Import/export HS code 293721: Cortisone and related steroids
Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, and prednisolone, used for inflammation and allergies
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 949,156 |
| Germany | 867,571 |
| United States | 427,201 |
| China | 287,488 |
| Ireland | 51,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 941,807 | 7,349 | -934,458 |
| Germany | 223,863 | 643,708 | +419,845 |
| United States | 298,746 | 128,455 | -170,291 |
| China | 99,833 | 187,655 | +87,822 |
| Ireland | 35,128 | 16,548 | -18,580 |
| India | 0 | 36,332 | +36,332 |
| Switzerland | 12,711 | 10,668 | -2,043 |
| Canada | 1,793 | 5,639 | +3,846 |
| Netherlands | 3,686 | 0 | -3,686 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,161 | +2,161 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 740,409 |
| China | 688,942 |
| France | 488,308 |
| United States | 406,397 |
| Germany | 220,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 497,103 | 243,306 | -253,797 |
| China | 127,074 | 561,868 | +434,794 |
| France | 488,308 | 0 | -488,308 |
| United States | 242,261 | 164,136 | -78,125 |
| Germany | 220,373 | 0 | -220,373 |
| India | 0 | 36,332 | +36,332 |
| Canada | 3,250 | 12,988 | +9,738 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,161 | +2,161 |
| United Kingdom | 2,100 | 0 | -2,100 |
| Netherlands | 1,586 | 0 | -1,586 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 1,629,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 945,872 |
| Other | 52,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,255 |
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 | 623,811 | 1,005,556 | +381,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 942,439 | 3,433 | -939,006 |
| Other | 35,512 | 16,548 | -18,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,805 | 14,450 | -1,355 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 939,966 |
| Luton Airport | 860,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 426,857 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,426 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 939,966 | 0 | -939,966 |
| Luton Airport | 220,373 | 639,852 | +419,479 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 303,211 | 123,646 | -179,565 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,338 | 49,088 | -27,250 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 82,888 | +82,888 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,793 | 71,669 | +69,876 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,096 | 38,413 | +16,317 |
| 000 | 35,512 | 16,548 | -18,964 |
| London | 10,213 | 13,274 | +3,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,592 | 1,176 | -4,416 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 511,360 |
| Ireland | 64,056 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,247 |
| India | 9,084 |
| United States | 7,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 351,560 | 159,800 | -191,760 |
| Ireland | 64,020 | 36 | -63,984 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,247 | 0 | -17,247 |
| India | 9,084 | 0 | -9,084 |
| United States | 3,562 | 3,468 | -94 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,660 | +3,660 |
| Germany | 2,414 | 1,020 | -1,394 |
| Nigeria | 1,812 | 0 | -1,812 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,197 | +1,197 |
| Latvia | 0 | 1,170 | +1,170 |
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 | 103 |
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 | 67 | 36 | -31 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 587,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,980 |
| Other | 103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 417,652 | 170,315 | -247,337 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,980 | 0 | -31,980 |
| Other | 67 | 36 | -31 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 550,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,758 |
| Holyhead | 31,980 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,540 |
| 000 | 103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 384,992 | 165,677 | -219,315 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,120 | 4,638 | -26,482 |
| Holyhead | 31,980 | 0 | -31,980 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,540 | 0 | -1,540 |
| 000 | 67 | 36 | -31 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, and prednisolone, used for inflammation and allergies