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 Arab Emirates | 1,451,795 |
| Canada | 1,147,857 |
| United States | 1,091,988 |
| Denmark | 342,084 |
| France | 147,248 |
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 Arab Emirates | 504,523 | 947,272 | +442,749 |
| Canada | 300,081 | 847,776 | +547,695 |
| United States | 479,914 | 612,074 | +132,160 |
| Denmark | 109,990 | 232,094 | +122,104 |
| France | 4,283 | 142,965 | +138,682 |
| Netherlands | 34,775 | 28,537 | -6,238 |
| Belgium | 33,968 | 0 | -33,968 |
| Germany | 21,403 | 8,226 | -13,177 |
| Switzerland | 6,299 | 13,512 | +7,213 |
| 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 | 1,672,936 |
| Denmark | 1,059,409 |
| United States | 524,878 |
| Malaysia | 376,565 |
| India | 333,638 |
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 | 563,861 | 1,109,075 | +545,214 |
| Denmark | 163,655 | 895,754 | +732,099 |
| United States | 334,057 | 190,821 | -143,236 |
| Malaysia | 96,836 | 279,729 | +182,893 |
| India | 276,595 | 57,043 | -219,552 |
| Australia | 15,238 | 131,695 | +116,457 |
| France | 1,540 | 142,965 | +141,425 |
| Belgium | 33,968 | 0 | -33,968 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,707 | +13,707 |
| Brazil | 0 | 9,999 | +9,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 4,041,790 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 287,997 |
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 | 1,436,307 | 2,605,483 | +1,169,176 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,024 | 226,973 | +165,949 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,606,002 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,487,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,309 |
| Eurotunnel | 274,505 |
| East Midlands Airport | 149,288 |
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 | 477,137 | 1,128,865 | +651,728 |
| Glasgow Airport | 555,425 | 932,181 | +376,756 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 320,826 | 374,483 | +53,657 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,098 | 214,407 | +154,309 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,750 | 85,538 | +21,788 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 69,586 | +69,586 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 19,169 | 14,830 | -4,339 |
| Dover | 926 | 4,218 | +3,292 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 4,340 | +4,340 |
| Harwich | 0 | 4,008 | +4,008 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 404,621 |
| United States | 383,514 |
| Denmark | 80,097 |
| Ireland | 70,672 |
| 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 | 231,096 | 173,525 | -57,571 |
| United States | 11,583 | 371,931 | +360,348 |
| Denmark | 78,657 | 1,440 | -77,217 |
| Ireland | 70,672 | 0 | -70,672 |
| Spain | 24,444 | 0 | -24,444 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 23,048 | +23,048 |
| Turkey | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
| Qatar | 1,702 | 0 | -1,702 |
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) | 499,737 |
| Air transport | 492,301 |
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) | 326,212 | 173,525 | -152,687 |
| Air transport | 95,882 | 396,419 | +300,537 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 390,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 377,225 |
| Glasgow Airport | 109,651 |
| Holyhead | 70,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,350 |
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 | 217,190 | 173,525 | -43,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,225 | 360,000 | +342,775 |
| Glasgow Airport | 78,657 | 30,994 | -47,663 |
| Holyhead | 70,672 | 0 | -70,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,350 | 0 | -38,350 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,425 | +5,425 |
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