Import/export HS code 30019020: Human-Based Medical Substances
Medical products made from human tissues or secretions for therapy or prevention
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,250,584 |
| Netherlands | 5,712,937 |
| Denmark | 3,626,748 |
| Germany | 3,140,139 |
| Italy | 1,542,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,509,783 | 5,740,801 | -1,768,982 |
| Netherlands | 1,768,074 | 3,944,863 | +2,176,789 |
| Denmark | 1,803,576 | 1,823,172 | +19,596 |
| Germany | 1,225,387 | 1,914,752 | +689,365 |
| Italy | 820,397 | 722,298 | -98,099 |
| Austria | 613,720 | 729,945 | +116,225 |
| France | 411,624 | 347,892 | -63,732 |
| Belgium | 315,135 | 438,333 | +123,198 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 215,967 | 208,879 | -7,088 |
| Switzerland | 90,108 | 128,726 | +38,618 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,831,821 |
| Denmark | 3,618,496 |
| Germany | 2,935,619 |
| Netherlands | 2,012,996 |
| Italy | 1,398,771 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,747,065 | 8,084,756 | -1,662,309 |
| Denmark | 1,800,315 | 1,818,181 | +17,866 |
| Germany | 1,162,947 | 1,772,672 | +609,725 |
| Netherlands | 54,615 | 1,958,381 | +1,903,766 |
| Italy | 715,208 | 683,563 | -31,645 |
| France | 412,889 | 477,655 | +64,766 |
| Canada | 333,816 | 454,189 | +120,373 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 215,967 | 208,879 | -7,088 |
| Ukraine | 75,983 | 129,354 | +53,371 |
| Belgium | 19,170 | 183,255 | +164,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 28,206,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,906,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 705,911 |
| Other | 351,404 |
| Road transport | 149,626 |
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 | 14,587,071 | 13,619,455 | -967,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,146 | 1,903,912 | +1,901,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 321,362 | 384,549 | +63,187 |
| Other | 215,445 | 135,959 | -79,486 |
| Road transport | 30,498 | 119,128 | +88,630 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 12,413,315 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,357,528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,233,975 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,860,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 627,024 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 6,721,251 | 5,692,064 | -1,029,187 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,411,987 | 3,945,541 | +533,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,956,465 | 3,277,510 | -678,955 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,860,545 | +1,860,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,799 | 383,225 | +139,426 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 180,569 | 202,578 | +22,009 |
| 000 | 215,445 | 135,959 | -79,486 |
| Belfast Airport | 110,498 | 173,720 | +63,222 |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 | 194,444 | +194,444 |
| ZLC | 75,983 | 110,613 | +34,630 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Scientific research and development
|
24 |
|
Human health activities
|
17 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2,138,131 |
| United States | 2,011,106 |
| France | 1,679,797 |
| Taiwan | 1,151,502 |
| Cyprus | 566,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1,924,485 | 213,646 | -1,710,839 |
| United States | 825,903 | 1,185,203 | +359,300 |
| France | 6,383 | 1,673,414 | +1,667,031 |
| Taiwan | 803,368 | 348,134 | -455,234 |
| Cyprus | 77,593 | 489,173 | +411,580 |
| Netherlands | 365,400 | 181,856 | -183,544 |
| Saudi Arabia | 158,473 | 341,109 | +182,636 |
| United Arab Emirates | 176,991 | 173,697 | -3,294 |
| Austria | 199,847 | 105,920 | -93,927 |
| Australia | 4,694 | 271,640 | +266,946 |
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 | 9,258,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,730,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,876 |
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 | 5,383,128 | 3,875,555 | -1,507,573 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,968 | 1,672,083 | +1,614,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,352 | 56,524 | +54,172 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,015,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,396,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,705,149 |
| Manchester Airport | 347,386 |
| London Stansted Airport | 243,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,414,056 | 1,601,716 | -1,812,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,414,134 | 1,982,236 | +568,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,495 | 1,670,654 | +1,636,159 |
| Manchester Airport | 237,712 | 109,674 | -128,038 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,708 | 105,441 | -32,267 |
| ZLC | 133,978 | 72,476 | -61,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,352 | 56,524 | +54,172 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 21,546 | 4,012 | -17,534 |
| Dover | 22,542 | 1,429 | -21,113 |
| Glasgow Airport | 21,744 | 0 | -21,744 |
Quick facts
HS code: 30019020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medical products made from human tissues or secretions for therapy or prevention