Import/export HS code 401512: Medical rubber gloves
Rubber gloves designed for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary purposes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 99,314,377 |
| China | 79,064,099 |
| Netherlands | 12,181,965 |
| Sri Lanka | 11,072,626 |
| Germany | 6,631,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 48,402,343 | 50,912,034 | +2,509,691 |
| China | 31,155,338 | 47,908,761 | +16,753,423 |
| Netherlands | 6,544,914 | 5,637,051 | -907,863 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,893,142 | 7,179,484 | +3,286,342 |
| Germany | 4,174,078 | 2,456,971 | -1,717,107 |
| Viet Nam | 4,923,243 | 1,171,405 | -3,751,838 |
| Thailand | 2,018,637 | 1,252,188 | -766,449 |
| United States | 1,484,086 | 1,490,278 | +6,192 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,481,387 | 1,203,837 | -277,550 |
| Belgium | 1,327,013 | 1,238,160 | -88,853 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 109,250,949 |
| China | 85,401,818 |
| Thailand | 14,894,052 |
| Sri Lanka | 10,291,973 |
| Viet Nam | 6,361,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 53,182,429 | 56,068,520 | +2,886,091 |
| China | 35,185,379 | 50,216,439 | +15,031,060 |
| Thailand | 7,525,254 | 7,368,798 | -156,456 |
| Sri Lanka | 4,059,798 | 6,232,175 | +2,172,377 |
| Viet Nam | 5,189,861 | 1,171,405 | -4,018,456 |
| Austria | 968,700 | 1,348,157 | +379,457 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 499,360 | 633,814 | +134,454 |
| Indonesia | 251,311 | 821,817 | +570,506 |
| United States | 286,865 | 282,545 | -4,320 |
| Germany | 287,915 | 20,049 | -267,866 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,599,552 |
| Other | 46,095,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,180,092 |
| Road transport | 11,742,491 |
| Air transport | 3,843,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,212,832 | 64,386,720 | -17,826,112 |
| Other | 11,899,767 | 34,195,759 | +22,295,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,524,850 | 12,655,242 | +130,392 |
| Road transport | 2,609 | 11,739,882 | +11,737,273 |
| Air transport | 1,774,557 | 2,069,158 | +294,601 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 93,711,425 |
| 000 | 46,095,526 |
| Southampton | 29,807,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,903,461 |
| 499 | 11,828,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 52,469,654 | 41,241,771 | -11,227,883 |
| 000 | 11,899,767 | 34,195,759 | +22,295,992 |
| Southampton | 17,752,266 | 12,055,238 | -5,697,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,245,888 | 9,657,573 | +6,411,685 |
| 499 | 0 | 11,828,561 | +11,828,561 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,476,245 | 2,866,107 | -1,610,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,637,113 | 2,442,458 | -1,194,655 |
| Belfast Port | 3,939,848 | 1,476,476 | -2,463,372 |
| Dover | 2,457,562 | 2,464,641 | +7,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,321,135 | 1,836,674 | -484,461 |
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 | 81 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Human health activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
| 2025-07 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| O&M HALYARD UK LIMITED | 47 |
| CARDINAL HEALTH U.K. 432 LIMITED | 46 |
| STARLAB (UK), LTD. | 45 |
| UNIGLOVES (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 41 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 40 |
| MEDITRADE UK LTD. | 37 |
| PAUL HARTMANN LIMITED | 37 |
| STERIS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 36 |
| RUBIX U.K. LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,603,426 |
| Germany | 1,238,657 |
| Netherlands | 1,020,013 |
| Belgium | 965,271 |
| Spain | 434,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,526,387 | 3,077,039 | -449,348 |
| Germany | 733,370 | 505,287 | -228,083 |
| Netherlands | 465,864 | 554,149 | +88,285 |
| Belgium | 430,335 | 534,936 | +104,601 |
| Spain | 268,238 | 165,891 | -102,347 |
| France | 205,946 | 162,345 | -43,601 |
| China | 0 | 257,106 | +257,106 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 213,080 | +213,080 |
| Barbados | 71,100 | 112,431 | +41,331 |
| Cyprus | 30,816 | 93,515 | +62,699 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,290,237 |
| XI | 65,028 |
| XU | 55,186 |
| Malaysia | 43,768 |
| China | 21,158 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,812,290 | 1,477,947 | -334,343 |
| XI | 30,183 | 34,845 | +4,662 |
| XU | 28,196 | 26,990 | -1,206 |
| Malaysia | 19,220 | 24,548 | +5,328 |
| China | 8,802 | 12,356 | +3,554 |
| Ireland | 8,948 | 1,082 | -7,866 |
| Thailand | 572 | 4,358 | +3,786 |
| Indonesia | 138 | 230 | +92 |
| Pakistan | 304 | 60 | -244 |
| Viet Nam | 171 | 0 | -171 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,432,651 |
| Other | 3,491,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 758,950 |
| Air transport | 682,947 |
| Road transport | 6,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,686,858 | 3,745,793 | +58,935 |
| Other | 1,908,935 | 1,582,416 | -326,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 338,349 | 420,601 | +82,252 |
| Air transport | 355,248 | 327,699 | -27,549 |
| Road transport | 5,100 | 1,040 | -4,060 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,491,351 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,143,030 |
| Holyhead | 1,508,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,424,533 |
| Felixstowe | 950,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,908,935 | 1,582,416 | -326,519 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,191,706 | 951,324 | -240,382 |
| Holyhead | 873,514 | 635,199 | -238,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 704,914 | 719,619 | +14,705 |
| Felixstowe | 364,186 | 586,233 | +222,047 |
| Dover | 187,444 | 498,891 | +311,447 |
| Portsmouth | 206,433 | 123,891 | -82,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,507 | 84,432 | -119,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,010 | 97,502 | -71,508 |
| London | 92,019 | 168,551 | +76,532 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber gloves designed for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary purposes