Import/export HS code 300630: X-ray contrast agents
Special liquids or gels used to make internal body parts visible during X-ray exams
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 44,233,343 |
| Netherlands | 25,439,938 |
| France | 16,652,377 |
| Germany | 15,433,206 |
| Belgium | 9,961,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,034,986 | 25,198,357 | +6,163,371 |
| Netherlands | 15,905,429 | 9,534,509 | -6,370,920 |
| France | 8,640,312 | 8,012,065 | -628,247 |
| Germany | 4,994,753 | 10,438,453 | +5,443,700 |
| Belgium | 7,337,479 | 2,624,466 | -4,713,013 |
| Switzerland | 2,402,812 | 6,640,139 | +4,237,327 |
| Norway | 3,005,494 | 4,630,541 | +1,625,047 |
| Japan | 1,780,380 | 1,172,067 | -608,313 |
| Italy | 1,770,596 | 1,002,740 | -767,856 |
| Hungary | 1,129,386 | 620,878 | -508,508 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 39,063,973 |
| Germany | 29,695,153 |
| France | 14,284,736 |
| Spain | 13,089,262 |
| Italy | 10,301,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,519,172 | 22,544,801 | +6,025,629 |
| Germany | 15,256,085 | 14,439,068 | -817,017 |
| France | 8,210,316 | 6,074,420 | -2,135,896 |
| Spain | 6,589,027 | 6,500,235 | -88,792 |
| Italy | 4,718,807 | 5,582,349 | +863,542 |
| Norway | 2,902,203 | 5,005,859 | +2,103,656 |
| United States | 3,199,703 | 1,081,936 | -2,117,767 |
| Netherlands | 1,771,749 | 1,835,421 | +63,672 |
| Japan | 1,648,935 | 1,229,970 | -418,965 |
| Switzerland | 1,767,442 | 367,050 | -1,400,392 |
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 | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,011,572 |
| Air transport | 17,452,873 |
| Other | 4,817,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,106,958 |
| Road transport | 1,856,338 |
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) | 54,395,407 | 59,616,165 | +5,220,758 |
| Air transport | 10,144,522 | 7,308,351 | -2,836,171 |
| Other | 2,156,457 | 2,661,346 | +504,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,480,250 | 626,708 | -853,542 |
| Road transport | 492,657 | 1,363,681 | +871,024 |
| Rail transport | 3,728 | 919 | -2,809 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 36,659,238 |
| Dover | 33,996,196 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,510,128 |
| Harwich | 13,303,889 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,722,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 15,331,355 | 21,327,883 | +5,996,528 |
| Dover | 14,041,507 | 19,954,689 | +5,913,182 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,457,892 | 8,052,236 | -405,656 |
| Harwich | 9,494,110 | 3,809,779 | -5,684,331 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,872,631 | 2,849,420 | -2,023,211 |
| ZLC | 3,004,200 | 4,069,628 | +1,065,428 |
| Biggin Hill (London) Airport | 2,736,338 | 2,339,612 | -396,726 |
| 000 | 2,156,457 | 2,661,346 | +504,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,045,446 | 1,478,070 | -567,376 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,777,590 | 550,072 | -1,227,518 |
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 | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GE HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 59 |
| BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| CURIUM PHARMA UK LTD. | 48 |
| BIO - DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 36 |
| CANUTE PHARMA LIMITED | 34 |
| DIAGENICS LIMITED | 33 |
| KIMAL PLC | 31 |
| ALK-ABELLO LIMITED | 23 |
| CAPTIUM LIMITED | 22 |
| XIEL LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 11,194,439 |
| Netherlands | 10,491,221 |
| Switzerland | 3,240,044 |
| Germany | 1,310,009 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 547,171 |
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 | 5,025,189 | 6,169,250 | +1,144,061 |
| Netherlands | 4,495,851 | 5,995,370 | +1,499,519 |
| Switzerland | 1,110,257 | 2,129,787 | +1,019,530 |
| Germany | 1,016,379 | 293,630 | -722,749 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 260,031 | 287,140 | +27,109 |
| Saudi Arabia | 160,588 | 356,640 | +196,052 |
| Australia | 194,973 | 218,860 | +23,887 |
| Spain | 139,033 | 227,341 | +88,308 |
| Sweden | 2,589 | 357,078 | +354,489 |
| Ireland | 142,289 | 181,225 | +38,936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 3,756 | +3,756 |
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 | 17,138,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,885,066 |
| Road transport | 106,931 |
| Other | 66,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,337 |
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 | 7,956,937 | 9,181,461 | +1,224,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,370,166 | 7,514,900 | +2,144,734 |
| Road transport | 106,931 | 0 | -106,931 |
| Other | 22,669 | 43,390 | +20,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,542 | 2,795 | -13,747 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 12,537,577 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,100,997 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,910,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,430,848 |
| Dover | 1,353,321 |
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 Stansted Airport | 4,992,824 | 7,544,753 | +2,551,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,380,489 | 6,720,508 | +2,340,019 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,023,909 | 886,779 | -1,137,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 795,908 | 634,940 | -160,968 |
| Dover | 906,181 | 447,140 | -459,041 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,235 | 317,391 | +313,156 |
| ZLC | 203,440 | 113,389 | -90,051 |
| Holyhead | 83,496 | 29,861 | -53,635 |
| 000 | 22,669 | 43,390 | +20,721 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 30,175 | 0 | -30,175 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special liquids or gels used to make internal body parts visible during X-ray exams