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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 47,669,254 |
| Singapore | 38,950,600 |
| France | 7,658,778 |
| China | 5,116,790 |
| Ireland | 4,836,942 |
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 | 18,050,305 | 29,618,949 | +11,568,644 |
| Singapore | 30,300,308 | 8,650,292 | -21,650,016 |
| France | 3,862,131 | 3,796,647 | -65,484 |
| China | 3,598,122 | 1,518,668 | -2,079,454 |
| Ireland | 2,887,184 | 1,949,758 | -937,426 |
| Italy | 1,846,278 | 896,961 | -949,317 |
| Austria | 1,805,408 | 639,982 | -1,165,426 |
| Netherlands | 936,111 | 961,793 | +25,682 |
| Germany | 318,250 | 435,953 | +117,703 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 47,151,885 |
| Singapore | 38,950,600 |
| China | 5,395,693 |
| Spain | 3,727,255 |
| Austria | 1,500,930 |
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 | 17,650,500 | 29,501,385 | +11,850,885 |
| Singapore | 30,300,308 | 8,650,292 | -21,650,016 |
| China | 3,721,006 | 1,674,687 | -2,046,319 |
| Spain | 1,606,434 | 2,120,821 | +514,387 |
| Austria | 796,976 | 703,954 | -93,022 |
| Slovakia | 794,562 | 0 | -794,562 |
| Italy | 334,946 | 2,997 | -331,949 |
| Germany | 50,053 | 71,181 | +21,128 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 120,212 | +120,212 |
| United States | 16,253 | 5,864 | -10,389 |
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 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 86,987,802 |
| Other | 14,474,757 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,487,004 |
| Air transport | 4,626,384 |
| 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) | 49,451,746 | 37,536,056 | -11,915,690 |
| Other | 8,786,505 | 5,688,252 | -3,098,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,601,558 | 2,885,446 | -716,112 |
| Air transport | 2,191,490 | 2,434,894 | +243,404 |
| Road transport | 44,440 | 944 | -43,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 79,814,930 |
| 000 | 14,474,757 |
| Dover | 5,138,198 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,188,285 |
| Belfast Port | 4,102,720 |
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 | 44,134,068 | 35,680,862 | -8,453,206 |
| 000 | 8,786,505 | 5,688,252 | -3,098,253 |
| Dover | 2,460,200 | 2,677,998 | +217,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,039,422 | 2,148,863 | +109,441 |
| Belfast Port | 3,348,653 | 754,067 | -2,594,586 |
| Felixstowe | 380,063 | 1,132,112 | +752,049 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,339,054 | 0 | -1,339,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 585,667 | 163,738 | -421,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 515,512 | 0 | -515,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,308 | 0 | -185,308 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 78 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 76 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 61 |
| TARESH LIMITED | 40 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| LGC LIMITED | 30 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,083,566 |
| Ireland | 6,732,603 |
| Italy | 2,239,640 |
| Kuwait | 293,148 |
| Germany | 160,808 |
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 | 3,123,493 | 3,960,073 | +836,580 |
| Ireland | 4,080,876 | 2,651,727 | -1,429,149 |
| Italy | 1,301,224 | 938,416 | -362,808 |
| Kuwait | 263,149 | 29,999 | -233,150 |
| Germany | 59,675 | 101,133 | +41,458 |
| Israel | 62,007 | 75,875 | +13,868 |
| Malta | 0 | 41,187 | +41,187 |
| Poland | 11,570 | 28,129 | +16,559 |
| Japan | 21,856 | 14,000 | -7,856 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 27,271 | 0 | -27,271 |
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 | 9,315,133 |
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 | 5,579,574 | 3,735,559 | -1,844,015 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 9,315,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,777,047 |
| Air transport | 911,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,472 |
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 | 5,579,574 | 3,735,559 | -1,844,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,913,417 | 3,863,630 | +950,213 |
| Air transport | 561,920 | 349,931 | -211,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,472 | +3,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,315,133 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,233,403 |
| Dover | 517,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 453,812 |
| ZLC | 157,981 |
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 | 5,579,574 | 3,735,559 | -1,844,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,509,539 | 3,723,864 | +1,214,325 |
| Dover | 394,902 | 122,937 | -271,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 359,910 | 93,902 | -266,008 |
| ZLC | 36,869 | 121,112 | +84,243 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,349 | 49,872 | -25,477 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,797 | 77,764 | +40,967 |
| Manchester Airport | 50,163 | 4,828 | -45,335 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,285 | 6,954 | -331 |
| Harwich | 0 | 9,875 | +9,875 |
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