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 | 4,181,939 |
| Netherlands | 2,021,842 |
| Germany | 1,481,245 |
| India | 550,377 |
| Belgium | 506,122 |
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 | 1,919,984 | 2,261,955 | +341,971 |
| Netherlands | 556,576 | 1,465,266 | +908,690 |
| Germany | 1,044,388 | 436,857 | -607,531 |
| India | 217,421 | 332,956 | +115,535 |
| Belgium | 237,329 | 268,793 | +31,464 |
| South Korea | 238,816 | 126,197 | -112,619 |
| Italy | 101,654 | 77,429 | -24,225 |
| Ireland | 26,255 | 81,823 | +55,568 |
| Spain | 40,151 | 58,623 | +18,472 |
| Switzerland | 45,002 | 4,470 | -40,532 |
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 | 5,756,986 |
| Mexico | 1,541,443 |
| Israel | 629,120 |
| India | 547,517 |
| South Korea | 370,926 |
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 | 2,551,355 | 3,205,631 | +654,276 |
| Mexico | 1,099,522 | 441,921 | -657,601 |
| Israel | 0 | 629,120 | +629,120 |
| India | 217,421 | 330,096 | +112,675 |
| South Korea | 238,816 | 132,110 | -106,706 |
| Italy | 90,214 | 108,948 | +18,734 |
| Greece | 41,239 | 58,154 | +16,915 |
| Spain | 40,151 | 58,623 | +18,472 |
| Germany | 5,273 | 73,400 | +68,127 |
| Costa Rica | 4,688 | 46,719 | +42,031 |
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 | 5,715,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,577,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 282,823 |
| Other | 88,509 |
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 | 2,628,233 | 3,087,292 | +459,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,633,338 | 1,944,597 | +311,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,297 | 121,526 | -39,771 |
| Other | 64,572 | 23,937 | -40,635 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 3,590,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,608,155 |
| London Stansted Airport | 680,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 626,146 |
| East Midlands Airport | 590,745 |
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 | 1,516,290 | 2,074,259 | +557,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,322,970 | 1,285,185 | -37,785 |
| London Stansted Airport | 302,102 | 377,910 | +75,808 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 468,023 | 158,123 | -309,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 249,974 | 340,771 | +90,797 |
| Dover | 38,526 | 476,569 | +438,043 |
| Hull | 208,218 | 1,551 | -206,667 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 80,438 | 107,847 | +27,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,129 | 82,160 | -12,969 |
| Killingholme | 22,370 | 71,092 | +48,722 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | 3,836,921 |
| Singapore | 362,417 |
| South Korea | 310,212 |
| France | 155,865 |
| Belgium | 109,888 |
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 | 2,001,368 | 1,835,553 | -165,815 |
| Singapore | 357,494 | 4,923 | -352,571 |
| South Korea | 200,402 | 109,810 | -90,592 |
| France | 68,284 | 87,581 | +19,297 |
| Belgium | 0 | 109,888 | +109,888 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 84,655 | +84,655 |
| Ghana | 75,219 | 0 | -75,219 |
| Australia | 57,218 | 10,974 | -46,244 |
| Ireland | 22,535 | 26,647 | +4,112 |
| Bermuda | 33,682 | 0 | -33,682 |
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 | 6,599 |
| Belgium | 3,497 |
| 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 | 6,599 | 0 | -6,599 |
| Belgium | 2,371 | 1,126 | -1,245 |
| 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 | 4,391,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 762,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,496 |
| Other | 17,526 |
| 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 | 2,470,499 | 1,921,341 | -549,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 482,583 | 279,778 | -202,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,648 | 104,848 | +102,200 |
| Other | 14,006 | 3,520 | -10,486 |
| 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 | 2,383,286 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 816,115 |
| Southampton | 683,163 |
| East Midlands Airport | 553,461 |
| London Stansted Airport | 402,171 |
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 | 1,201,828 | 1,181,458 | -20,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 494,030 | 322,085 | -171,945 |
| Southampton | 404,819 | 278,344 | -126,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 335,173 | 218,288 | -116,885 |
| London Stansted Airport | 401,248 | 923 | -400,325 |
| ZLC | 40,035 | 113,932 | +73,897 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 91,178 | +91,178 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 84,655 | +84,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,219 | 0 | -75,219 |
| 000 | 14,006 | 3,520 | -10,486 |
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