Import/export HS code 294130: Tetracyclines and their derivatives
Antibiotics like tetracycline and similar medicines, including their salts
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,742,014 |
| Germany | 2,870,231 |
| Switzerland | 672,814 |
| Italy | 472,084 |
| Netherlands | 290,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,107,876 | 3,634,138 | +526,262 |
| Germany | 1,425,740 | 1,444,491 | +18,751 |
| Switzerland | 3,284 | 669,530 | +666,246 |
| Italy | 3,365 | 468,719 | +465,354 |
| Netherlands | 151,392 | 139,208 | -12,184 |
| India | 216,151 | 13,159 | -202,992 |
| France | 49,734 | 39,300 | -10,434 |
| Ireland | 39,514 | 0 | -39,514 |
| United States | 15,591 | 16,585 | +994 |
| Belgium | 0 | 19,121 | +19,121 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,182,735 |
| Switzerland | 670,286 |
| India | 316,196 |
| Italy | 279,272 |
| Germany | 73,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,401,894 | 3,780,841 | +378,947 |
| Switzerland | 3,284 | 667,002 | +663,718 |
| India | 265,885 | 50,311 | -215,574 |
| Italy | 0 | 279,272 | +279,272 |
| Germany | 34,867 | 38,865 | +3,998 |
| Ireland | 39,514 | 0 | -39,514 |
| United States | 15,591 | 16,585 | +994 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,229 | 3,978 | -7,251 |
| Spain | 8,249 | 1,572 | -6,677 |
| South Korea | 0 | 7,502 | +7,502 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,824,713 |
| Other | 2,842,043 |
| Air transport | 2,709,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,054,640 |
| Road transport | 46,486 |
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) | 2,954,257 | 1,870,456 | -1,083,801 |
| Other | 1,238,169 | 1,603,874 | +365,705 |
| Air transport | 667,397 | 2,041,853 | +1,374,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,547 | 895,093 | +735,546 |
| Road transport | 3,284 | 43,202 | +39,918 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 4,601,205 |
| 000 | 2,842,043 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,077,663 |
| Southampton | 855,771 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 509,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 2,287,263 | 2,313,942 | +26,679 |
| 000 | 1,238,169 | 1,603,874 | +365,705 |
| Belfast Airport | 423,592 | 1,654,071 | +1,230,479 |
| Southampton | 649,744 | 206,027 | -443,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,373 | 359,782 | +210,409 |
| Dover | 50,038 | 65,980 | +15,942 |
| Harwich | 28,473 | 60,289 | +31,816 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,832 | 26,954 | -11,878 |
| London | 3,365 | 58,523 | +55,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,407 | 20,144 | -7,263 |
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
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 82 |
| ACCORD-UK LTD | 56 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| TARESH LIMITED | 21 |
| BOVA SPECIALS UK LIMITED | 14 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 12 |
| PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 12 |
| MAST GROUP LIMITED | 8 |
| WESSEX FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 6 |
| CAMIDA LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 586,158 |
| Ireland | 275,387 |
| China | 213,592 |
| United States | 147,482 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 113,532 |
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 | 368,276 | 217,882 | -150,394 |
| Ireland | 245,843 | 29,544 | -216,299 |
| China | 213,592 | 0 | -213,592 |
| United States | 1,166 | 146,316 | +145,150 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 113,532 | +113,532 |
| Israel | 33,611 | 40,340 | +6,729 |
| Sweden | 0 | 15,277 | +15,277 |
| Poland | 6,167 | 6,099 | -68 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 11,301 | +11,301 |
| Turkey | 7,342 | 0 | -7,342 |
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 | 274,124 |
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 | 245,843 | 28,281 | -217,562 |
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) | 589,600 |
| Air transport | 406,945 |
| Other | 274,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,939 |
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) | 364,416 | 225,184 | -139,232 |
| Air transport | 66,572 | 340,373 | +273,801 |
| Other | 245,843 | 28,281 | -217,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,592 | 2,347 | -211,245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 422,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 318,741 |
| 000 | 274,124 |
| Belfast Port | 213,592 |
| Dover | 166,183 |
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 | 278,693 | 143,461 | -135,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,701 | 296,040 | +273,339 |
| 000 | 245,843 | 28,281 | -217,562 |
| Belfast Port | 213,592 | 0 | -213,592 |
| Dover | 85,723 | 80,460 | -5,263 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,868 | 8,787 | -6,081 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,613 | 11,483 | -130 |
| ZLC | 2,580 | 18,001 | +15,421 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 12,491 | 6,062 | -6,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,347 | +2,347 |
Quick facts
HS code: 294130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Antibiotics like tetracycline and similar medicines, including their salts