Import/export HS code 300241: Human vaccines
Vaccines designed to prevent diseases in humans, such as flu or measles
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,268,450,011 |
| Netherlands | 236,917,580 |
| France | 158,778,751 |
| United States | 148,502,150 |
| Italy | 48,382,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,049,864,206 | 218,585,805 | -831,278,401 |
| Netherlands | 121,530,569 | 115,387,011 | -6,143,558 |
| France | 92,028,793 | 66,749,958 | -25,278,835 |
| United States | 83,215,039 | 65,287,111 | -17,927,928 |
| Italy | 153,072 | 48,229,659 | +48,076,587 |
| Spain | 3,918,931 | 19,057,708 | +15,138,777 |
| Denmark | 6,257,431 | 14,975,227 | +8,717,796 |
| Ireland | 4,410,315 | 11,920,332 | +7,510,017 |
| Austria | 8,528,143 | 5,797,224 | -2,730,919 |
| Germany | 3,180,002 | 5,327,247 | +2,147,245 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 693,647,819 |
| Spain | 389,539,266 |
| United States | 267,912,984 |
| United Kingdom | 152,545,516 |
| Italy | 147,434,121 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 579,886,516 | 113,761,303 | -466,125,213 |
| Spain | 386,975,979 | 2,563,287 | -384,412,692 |
| United States | 120,227,821 | 147,685,163 | +27,457,342 |
| United Kingdom | 83,725,973 | 68,819,543 | -14,906,430 |
| Italy | 31,237,443 | 116,196,678 | +84,959,235 |
| France | 56,549,400 | 61,492,229 | +4,942,829 |
| Ireland | 48,893,452 | 9,816,315 | -39,077,137 |
| Germany | 19,198,162 | 16,652,549 | -2,545,613 |
| Denmark | 9,778,748 | 12,396,752 | +2,618,004 |
| Canada | 8,610,234 | 2,542,306 | -6,067,928 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,768,165,456 |
| Air transport | 154,830,708 |
| Other | 30,544,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,277,144,132 | 491,021,324 | -786,122,808 |
| Air transport | 86,562,559 | 68,268,149 | -18,294,410 |
| Other | 15,799,367 | 14,744,945 | -1,054,422 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 961,702,645 |
| Dover | 691,519,279 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,713,856 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,879,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 52,850,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 696,332,903 | 265,369,742 | -430,963,161 |
| Dover | 526,864,815 | 164,654,464 | -362,210,351 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,180,044 | 533,812 | -72,646,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,894,797 | 64,984,204 | +61,089,407 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,441,698 | 41,408,323 | +29,966,625 |
| Killingholme | 31,464,057 | 2,684,748 | -28,779,309 |
| 000 | 15,799,367 | 14,744,945 | -1,054,422 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 15,113,311 | +15,113,311 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 9,091,462 | 2,329,394 | -6,762,068 |
| Hull | 6,516,580 | 385,454 | -6,131,126 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Scientific research and development | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PFIZER LIMITED | 45 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| AVENTIS PHARMA LIMITED | 45 |
| SEQIRUS VACCINES LIMITED | 39 |
| MEDIMMUNE U.K. LIMITED | 26 |
| FISHER CLINICAL SERVICES UK LIMITED | 21 |
| BIORELIANCE LTD. | 19 |
| VALNEVA SCOTLAND LIMITED | 15 |
| INTERTEK TESTING MANAGEMENT LTD | 12 |
| PFIZER R&D UK LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 225,188,353 |
| Belgium | 90,308,514 |
| Spain | 89,132,731 |
| Netherlands | 57,452,715 |
| Germany | 31,147,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 98,241,585 | 126,946,768 | +28,705,183 |
| Belgium | 47,501,290 | 42,807,224 | -4,694,066 |
| Spain | 47,379,782 | 41,752,949 | -5,626,833 |
| Netherlands | 34,684,166 | 22,768,549 | -11,915,617 |
| Germany | 22,102,579 | 9,044,516 | -13,058,063 |
| Iraq | 15,954,930 | 0 | -15,954,930 |
| Argentina | 9,729,360 | 3,779,374 | -5,949,986 |
| Italy | 13,422,903 | 80,185 | -13,342,718 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,196 | 9,936,028 | +9,934,832 |
| South Korea | 2,793,250 | 1,507,874 | -1,285,376 |
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 | 590 |
| United States | 168 |
| China | 2 |
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 | 590 | 0 | -590 |
| United States | 0 | 168 | +168 |
| China | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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 | 322,694,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,510,668 |
| Rail transport | 469,804 |
| Other | 25,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,158 |
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 | 150,303,669 | 172,390,649 | +22,086,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,749,763 | 89,760,905 | -56,988,858 |
| Rail transport | 469,804 | 0 | -469,804 |
| Other | 12,498 | 12,696 | +198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,479 | 6,679 | -5,800 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,441,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,713,416 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,825,085 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,034,717 |
| Dover | 17,404,776 |
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 | 147,160,307 | 72,281,081 | -74,879,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,666,518 | 81,046,898 | -28,619,620 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,073,388 | 38,751,697 | +5,678,309 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,277,851 | 36,756,866 | +29,479,015 |
| Dover | 0 | 17,404,776 | +17,404,776 |
| ZLC | 43,227 | 15,705,620 | +15,662,393 |
| East Midlands Airport | 242,685 | 117,756 | -124,929 |
| Harwich | 48,440 | 21,353 | -27,087 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,102 | 37,411 | +32,309 |
| 000 | 12,498 | 12,696 | +198 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 300241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vaccines designed to prevent diseases in humans, such as flu or measles