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 | 48,498,893 |
| Singapore | 28,012,691 |
| France | 6,946,074 |
| China | 5,400,177 |
| Ireland | 4,395,918 |
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 | 20,506,282 | 27,992,611 | +7,486,329 |
| Singapore | 20,970,841 | 7,041,850 | -13,928,991 |
| France | 3,316,049 | 3,630,025 | +313,976 |
| China | 3,649,333 | 1,750,844 | -1,898,489 |
| Ireland | 2,967,616 | 1,428,302 | -1,539,314 |
| Italy | 1,998,706 | 513,895 | -1,484,811 |
| Austria | 1,805,408 | 639,982 | -1,165,426 |
| Netherlands | 1,156,089 | 740,782 | -415,307 |
| Germany | 429,421 | 312,197 | -117,224 |
| 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 | 47,920,866 |
| Singapore | 28,012,691 |
| China | 5,727,520 |
| Spain | 3,520,323 |
| Austria | 1,308,366 |
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 | 20,107,888 | 27,812,978 | +7,705,090 |
| Singapore | 20,970,841 | 7,041,850 | -13,928,991 |
| China | 3,770,661 | 1,956,859 | -1,813,802 |
| Spain | 1,566,124 | 1,954,199 | +388,075 |
| Austria | 604,412 | 703,954 | +99,542 |
| Slovakia | 794,562 | 0 | -794,562 |
| Italy | 337,943 | 0 | -337,943 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 120,212 | +120,212 |
| Germany | 53,462 | 58,531 | +5,069 |
| United States | 15,220 | 11,339 | -3,881 |
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) | 78,784,643 |
| Other | 13,507,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,069,912 |
| Air transport | 2,992,521 |
| 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) | 44,322,367 | 34,462,276 | -9,860,091 |
| Other | 9,045,291 | 4,462,192 | -4,583,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,361,667 | 2,708,245 | -653,422 |
| Air transport | 497,173 | 2,495,348 | +1,998,175 |
| Road transport | 45,384 | 0 | -45,384 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 71,484,199 |
| 000 | 13,507,483 |
| Dover | 4,924,481 |
| Belfast Port | 4,017,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,559,748 |
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 | 39,109,365 | 32,374,834 | -6,734,531 |
| 000 | 9,045,291 | 4,462,192 | -4,583,099 |
| Dover | 2,415,244 | 2,509,237 | +93,993 |
| Belfast Port | 3,331,142 | 686,120 | -2,645,022 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 346,130 | 2,213,618 | +1,867,488 |
| Felixstowe | 728,856 | 1,432,307 | +703,451 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,010,894 | 0 | -1,010,894 |
| Eurotunnel | 396,512 | 160,741 | -235,771 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 79 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 76 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| TARESH LIMITED | 40 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| LGC LIMITED | 30 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 25 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 16 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,533,635 |
| France | 6,338,405 |
| Italy | 2,113,266 |
| Kuwait | 318,825 |
| Germany | 157,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,897,361 | 2,636,274 | -1,261,087 |
| France | 2,755,196 | 3,583,209 | +828,013 |
| Italy | 1,512,429 | 600,837 | -911,592 |
| Kuwait | 240,139 | 78,686 | -161,453 |
| Germany | 65,690 | 92,087 | +26,397 |
| Israel | 80,743 | 56,833 | -23,910 |
| Malta | 3,007 | 38,180 | +35,173 |
| Poland | 15,790 | 23,909 | +8,119 |
| Japan | 21,856 | 15,304 | -6,552 |
| Gibraltar | 3,628 | 24,740 | +21,112 |
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 | 8,947,674 |
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 | 5,565,147 | 3,382,527 | -2,182,620 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 8,947,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,074,805 |
| Air transport | 904,584 |
| 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 | 5,565,147 | 3,382,527 | -2,182,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,594,560 | 3,480,245 | +885,685 |
| Air transport | 544,484 | 360,100 | -184,384 |
| 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 | 8,947,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,919,229 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 433,520 |
| ZLC | 165,444 |
| London Stansted Airport | 145,629 |
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 | 5,565,147 | 3,382,527 | -2,182,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,571,948 | 3,347,281 | +775,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 344,736 | 88,784 | -255,952 |
| ZLC | 43,026 | 122,418 | +79,392 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,111 | 98,518 | +51,407 |
| Dover | 10,319 | 119,452 | +109,133 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,254 | 39,239 | -35,015 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,525 | 8,688 | -23,837 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,602 | 3,637 | -6,965 |
| 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