Import/export HS code 0510: Animal products for medicine
Ambergris, castoreum, civet, and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not; glands and other animal parts used in making medicines, fresh, chilled, frozen, or preserved
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1,920,512 |
| Ireland | 1,397,601 |
| Italy | 227,276 |
| Bahamas | 39,879 |
| United States | 26,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 808,209 | 1,112,303 | +304,094 |
| Ireland | 1,158,049 | 239,552 | -918,497 |
| Italy | 227,276 | 0 | -227,276 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 39,879 | +39,879 |
| United States | 24,242 | 2,720 | -21,522 |
| Germany | 8,749 | 0 | -8,749 |
| Netherlands | 3,277 | 0 | -3,277 |
| Belgium | 1,958 | 0 | -1,958 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1,920,512 |
| Poland | 97,999 |
| Italy | 92,804 |
| Bahamas | 39,879 |
| United Kingdom | 36,473 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 808,209 | 1,112,303 | +304,094 |
| Poland | 97,999 | 0 | -97,999 |
| Italy | 92,804 | 0 | -92,804 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 39,879 | +39,879 |
| United Kingdom | 36,473 | 0 | -36,473 |
| United States | 24,242 | 2,720 | -21,522 |
| Mexico | 5,173 | 0 | -5,173 |
| Bulgaria | 3,576 | 0 | -3,576 |
| Netherlands | 3,277 | 0 | -3,277 |
| Belgium | 1,958 | 0 | -1,958 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Devon | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,910,452 |
| Other | 1,397,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,276 |
| Air transport | 90,885 |
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) | 798,149 | 1,112,303 | +314,154 |
| Other | 1,158,049 | 239,552 | -918,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,276 | 0 | -227,276 |
| Air transport | 48,286 | 42,599 | -5,687 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,478,535 |
| 000 | 1,397,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 431,917 |
| Dover | 190,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 427,864 | 1,050,671 | +622,807 |
| 000 | 1,158,049 | 239,552 | -918,497 |
| London Gateway Port | 370,285 | 61,632 | -308,653 |
| Dover | 190,803 | 0 | -190,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,415 | 42,599 | +13,184 |
| ZLC | 36,473 | 0 | -36,473 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,060 | 0 | -10,060 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,576 | 0 | -3,576 |
| Glasgow Airport | 3,277 | 0 | -3,277 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,958 | 0 | -1,958 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANGLO BEEF PROCESSORS UK | 3 |
| BBI DIAGNOSTICS GROUP LIMITED | 3 |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | 2 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 2 |
| UNILEVER PLC | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 813,526 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 314,331 |
| China | 306,267 |
| Ireland | 196,139 |
| Netherlands | 56,751 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 413,612 | 399,914 | -13,698 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 135,081 | 179,250 | +44,169 |
| China | 124,260 | 182,007 | +57,747 |
| Ireland | 145,100 | 51,039 | -94,061 |
| Netherlands | 21,512 | 35,239 | +13,727 |
| Germany | 9,960 | 32,249 | +22,289 |
| United States | 889 | 14,333 | +13,444 |
| Canada | 4,907 | 5,607 | +700 |
| Japan | 0 | 7,566 | +7,566 |
| Belgium | 3,018 | 0 | -3,018 |
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 | 120,520 |
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 | 50,797 | 69,723 | +18,926 |
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) | 969,460 |
| Air transport | 675,563 |
| Other | 120,520 |
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) | 532,564 | 436,896 | -95,668 |
| Air transport | 274,978 | 400,585 | +125,607 |
| Other | 50,797 | 69,723 | +18,926 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 791,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 337,698 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,101 |
| Holyhead | 175,317 |
| 000 | 120,520 |
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 | 393,709 | 397,297 | +3,588 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,561 | 199,137 | +60,576 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,074 | 189,027 | +55,953 |
| Holyhead | 135,718 | 39,599 | -96,119 |
| 000 | 50,797 | 69,723 | +18,926 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,343 | 12,421 | +9,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,137 | 0 | -3,137 |
Quick facts
HS code: 0510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ambergris, castoreum, civet, and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not; glands and other animal parts used in making medicines, fresh, chilled, frozen, or preserved