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 | 1,991,992 |
| Ireland | 1,535,267 |
| Italy | 227,276 |
| Bahamas | 39,879 |
| United States | 27,045 |
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 | 843,526 | 1,148,466 | +304,940 |
| Ireland | 1,251,403 | 283,864 | -967,539 |
| Italy | 177,684 | 49,592 | -128,092 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 39,879 | +39,879 |
| United States | 25,278 | 1,767 | -23,511 |
| Germany | 3,576 | 5,173 | +1,597 |
| 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 | 1,993,028 |
| 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 | 844,562 | 1,148,466 | +303,904 |
| Poland | 48,407 | 49,592 | +1,185 |
| Italy | 92,804 | 0 | -92,804 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 39,879 | +39,879 |
| United Kingdom | 36,473 | 0 | -36,473 |
| United States | 24,242 | 1,767 | -22,475 |
| Mexico | 0 | 5,173 | +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) | 1,904,169 |
| Other | 1,535,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,276 |
| Air transport | 168,731 |
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) | 755,703 | 1,148,466 | +392,763 |
| Other | 1,251,403 | 283,864 | -967,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 177,684 | 49,592 | -128,092 |
| Air transport | 121,912 | 46,819 | -75,093 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,535,267 |
| Southampton | 1,400,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 503,306 |
| Dover | 190,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,251,403 | 283,864 | -967,539 |
| Southampton | 474,944 | 925,919 | +450,975 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,759 | 222,547 | -58,212 |
| Dover | 141,211 | 49,592 | -91,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,690 | 46,819 | -39,871 |
| ZLC | 36,473 | 0 | -36,473 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,411 | 0 | -26,411 |
| 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 | 762,624 |
| China | 306,267 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 252,017 |
| Ireland | 242,892 |
| Denmark | 190,176 |
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 | 358,289 | 404,335 | +46,046 |
| China | 109,040 | 197,227 | +88,187 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 25,024 | 226,993 | +201,969 |
| Ireland | 101,130 | 141,762 | +40,632 |
| Denmark | 190,176 | 0 | -190,176 |
| Germany | 15,960 | 32,249 | +16,289 |
| Netherlands | 21,512 | 22,207 | +695 |
| Canada | 4,907 | 5,607 | +700 |
| Belgium | 3,018 | 0 | -3,018 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,012 | +2,012 |
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 | 110,039 |
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 | 45,902 | 64,137 | +18,235 |
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) | 962,760 |
| Air transport | 599,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,176 |
| Other | 110,039 |
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) | 438,166 | 524,594 | +86,428 |
| Air transport | 155,701 | 443,661 | +287,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,176 | 0 | -190,176 |
| Other | 45,902 | 64,137 | +18,235 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 735,182 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 261,497 |
| Holyhead | 224,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,313 |
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 | 340,194 | 394,988 | +54,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,854 | 204,247 | +86,393 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,504 | 226,993 | +192,489 |
| Holyhead | 94,835 | 129,606 | +34,771 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,313 | 0 | -193,313 |
| 000 | 45,902 | 64,137 | +18,235 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,343 | 12,421 | +9,078 |
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