Import/export HS code 293712: Insulin and its salts
Insulin and its salts, essential for diabetes treatment and blood sugar regulation
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,405,505 |
| Canada | 1,338,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,280,890 |
| Denmark | 480,479 |
| France | 234,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 509,421 | 896,084 | +386,663 |
| Canada | 258,808 | 1,079,637 | +820,829 |
| United Arab Emirates | 751,088 | 529,802 | -221,286 |
| Denmark | 172,279 | 308,200 | +135,921 |
| France | 3,357 | 230,839 | +227,482 |
| Germany | 18,848 | 146,334 | +127,486 |
| Netherlands | 28,753 | 38,421 | +9,668 |
| Belgium | 32,300 | 15,077 | -17,223 |
| Switzerland | 9,922 | 9,889 | -33 |
| Japan | 2,095 | 0 | -2,095 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1,534,655 |
| Denmark | 1,424,368 |
| United States | 607,231 |
| Malaysia | 566,840 |
| India | 405,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 832,451 | 702,204 | -130,247 |
| Denmark | 206,675 | 1,217,693 | +1,011,018 |
| United States | 313,814 | 293,417 | -20,397 |
| Malaysia | 96,836 | 470,004 | +373,168 |
| India | 270,573 | 135,145 | -135,428 |
| France | 1,540 | 230,839 | +229,299 |
| Australia | 15,238 | 167,258 | +152,020 |
| Belgium | 32,300 | 15,077 | -17,223 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,707 | +13,707 |
| Brazil | 5,863 | 4,136 | -1,727 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,457,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 583,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,670,039 | 2,787,619 | +1,117,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,832 | 466,664 | +349,832 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,896,538 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,316,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 904,033 |
| Eurotunnel | 416,306 |
| Manchester Airport | 157,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 438,577 | 1,457,961 | +1,019,384 |
| Glasgow Airport | 801,990 | 514,711 | -287,279 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 353,175 | 550,858 | +197,683 |
| Eurotunnel | 116,832 | 299,474 | +182,642 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 157,460 | +157,460 |
| Dover | 0 | 141,301 | +141,301 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,128 | 81,915 | +24,787 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 19,169 | 24,714 | +5,545 |
| Harwich | 0 | 20,110 | +20,110 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 5,779 | +5,779 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 593,522 |
| United States | 387,422 |
| Ireland | 283,854 |
| Denmark | 80,097 |
| Spain | 24,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 238,116 | 355,406 | +117,290 |
| United States | 12,807 | 374,615 | +361,808 |
| Ireland | 70,672 | 213,182 | +142,510 |
| Denmark | 78,657 | 1,440 | -77,217 |
| Spain | 24,444 | 0 | -24,444 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 23,048 | +23,048 |
| Turkey | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
| Qatar | 0 | 1,491 | +1,491 |
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) | 901,820 |
| Air transport | 495,998 |
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) | 333,232 | 568,588 | +235,356 |
| Air transport | 95,404 | 400,594 | +305,190 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 390,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 377,014 |
| Holyhead | 283,854 |
| Tyne | 188,901 |
| Glasgow Airport | 109,651 |
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 | 224,210 | 166,505 | -57,705 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,523 | 361,491 | +345,968 |
| Holyhead | 70,672 | 213,182 | +142,510 |
| Tyne | 0 | 188,901 | +188,901 |
| Glasgow Airport | 78,657 | 30,994 | -47,663 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,350 | 0 | -38,350 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,224 | 4,201 | +2,977 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,908 | +3,908 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulin and its salts, essential for diabetes treatment and blood sugar regulation