Import/export HS code 90183110: Plastic syringes
Syringes made of plastic, commonly used for single-use medical applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 52,499,011 |
| China | 35,615,915 |
| Belgium | 25,767,438 |
| Germany | 24,840,821 |
| United States | 20,355,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 25,767,676 | 26,731,335 | +963,659 |
| China | 19,566,442 | 16,049,473 | -3,516,969 |
| Belgium | 13,866,854 | 11,900,584 | -1,966,270 |
| Germany | 14,355,901 | 10,484,920 | -3,870,981 |
| United States | 10,988,198 | 9,367,593 | -1,620,605 |
| Spain | 10,867,937 | 7,376,720 | -3,491,217 |
| Netherlands | 9,854,418 | 5,583,055 | -4,271,363 |
| Taiwan | 8,414,579 | 6,913,215 | -1,501,364 |
| France | 5,421,202 | 5,544,604 | +123,402 |
| Switzerland | 2,488,152 | 3,410,879 | +922,727 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 52,499,011 |
| United States | 44,614,038 |
| China | 34,662,190 |
| Germany | 24,989,582 |
| Taiwan | 22,187,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 25,767,676 | 26,731,335 | +963,659 |
| United States | 26,207,305 | 18,406,733 | -7,800,572 |
| China | 18,813,879 | 15,848,311 | -2,965,568 |
| Germany | 13,288,542 | 11,701,040 | -1,587,502 |
| Taiwan | 12,256,834 | 9,930,548 | -2,326,286 |
| Spain | 11,712,462 | 9,836,610 | -1,875,852 |
| United Kingdom | 3,025,159 | 3,064,594 | +39,435 |
| France | 3,279,234 | 2,785,106 | -494,128 |
| Switzerland | 2,995,817 | 1,726,386 | -1,269,431 |
| Belgium | 1,971,810 | 1,586,916 | -384,894 |
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 | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
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 | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Kent | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
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) | 129,839,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,699,403 |
| Air transport | 19,971,405 |
| Other | 3,858,862 |
| Road transport | 955,698 |
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) | 68,654,926 | 61,184,540 | -7,470,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,966,646 | 40,732,757 | -8,233,889 |
| Air transport | 10,571,606 | 9,399,799 | -1,171,807 |
| Other | 1,800,849 | 2,058,013 | +257,164 |
| Road transport | 902,931 | 52,767 | -850,164 |
| Rail transport | 15,433 | 5,667 | -9,766 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 52,012,328 |
| Dover | 32,677,702 |
| Southampton | 28,791,710 |
| Felixstowe | 20,043,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,290,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 24,674,887 | 27,337,441 | +2,662,554 |
| Dover | 17,249,836 | 15,427,866 | -1,821,970 |
| Southampton | 16,018,592 | 12,773,118 | -3,245,474 |
| Felixstowe | 11,651,544 | 8,391,636 | -3,259,908 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,206,287 | 8,084,271 | -3,122,016 |
| London | 6,349,366 | 8,695,133 | +2,345,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,575,011 | 5,025,477 | -4,549,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,368,174 | 4,924,865 | -443,309 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,907,066 | 4,131,291 | +224,225 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,351,924 | 3,541,313 | +189,389 |
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 | 95 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 81 |
| 2025-11 | 68 |
| 2025-10 | 95 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 72 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 116 |
| KIMAL PLC | 106 |
| ICU MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 82 |
| GBUK GROUP LIMITED | 80 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 78 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 76 |
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 72 |
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 72 |
| AH UK ANIMAL HEALTH (PVT) LTD | 68 |
| ORIGIN PACKAGING LIMITED | 68 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 118 |
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 64,038,200 |
| Belgium | 53,907,603 |
| United States | 12,535,658 |
| Singapore | 11,637,190 |
| Germany | 5,575,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 25,281,444 | 38,756,756 | +13,475,312 |
| Belgium | 27,539,026 | 26,368,577 | -1,170,449 |
| United States | 3,667,176 | 8,868,482 | +5,201,306 |
| Singapore | 3,706,481 | 7,930,709 | +4,224,228 |
| Germany | 2,148,439 | 3,426,856 | +1,278,417 |
| Switzerland | 4,992,307 | 194,706 | -4,797,601 |
| Ireland | 1,544,588 | 1,949,008 | +404,420 |
| Japan | 2,325,806 | 839,678 | -1,486,128 |
| Czechia | 806,945 | 935,930 | +128,985 |
| Turkey | 1,484,744 | 183,179 | -1,301,565 |
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 | 97,658 |
| China | 22,927 |
| Bulgaria | 17,174 |
| Ireland | 5,510 |
| United States | 3,373 |
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 | 35,214 | 62,444 | +27,230 |
| China | 5,363 | 17,564 | +12,201 |
| Bulgaria | 261 | 16,913 | +16,652 |
| Ireland | 5,097 | 413 | -4,684 |
| United States | 438 | 2,935 | +2,497 |
| Netherlands | 755 | 734 | -21 |
| Italy | 422 | 969 | +547 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,156 | +1,156 |
| Denmark | 668 | 352 | -316 |
| New Zealand | 436 | 300 | -136 |
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) | 83,081,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,834,879 |
| Air transport | 10,804,862 |
| Other | 250,500 |
| Road transport | 19,021 |
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) | 38,378,571 | 44,702,625 | +6,324,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,699,080 | 44,135,799 | +7,436,719 |
| Air transport | 5,919,214 | 4,885,648 | -1,033,566 |
| Other | 90,997 | 159,503 | +68,506 |
| Road transport | 19,021 | 0 | -19,021 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,157,928 |
| London | 52,089,695 |
| Felixstowe | 23,059,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,764,695 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,353,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,238,111 | 39,919,817 | +4,681,706 |
| London | 26,159,984 | 25,929,711 | -230,273 |
| Felixstowe | 7,034,984 | 16,024,989 | +8,990,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,025,235 | 1,739,460 | -1,285,775 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,691,901 | 2,661,162 | +969,261 |
| Holyhead | 1,149,403 | 1,502,431 | +353,028 |
| Southampton | 1,635,205 | 771,782 | -863,423 |
| London Gateway Port | 789,646 | 1,318,955 | +529,309 |
| Portsmouth | 270,360 | 1,745,701 | +1,475,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 899,095 | 783,046 | -116,049 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90183110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Syringes made of plastic, commonly used for single-use medical applications