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 | 51,324,327 |
| China | 35,354,367 |
| Belgium | 26,268,369 |
| Germany | 23,854,962 |
| United States | 20,175,847 |
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 | 25,255,672 | 26,068,655 | +812,983 |
| China | 16,828,560 | 18,525,807 | +1,697,247 |
| Belgium | 14,250,977 | 12,017,392 | -2,233,585 |
| Germany | 13,693,602 | 10,161,360 | -3,532,242 |
| United States | 10,549,530 | 9,626,317 | -923,213 |
| Spain | 11,032,422 | 7,266,390 | -3,766,032 |
| Netherlands | 10,043,386 | 5,577,408 | -4,465,978 |
| Taiwan | 8,564,239 | 5,895,194 | -2,669,045 |
| France | 5,253,181 | 6,060,902 | +807,721 |
| Switzerland | 3,344,860 | 3,339,259 | -5,601 |
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 | 51,324,327 |
| United States | 44,637,835 |
| China | 34,393,962 |
| Germany | 24,174,523 |
| Spain | 21,854,272 |
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 | 25,255,672 | 26,068,655 | +812,983 |
| United States | 25,443,468 | 19,194,367 | -6,249,101 |
| China | 18,244,813 | 16,149,149 | -2,095,664 |
| Germany | 12,991,032 | 11,183,491 | -1,807,541 |
| Spain | 12,329,966 | 9,524,306 | -2,805,660 |
| Taiwan | 10,129,932 | 11,189,089 | +1,059,157 |
| France | 3,441,480 | 2,916,634 | -524,846 |
| United Kingdom | 2,814,015 | 3,301,369 | +487,354 |
| Switzerland | 3,519,895 | 1,723,361 | -1,796,534 |
| Belgium | 2,040,412 | 1,468,042 | -572,370 |
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 | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 22 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Kent | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
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) | 127,646,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,388,063 |
| Air transport | 20,662,587 |
| Other | 3,869,257 |
| Road transport | 939,169 |
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) | 64,622,211 | 63,023,929 | -1,598,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,409,027 | 39,979,036 | -9,429,991 |
| Air transport | 11,385,764 | 9,276,823 | -2,108,941 |
| Other | 1,750,371 | 2,118,886 | +368,515 |
| Road transport | 902,931 | 36,238 | -866,693 |
| Rail transport | 19,451 | 6,542 | -12,909 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 50,767,784 |
| Dover | 32,401,742 |
| Southampton | 28,455,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,173,831 |
| Felixstowe | 19,020,187 |
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 | 24,141,920 | 26,625,864 | +2,483,944 |
| Dover | 16,573,489 | 15,828,253 | -745,236 |
| Southampton | 14,503,212 | 13,952,467 | -550,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,162,977 | 9,010,854 | -2,152,123 |
| Felixstowe | 10,205,484 | 8,814,703 | -1,390,781 |
| London | 6,800,801 | 8,205,272 | +1,404,471 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,746,430 | 5,190,716 | -4,555,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,294,434 | 4,671,714 | -622,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,948,477 | 3,980,375 | +31,898 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,195,109 | 2,904,041 | -1,291,068 |
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 | 94 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 33 |
| Human health activities | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 68 |
| 2025-10 | 95 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 72 |
| 2025-07 | 76 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 115 |
| KIMAL PLC | 105 |
| ICU MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 81 |
| GBUK GROUP LIMITED | 80 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 78 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 75 |
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 72 |
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 71 |
| AH UK ANIMAL HEALTH (PVT) LTD | 67 |
| ORIGIN PACKAGING LIMITED | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 122 |
| 1m-15m | 93 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 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 | 71,754,049 |
| Belgium | 53,896,516 |
| United States | 11,662,415 |
| Singapore | 11,446,623 |
| Switzerland | 5,198,395 |
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 | 33,598,398 | 38,155,651 | +4,557,253 |
| Belgium | 27,851,622 | 26,044,894 | -1,806,728 |
| United States | 3,741,754 | 7,920,661 | +4,178,907 |
| Singapore | 3,336,215 | 8,110,408 | +4,774,193 |
| Switzerland | 4,977,613 | 220,782 | -4,756,831 |
| Germany | 2,139,832 | 3,015,701 | +875,869 |
| Ireland | 1,639,649 | 1,881,673 | +242,024 |
| Japan | 2,398,936 | 993,151 | -1,405,785 |
| Turkey | 1,464,323 | 256,594 | -1,207,729 |
| Czechia | 812,719 | 875,107 | +62,388 |
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 | 109,452 |
| XU | 96,708 |
| China | 22,874 |
| Bulgaria | 17,163 |
| Ireland | 5,523 |
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 | 47,001 | 62,451 | +15,450 |
| XU | 43,444 | 53,264 | +9,820 |
| China | 4,791 | 18,083 | +13,292 |
| Bulgaria | 903 | 16,260 | +15,357 |
| Ireland | 5,087 | 436 | -4,651 |
| United States | 438 | 2,935 | +2,497 |
| Netherlands | 779 | 731 | -48 |
| Italy | 421 | 904 | +483 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,156 | +1,156 |
| Denmark | 729 | 352 | -377 |
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) | 90,854,136 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,014,262 |
| Air transport | 10,642,278 |
| Other | 261,155 |
| Road transport | 38,222 |
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) | 46,915,675 | 43,938,461 | -2,977,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,936,642 | 43,077,620 | +6,140,978 |
| Air transport | 5,806,758 | 4,835,520 | -971,238 |
| Other | 104,167 | 156,988 | +52,821 |
| Road transport | 38,222 | 0 | -38,222 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,256,882 |
| London | 50,407,828 |
| Felixstowe | 22,140,399 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,836,398 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,131,064 |
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 | 43,681,937 | 39,574,945 | -4,106,992 |
| London | 24,790,180 | 25,617,648 | +827,468 |
| Felixstowe | 6,627,138 | 15,513,261 | +8,886,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,919,188 | 1,917,210 | -1,001,978 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,702,502 | 2,428,562 | +726,060 |
| Holyhead | 1,259,061 | 1,461,329 | +202,268 |
| Southampton | 1,946,458 | 520,269 | -1,426,189 |
| Purfleet | 2,219,983 | 0 | -2,219,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 683,336 | 1,319,797 | +636,461 |
| Portsmouth | 262,307 | 1,473,350 | +1,211,043 |
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