Import/export HS code 294110: Penicillins and their derivatives
Antibiotics like penicillin and similar medicines with a penicillanic acid structure, including their salts
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 47,577,958 |
| India | 38,455,065 |
| France | 7,877,742 |
| China | 5,081,896 |
| Ireland | 5,011,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 36,807,316 | 10,770,642 | -26,036,674 |
| India | 15,474,517 | 22,980,548 | +7,506,031 |
| France | 4,691,535 | 3,186,207 | -1,505,328 |
| China | 3,876,619 | 1,205,277 | -2,671,342 |
| Ireland | 2,678,447 | 2,333,226 | -345,221 |
| Italy | 1,682,166 | 1,579,321 | -102,845 |
| Austria | 1,100,685 | 1,219,645 | +118,960 |
| Netherlands | 1,092,640 | 911,692 | -180,948 |
| Germany | 538,424 | 333,747 | -204,677 |
| Slovakia | 393,515 | 0 | -393,515 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 47,577,958 |
| India | 38,220,038 |
| China | 5,308,006 |
| Spain | 3,752,494 |
| Austria | 1,494,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 36,807,316 | 10,770,642 | -26,036,674 |
| India | 15,355,812 | 22,864,226 | +7,508,414 |
| China | 4,001,350 | 1,306,656 | -2,694,694 |
| Spain | 1,995,011 | 1,757,483 | -237,528 |
| Austria | 770,409 | 724,341 | -46,068 |
| Slovakia | 794,562 | 0 | -794,562 |
| Italy | 4,225 | 333,718 | +329,493 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 120,212 | +120,212 |
| Germany | 55,802 | 64,282 | +8,480 |
| United States | 14,592 | 8,872 | -5,720 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,538,798 |
| Other | 15,223,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,780,689 |
| Air transport | 4,412,544 |
| Road transport | 45,384 |
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) | 52,390,978 | 34,147,820 | -18,243,158 |
| Other | 8,599,545 | 6,623,781 | -1,975,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,911,337 | 2,869,352 | -1,041,985 |
| Air transport | 3,475,523 | 937,021 | -2,538,502 |
| Road transport | 43,198 | 2,186 | -41,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 79,021,569 |
| 000 | 15,223,326 |
| Dover | 5,159,032 |
| Belfast Port | 4,558,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,012,850 |
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 | 46,225,940 | 32,795,629 | -13,430,311 |
| 000 | 8,599,545 | 6,623,781 | -1,975,764 |
| Dover | 3,005,600 | 2,153,432 | -852,168 |
| Belfast Port | 4,005,017 | 553,146 | -3,451,871 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,291,283 | 721,567 | -2,569,716 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,827,705 | 0 | -1,827,705 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 830,030 | +830,030 |
| Eurotunnel | 587,065 | 163,738 | -423,327 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 515,512 | +515,512 |
| Harwich | 318,672 | 36,670 | -282,002 |
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 chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 76 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 73 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 57 |
| TARESH LIMITED | 40 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| LGC LIMITED | 27 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 23 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 15 |
| CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH LIMITED | 12 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,440,691 |
| Ireland | 6,984,887 |
| Italy | 2,769,243 |
| Kuwait | 329,650 |
| Germany | 138,133 |
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 | 4,152,475 | 3,288,216 | -864,259 |
| Ireland | 3,958,970 | 3,025,917 | -933,053 |
| Italy | 1,586,394 | 1,182,849 | -403,545 |
| Kuwait | 299,651 | 29,999 | -269,652 |
| Germany | 46,737 | 91,396 | +44,659 |
| Israel | 44,454 | 62,712 | +18,258 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,340 | 0 | -41,340 |
| Japan | 23,245 | 15,261 | -7,984 |
| Malta | 2,426 | 31,628 | +29,202 |
| Poland | 12,704 | 16,817 | +4,113 |
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 | 10,205,208 |
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 | 6,148,534 | 4,056,674 | -2,091,860 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 10,205,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,007,003 |
| Air transport | 878,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 6,148,534 | 4,056,674 | -2,091,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,533,363 | 3,473,640 | -59,723 |
| Air transport | 570,701 | 307,679 | -263,022 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 10,205,208 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,234,621 |
| Dover | 1,756,452 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 437,621 |
| ZLC | 128,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 6,148,534 | 4,056,674 | -2,091,860 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,894,488 | 3,340,133 | +1,445,645 |
| Dover | 1,637,184 | 119,268 | -1,517,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 333,856 | 103,765 | -230,091 |
| ZLC | 22,226 | 106,718 | +84,492 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,923 | 38,127 | -42,796 |
| Manchester Airport | 92,021 | 7,226 | -84,795 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,843 | 49,390 | +10,547 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,239 | +14,239 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,832 | 2,453 | -379 |
Quick facts
HS code: 294110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Antibiotics like penicillin and similar medicines with a penicillanic acid structure, including their salts