Import/export HS code 294140: Chloramphenicol and its derivatives
Antibiotics like chloramphenicol and similar medicines, including their salts
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 4,148,070 |
| Germany | 69,939 |
| India | 28,515 |
| Netherlands | 8,046 |
| United States | 5,755 |
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 | 2,448,462 | 1,699,608 | -748,854 |
| Germany | 5,238 | 64,701 | +59,463 |
| India | 27,576 | 939 | -26,637 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 8,046 | +8,046 |
| United States | 5,755 | 0 | -5,755 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,732 | +2,732 |
| Spain | 1,814 | 0 | -1,814 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,014 | +1,014 |
| France | 0 | 920 | +920 |
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 | 4,152,896 |
| Italy | 64,468 |
| India | 28,515 |
| Mexico | 16,380 |
| Hungary | 2,732 |
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 | 2,459,455 | 1,693,441 | -766,014 |
| Italy | 0 | 64,468 | +64,468 |
| India | 27,576 | 939 | -26,637 |
| Mexico | 0 | 16,380 | +16,380 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,732 | +2,732 |
| Spain | 1,814 | 0 | -1,814 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,698,415 |
| Road transport | 866,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 994,122 | 1,704,293 | +710,171 |
| Road transport | 866,648 | 0 | -866,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,837 | 0 | -622,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,238 | 73,667 | +68,429 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Airport | 2,580,640 |
| Belfast Port | 1,489,485 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,776 |
| Dover | 70,859 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 16,497 |
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 Airport | 908,025 | 1,672,615 | +764,590 |
| Belfast Port | 1,489,485 | 0 | -1,489,485 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,505 | 22,271 | -31,234 |
| Dover | 5,238 | 65,621 | +60,383 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 16,497 | 0 | -16,497 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,448 | 2,732 | -5,716 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,153 | 5,661 | +508 |
| Harwich | 0 | 8,046 | +8,046 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,494 | 0 | -2,494 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,014 | +1,014 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Veterinary activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 156,138 |
| United States | 24,618 |
| France | 23,691 |
| Netherlands | 19,749 |
| Romania | 11,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 65,051 | 91,087 | +26,036 |
| United States | 16,105 | 8,513 | -7,592 |
| France | 11,521 | 12,170 | +649 |
| Netherlands | 13,051 | 6,698 | -6,353 |
| Romania | 8,542 | 2,875 | -5,667 |
| South Africa | 4,805 | 4,826 | +21 |
| Poland | 3,293 | 6,089 | +2,796 |
| Colombia | 8,465 | 0 | -8,465 |
| Italy | 4,267 | 1,518 | -2,749 |
| Japan | 4,897 | 0 | -4,897 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 265,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 136,780 | 128,262 | -8,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,151 | 21,485 | -9,666 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,614 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,206 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 30,723 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,553 | 87,312 | -9,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,306 | 19,308 | -9,998 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,056 | 10,150 | -14,906 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,951 | 27,772 | +24,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,534 | 3,028 | -5,506 |
| ZLC | 3,686 | 0 | -3,686 |
| Holyhead | 1,845 | 903 | -942 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,274 | +1,274 |
Quick facts
HS code: 294140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Antibiotics like chloramphenicol and similar medicines, including their salts