Import/export HS code 300660: Hormonal contraceptives
Birth control products made with hormones or spermicides to prevent pregnancy
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 32,926,520 |
| Netherlands | 20,863,876 |
| Germany | 11,466,856 |
| Belgium | 8,963,364 |
| India | 5,046,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 17,678,439 | 15,248,081 | -2,430,358 |
| Netherlands | 15,244,355 | 5,619,521 | -9,624,834 |
| Germany | 6,514,293 | 4,952,563 | -1,561,730 |
| Belgium | 3,942,192 | 5,021,172 | +1,078,980 |
| India | 2,215,034 | 2,831,312 | +616,278 |
| Switzerland | 12,779 | 3,894,603 | +3,881,824 |
| France | 2,046,846 | 1,643,210 | -403,636 |
| Spain | 1,574,924 | 1,436,115 | -138,809 |
| Portugal | 578,090 | 401,950 | -176,140 |
| Czechia | 412,226 | 363,839 | -48,387 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 29,055,287 |
| Netherlands | 24,415,758 |
| Germany | 16,152,408 |
| Belgium | 7,884,010 |
| India | 5,974,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 17,037,864 | 12,017,423 | -5,020,441 |
| Netherlands | 15,175,072 | 9,240,686 | -5,934,386 |
| Germany | 7,567,715 | 8,584,693 | +1,016,978 |
| Belgium | 3,270,563 | 4,613,447 | +1,342,884 |
| India | 3,031,807 | 2,942,571 | -89,236 |
| Spain | 1,566,797 | 1,904,222 | +337,425 |
| Australia | 1,153,621 | 1,348,430 | +194,809 |
| France | 853,480 | 671,098 | -182,382 |
| Portugal | 757,875 | 535,514 | -222,361 |
| Finland | 0 | 198,336 | +198,336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +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) | 87,619,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,080,739 |
| Air transport | 1,452,646 |
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) | 47,898,832 | 39,721,117 | -8,177,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,009,589 | 2,071,150 | +61,561 |
| Air transport | 698,165 | 754,481 | +56,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 48,907,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,197,725 |
| Harwich | 5,019,886 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,408,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,198,346 |
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 | 22,586,388 | 26,320,998 | +3,734,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,492,317 | 9,705,408 | -8,786,909 |
| Harwich | 3,933,610 | 1,086,276 | -2,847,334 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,499,479 | 1,909,038 | +409,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,135,256 | 1,063,090 | -72,166 |
| Killingholme | 1,165,146 | 102,969 | -1,062,177 |
| Southampton | 363,400 | 355,225 | -8,175 |
| Felixstowe | 109,851 | 528,847 | +418,996 |
| Hull | 411,705 | 221,053 | -190,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 353,870 | 233,106 | -120,764 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 80 |
| BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 40 |
| ORGANON PHARMA (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| TEVA NI LIMITED | 38 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 32 |
| LAXMI BNS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 29 |
| DRUGSRUS LIMITED | 25 |
| LEXON (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| SUN PHARMA UK LIMITED | 24 |
| VIRBAC LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1,701,683 |
| United States | 1,011,641 |
| Malaysia | 898,276 |
| Australia | 399,538 |
| Canada | 295,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1,293,886 | 407,797 | -886,089 |
| United States | 788,413 | 223,228 | -565,185 |
| Malaysia | 80,579 | 817,697 | +737,118 |
| Australia | 152,092 | 247,446 | +95,354 |
| Canada | 210,742 | 85,203 | -125,539 |
| Netherlands | 87,890 | 149,328 | +61,438 |
| Belgium | 33,929 | 152,087 | +118,158 |
| Switzerland | 63,126 | 0 | -63,126 |
| Bermuda | 49,755 | 2,776 | -46,979 |
| Cayman Islands | 24,432 | 8,988 | -15,444 |
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 | 9,801 |
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 | 7,593 | 2,208 | -5,385 |
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 | 3,760,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 751,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 529,875 |
| Other | 9,801 |
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 | 2,036,307 | 1,724,307 | -312,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 647,629 | 103,745 | -543,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 201,322 | 328,553 | +127,231 |
| Other | 7,593 | 2,208 | -5,385 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,738,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 730,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 410,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,168 |
| Felixstowe | 20,501 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 2,021,456 | 1,717,458 | -303,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 627,128 | 103,745 | -523,383 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,799 | 220,172 | +29,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 99,168 | +99,168 |
| Felixstowe | 20,501 | 0 | -20,501 |
| Harwich | 10,523 | 6,017 | -4,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,177 | 5,959 | -2,218 |
| 000 | 7,593 | 2,208 | -5,385 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,817 | 0 | -3,817 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,196 | +3,196 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300660
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Birth control products made with hormones or spermicides to prevent pregnancy