 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 474,125 | 407,540 | -66,585 |
| Southampton | 404,819 | 278,344 | -126,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 395,274 | 233,312 | -161,962 |
| London Stansted Airport | 401,248 | 0 | -401,248 |
| ZLC | 42,870 | 73,513 | +30,643 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 91,178 | +91,178 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,219 | 0 | -75,219 |
| Holyhead | 29,498 | 7,216 | -22,282 |
| 000 | 16,178 | 3,928 | -12,250 |
Quick facts
HS code: 30061010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of sterile suture made from natural materials, used for stitching wounds in surgeries