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 | 49,029,005 |
| Singapore | 32,379,954 |
| France | 7,084,514 |
| China | 5,554,196 |
| Ireland | 4,405,944 |
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 | 19,025,294 | 30,003,711 | +10,978,417 |
| Singapore | 24,511,471 | 7,868,483 | -16,642,988 |
| France | 3,451,359 | 3,633,155 | +181,796 |
| China | 3,729,858 | 1,824,338 | -1,905,520 |
| Ireland | 2,456,186 | 1,949,758 | -506,428 |
| Italy | 1,998,706 | 513,895 | -1,484,811 |
| Austria | 1,805,408 | 639,982 | -1,165,426 |
| Netherlands | 1,096,338 | 801,566 | -294,772 |
| 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 | 48,450,978 |
| Singapore | 32,379,954 |
| China | 5,883,348 |
| 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 | 18,626,900 | 29,824,078 | +11,197,178 |
| Singapore | 24,511,471 | 7,868,483 | -16,642,988 |
| China | 3,852,995 | 2,030,353 | -1,822,642 |
| Spain | 1,562,994 | 1,957,329 | +394,335 |
| 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 | 16,253 | 11,339 | -4,914 |
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) | 83,828,134 |
| Other | 13,644,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,081,648 |
| Air transport | 3,002,373 |
| 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) | 46,666,604 | 37,161,530 | -9,505,074 |
| Other | 8,599,781 | 5,044,432 | -3,555,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,370,273 | 2,711,375 | -658,898 |
| Air transport | 295,996 | 2,706,377 | +2,410,381 |
| 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 | 76,109,980 |
| 000 | 13,644,213 |
| Dover | 4,928,955 |
| Belfast Port | 4,163,378 |
| 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 | 41,164,497 | 34,945,483 | -6,219,014 |
| 000 | 8,599,781 | 5,044,432 | -3,555,349 |
| Dover | 2,416,588 | 2,512,367 | +95,779 |
| Belfast Port | 3,348,653 | 814,725 | -2,533,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,111 | 2,419,637 | +2,279,526 |
| Felixstowe | 728,856 | 1,432,307 | +703,451 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,174,690 | 0 | -1,174,690 |
| 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 | 6,872,581 |
| France | 6,534,026 |
| Italy | 2,235,286 |
| Kuwait | 341,835 |
| 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 | 3,663,392 | 3,209,189 | -454,203 |
| France | 2,740,445 | 3,793,581 | +1,053,136 |
| Italy | 1,634,449 | 600,837 | -1,033,612 |
| Kuwait | 263,149 | 78,686 | -184,463 |
| Germany | 61,154 | 96,623 | +35,469 |
| Israel | 80,743 | 56,833 | -23,910 |
| Malta | 0 | 41,187 | +41,187 |
| Poland | 14,524 | 25,175 | +10,651 |
| Japan | 21,856 | 15,304 | -6,552 |
| China | 10,484 | 18,279 | +7,795 |
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 | 9,286,620 |
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 | 5,331,178 | 3,955,442 | -1,375,736 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 9,286,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,392,446 |
| Air transport | 944,880 |
| 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 | 5,331,178 | 3,955,442 | -1,375,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,702,177 | 3,690,269 | +988,092 |
| Air transport | 570,397 | 374,483 | -195,914 |
| 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 | 9,286,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,233,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 456,530 |
| ZLC | 165,444 |
| London Stansted Airport | 146,924 |
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 | 5,331,178 | 3,955,442 | -1,375,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,676,098 | 3,557,305 | +881,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 367,746 | 88,784 | -278,962 |
| ZLC | 36,869 | 128,575 | +91,706 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,140 | 99,784 | +52,644 |
| Dover | 13,786 | 119,452 | +105,666 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,229 | 45,255 | -38,974 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,581 | 9,632 | -21,949 |
| 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