Import/export HS code 294130: Tetracyclines and their derivatives
Antibiotics like tetracycline and similar medicines, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,447,799 |
| Germany | 2,866,086 |
| Italy | 473,469 |
| India | 302,277 |
| Netherlands | 196,418 |
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 | 3,282,355 | 3,165,444 | -116,911 |
| Germany | 260,072 | 2,606,014 | +2,345,942 |
| Italy | 175,590 | 297,879 | +122,289 |
| India | 141,784 | 160,493 | +18,709 |
| Netherlands | 131,829 | 64,589 | -67,240 |
| France | 74,008 | 19,908 | -54,100 |
| Ireland | 74,877 | 0 | -74,877 |
| United States | 33,034 | 11,726 | -21,308 |
| Belgium | 0 | 19,121 | +19,121 |
| South Korea | 0 | 7,502 | +7,502 |
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 | 6,839,618 |
| India | 385,458 |
| Italy | 280,657 |
| Ireland | 74,877 |
| Germany | 53,588 |
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 | 3,590,852 | 3,248,766 | -342,086 |
| India | 207,205 | 178,253 | -28,952 |
| Italy | 172,225 | 108,432 | -63,793 |
| Ireland | 74,877 | 0 | -74,877 |
| Germany | 24,891 | 28,697 | +3,806 |
| United States | 33,034 | 11,726 | -21,308 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,229 | 0 | -11,229 |
| Spain | 3,365 | 4,884 | +1,519 |
| South Korea | 0 | 7,502 | +7,502 |
| Switzerland | 5,700 | 0 | -5,700 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,334,291 |
| Other | 2,823,966 |
| Air transport | 1,856,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 479,501 |
| Road transport | 48,902 |
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) | 3,408,316 | 1,925,975 | -1,482,341 |
| Other | 55,661 | 2,768,305 | +2,712,644 |
| Air transport | 366,104 | 1,490,321 | +1,124,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 344,619 | 134,882 | -209,737 |
| Road transport | 5,700 | 43,202 | +37,502 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 4,406,430 |
| 000 | 2,823,966 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,378,391 |
| Southampton | 859,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 347,207 |
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 | 2,690,461 | 1,715,969 | -974,492 |
| 000 | 55,661 | 2,768,305 | +2,712,644 |
| Belfast Airport | 82,357 | 1,296,034 | +1,213,677 |
| Southampton | 665,242 | 194,685 | -470,557 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,306 | 174,901 | +2,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 207,245 | 30,383 | -176,862 |
| Dover | 64,248 | 34,369 | -29,879 |
| Ayr Harbour | 74,877 | 0 | -74,877 |
| London | 3,365 | 58,523 | +55,158 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,659 | 14,293 | -22,366 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 78 |
| ACCORD-UK LTD | 54 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| TARESH LIMITED | 21 |
| BOVA SPECIALS UK LIMITED | 14 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 12 |
| PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 12 |
| MAST GROUP LIMITED | 7 |
| WESSEX FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 5 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 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 | 546,657 |
| China | 508,792 |
| Ireland | 337,584 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 113,532 |
| Israel | 51,679 |
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 | 394,968 | 151,689 | -243,279 |
| China | 295,200 | 213,592 | -81,608 |
| Ireland | 150,934 | 186,650 | +35,716 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 113,532 | +113,532 |
| Israel | 23,533 | 28,146 | +4,613 |
| Sweden | 0 | 15,277 | +15,277 |
| United States | 2,041 | 9,588 | +7,547 |
| Poland | 6,167 | 4,752 | -1,415 |
| Turkey | 7,342 | 0 | -7,342 |
| South Africa | 5,294 | 0 | -5,294 |
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 | 336,321 |
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 | 150,934 | 185,387 | +34,453 |
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) | 538,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 511,139 |
| Other | 336,321 |
| Air transport | 248,170 |
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) | 393,731 | 144,418 | -249,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,200 | 215,939 | -79,261 |
| Other | 150,934 | 185,387 | +34,453 |
| Air transport | 58,659 | 189,511 | +130,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 508,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 410,893 |
| 000 | 336,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,520 |
| Dover | 125,993 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 295,200 | 213,592 | -81,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 308,008 | 102,885 | -205,123 |
| 000 | 150,934 | 185,387 | +34,453 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,002 | 148,518 | +133,516 |
| Dover | 85,723 | 40,270 | -45,453 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,515 | 6,443 | -10,072 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,505 | 6,111 | -10,394 |
| ZLC | 2,580 | 16,977 | +14,397 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 5,738 | 11,462 | +5,724 |
| 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