Import/export HS code 300692: Waste pharmaceuticals
Expired or unused medicines and medical products that need safe disposal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 262,414 |
| Malta | 256,590 |
| Ireland | 91,624 |
| Netherlands | 20,655 |
| China | 19,206 |
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 | 262,414 | 0 | -262,414 |
| Malta | 0 | 256,590 | +256,590 |
| Ireland | 67,284 | 24,340 | -42,944 |
| Netherlands | 8,487 | 12,168 | +3,681 |
| China | 11,069 | 8,137 | -2,932 |
| France | 4,756 | 2,370 | -2,386 |
| Canada | 4,036 | 1,159 | -2,877 |
| Taiwan | 4,025 | 0 | -4,025 |
| Spain | 4,011 | 0 | -4,011 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,883 | +2,883 |
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 | 298,753 |
| India | 256,590 |
| Ireland | 38,585 |
| China | 24,986 |
| United Kingdom | 14,591 |
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 | 294,431 | 4,322 | -290,109 |
| India | 0 | 256,590 | +256,590 |
| Ireland | 17,408 | 21,177 | +3,769 |
| China | 16,849 | 8,137 | -8,712 |
| United Kingdom | 14,591 | 0 | -14,591 |
| Italy | 1,527 | 12,168 | +10,641 |
| Japan | 9,709 | 0 | -9,709 |
| Belgium | 9,373 | 0 | -9,373 |
| France | 4,756 | 2,370 | -2,386 |
| Malaysia | 2,014 | 0 | -2,014 |
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 | 3 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +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) | 318,488 |
| Air transport | 317,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,725 |
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) | 46,945 | 271,543 | +224,598 |
| Air transport | 289,743 | 27,401 | -262,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,970 | 9,755 | -24,215 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 286,987 |
| Eurotunnel | 256,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,672 |
| Holyhead | 33,234 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 270,461 | 16,526 | -253,935 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 256,590 | +256,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,887 | 2,785 | -33,102 |
| Holyhead | 30,071 | 3,163 | -26,908 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,927 | 9,823 | -104 |
| Felixstowe | 7,494 | 6,592 | -902 |
| Harwich | 0 | 12,168 | +12,168 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,780 | 0 | -5,780 |
| Thamesport | 4,756 | 0 | -4,756 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,575 | 0 | -3,575 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-02 | 1 |
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+ | 6 |
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 | 202,282 |
| Germany | 39,365 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,946 |
| Netherlands | 6,237 |
| Kenya | 5,907 |
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 | 202,282 | 0 | -202,282 |
| Germany | 39,365 | 0 | -39,365 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,460 | 2,486 | -4,974 |
| Netherlands | 4,749 | 1,488 | -3,261 |
| Kenya | 5,907 | 0 | -5,907 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 5,544 | +5,544 |
| Austria | 4,609 | 0 | -4,609 |
| Malta | 3,901 | 0 | -3,901 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,501 | +3,501 |
| Switzerland | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,753 |
| Air transport | 90,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 197,175 | 5,578 | -191,597 |
| Air transport | 82,977 | 7,947 | -75,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49 | 1,505 | +1,456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 202,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,402 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,924 |
| ZLC | 5,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 197,106 | 5,544 | -191,562 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,901 | 3,501 | -59,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,438 | 3,486 | -7,952 |
| ZLC | 4,737 | 960 | -3,777 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,901 | 0 | -3,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 114 | 1,539 | +1,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hull | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Killingholme | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300692
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Expired or unused medicines and medical products that need safe disposal