Import/export HS code 2941: Antibiotics
Medicines used to treat bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 63,150,303 |
| Singapore | 39,021,410 |
| China | 37,220,349 |
| Switzerland | 30,366,667 |
| United States | 20,140,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 30,871,188 | 32,279,115 | +1,407,927 |
| Singapore | 30,371,118 | 8,650,292 | -21,720,826 |
| China | 25,449,447 | 11,770,902 | -13,678,545 |
| Switzerland | 8,513,719 | 21,852,948 | +13,339,229 |
| United States | 3,772,111 | 16,368,338 | +12,596,227 |
| Ireland | 7,095,978 | 8,289,599 | +1,193,621 |
| France | 4,464,083 | 4,131,292 | -332,791 |
| Germany | 1,977,448 | 5,614,905 | +3,637,457 |
| Italy | 2,933,124 | 2,681,393 | -251,731 |
| Hungary | 3,487,294 | 970,905 | -2,516,389 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 62,876,549 |
| China | 40,346,929 |
| Singapore | 39,036,848 |
| United States | 35,163,016 |
| Italy | 18,613,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 30,537,454 | 32,339,095 | +1,801,641 |
| China | 27,025,397 | 13,321,532 | -13,703,865 |
| Singapore | 30,375,897 | 8,660,951 | -21,714,946 |
| United States | 6,087,186 | 29,075,830 | +22,988,644 |
| Italy | 7,002,734 | 11,611,240 | +4,608,506 |
| Ireland | 2,949,884 | 6,333,619 | +3,383,735 |
| Hungary | 4,586,942 | 1,359,661 | -3,227,281 |
| Spain | 2,394,566 | 2,301,249 | -93,317 |
| Slovenia | 787,676 | 1,317,881 | +530,205 |
| Denmark | 1,498,915 | 21,901 | -1,477,014 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 145,108,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,643,754 |
| Air transport | 34,225,870 |
| Other | 18,486,032 |
| Road transport | 2,179,289 |
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) | 73,782,051 | 71,326,577 | -2,455,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,190,590 | 23,453,164 | +1,262,574 |
| Air transport | 20,027,357 | 14,198,513 | -5,828,844 |
| Other | 9,125,027 | 9,361,005 | +235,978 |
| Road transport | 965,131 | 1,214,158 | +249,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 80,799,744 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,277,246 |
| 000 | 18,486,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,276,008 |
| Belfast Port | 15,393,961 |
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 | 44,828,446 | 35,971,298 | -8,857,148 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,969,325 | 28,307,921 | +22,338,596 |
| 000 | 9,125,027 | 9,361,005 | +235,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,798,347 | 5,477,661 | -6,320,686 |
| Belfast Port | 10,372,787 | 5,021,174 | -5,351,613 |
| Dover | 7,742,662 | 7,331,534 | -411,128 |
| Felixstowe | 13,039,786 | 1,194,072 | -11,845,714 |
| ZLC | 4,679,389 | 7,786,575 | +3,107,186 |
| Belfast Airport | 5,213,265 | 6,380,582 | +1,167,317 |
| Holyhead | 2,961,269 | 6,293,837 | +3,332,568 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 24 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Scientific research and development | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 124 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 123 |
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 122 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 102 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 94 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 93 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 75 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 72 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 71 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,627,673 |
| Ireland | 7,871,378 |
| United States | 5,219,490 |
| Brazil | 5,071,901 |
| Germany | 3,876,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,454,560 | 5,173,113 | +718,553 |
| Ireland | 4,790,393 | 3,080,985 | -1,709,408 |
| United States | 2,264,153 | 2,955,337 | +691,184 |
| Brazil | 2,394,579 | 2,677,322 | +282,743 |
| Germany | 3,148,099 | 728,791 | -2,419,308 |
| Poland | 167,229 | 3,370,932 | +3,203,703 |
| Italy | 1,508,912 | 1,070,841 | -438,071 |
| Thailand | 2,260,825 | 39,837 | -2,220,988 |
| Pakistan | 1,044,820 | 1,100,796 | +55,976 |
| Switzerland | 171,728 | 1,339,868 | +1,168,140 |
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 | 10,044,589 |
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 | 6,087,468 | 3,957,121 | -2,130,347 |
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) | 17,186,910 |
| Air transport | 16,021,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,225,467 |
| Other | 10,044,589 |
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) | 7,057,122 | 10,129,788 | +3,072,666 |
| Air transport | 7,748,506 | 8,272,831 | +524,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,900,957 | 4,324,510 | -2,576,447 |
| Other | 6,087,468 | 3,957,121 | -2,130,347 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,838,146 |
| 000 | 10,044,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,643,855 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,136,478 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,520,227 |
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 | 5,692,827 | 9,145,319 | +3,452,492 |
| 000 | 6,087,468 | 3,957,121 | -2,130,347 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,119,250 | 2,524,605 | -2,594,645 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,454,962 | 3,681,516 | +226,554 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,542,024 | 1,978,203 | +436,179 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,031,478 | 755,249 | -276,229 |
| East Midlands Airport | 875,857 | 678,214 | -197,643 |
| Southampton | 1,284,778 | 148,805 | -1,135,973 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,432,942 | +1,432,942 |
| Tyne | 679,670 | 574,145 | -105,525 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines used to treat bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria