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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,317,090,744 |
| Netherlands | 241,496,816 |
| United States | 154,391,613 |
| France | 154,036,699 |
| Italy | 68,268,656 |
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 | 1,082,203,950 | 234,886,794 | -847,317,156 |
| Netherlands | 108,536,439 | 132,960,377 | +24,423,938 |
| United States | 83,094,919 | 71,296,694 | -11,798,225 |
| France | 89,772,010 | 64,264,689 | -25,507,321 |
| Italy | 2,395,857 | 65,872,799 | +63,476,942 |
| Spain | 4,786,291 | 18,511,472 | +13,725,181 |
| Denmark | 6,095,661 | 16,562,989 | +10,467,328 |
| Ireland | 6,861,083 | 8,090,037 | +1,228,954 |
| Austria | 6,546,714 | 6,777,810 | +231,096 |
| Germany | 4,725,908 | 7,496,444 | +2,770,536 |
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 | 706,134,597 |
| Spain | 389,747,086 |
| United States | 289,142,275 |
| Italy | 183,718,319 |
| United Kingdom | 150,713,263 |
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 | 589,626,533 | 116,508,064 | -473,118,469 |
| Spain | 387,847,585 | 1,899,501 | -385,948,084 |
| United States | 114,528,691 | 174,613,584 | +60,084,893 |
| Italy | 74,814,913 | 108,903,406 | +34,088,493 |
| United Kingdom | 81,742,896 | 68,970,367 | -12,772,529 |
| France | 53,249,458 | 81,582,575 | +28,333,117 |
| Ireland | 36,662,330 | 14,332,320 | -22,330,010 |
| Germany | 16,561,328 | 21,466,596 | +4,905,268 |
| Denmark | 7,197,085 | 12,538,814 | +5,341,729 |
| Canada | 8,605,910 | 3,864,352 | -4,741,558 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -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) | 1,844,515,108 |
| Air transport | 155,731,074 |
| Other | 30,744,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,738 |
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) | 1,294,533,832 | 549,981,276 | -744,552,556 |
| Air transport | 86,991,589 | 68,739,485 | -18,252,104 |
| Other | 19,895,643 | 10,849,196 | -9,046,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 295,738 | +295,738 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,025,793,197 |
| Dover | 695,212,926 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,804,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,230,237 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,485,489 |
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 | 730,405,610 | 295,387,587 | -435,018,023 |
| Dover | 522,101,477 | 173,111,449 | -348,990,028 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,208,339 | 595,666 | -72,612,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,194,143 | 65,036,094 | +60,841,951 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,809,345 | 40,676,144 | +38,866,799 |
| Killingholme | 33,168,697 | 980,108 | -32,188,589 |
| 000 | 19,895,643 | 10,849,196 | -9,046,447 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 29,048,429 | +29,048,429 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 9,231,552 | 2,607,499 | -6,624,053 |
| Harwich | 4,309,735 | 5,565,009 | +1,255,274 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 11 |
| Scientific research and development | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PFIZER LIMITED | 49 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 49 |
| AVENTIS PHARMA LIMITED | 49 |
| SEQIRUS VACCINES LIMITED | 43 |
| MEDIMMUNE U.K. LIMITED | 26 |
| FISHER CLINICAL SERVICES UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BIORELIANCE LTD. | 19 |
| VALNEVA SCOTLAND LIMITED | 16 |
| INTERTEK TESTING MANAGEMENT LTD | 14 |
| 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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 217,790,153 |
| Belgium | 90,140,859 |
| Spain | 86,396,310 |
| Netherlands | 57,983,263 |
| Germany | 36,227,936 |
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 | 95,694,320 | 122,095,833 | +26,401,513 |
| Belgium | 52,617,844 | 37,523,015 | -15,094,829 |
| Spain | 43,755,736 | 42,640,574 | -1,115,162 |
| Netherlands | 34,226,302 | 23,756,961 | -10,469,341 |
| Germany | 20,383,669 | 15,844,267 | -4,539,402 |
| Argentina | 9,110,313 | 9,176,982 | +66,669 |
| Italy | 13,459,200 | 120,604 | -13,338,596 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,303,456 | 8,652,468 | +7,349,012 |
| South Korea | 2,851,043 | 1,547,663 | -1,303,380 |
| Czechia | 1,552,446 | 8,488 | -1,543,958 |
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 | 1,135,536 |
| 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 | 1,039,890 | 95,646 | -944,244 |
| United States | 168 | 0 | -168 |
| China | 2 | 0 | -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 | 304,745,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 238,435,074 |
| Other | 1,163,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,583 |
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 | 132,274,860 | 172,470,923 | +40,196,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,080,626 | 93,354,448 | -51,726,178 |
| Other | 1,053,144 | 110,051 | -943,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,021 | 6,562 | -3,459 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,411,473 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 174,441,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 53,405,824 |
| ZLC | 39,744,453 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,777,796 |
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 | 145,010,998 | 75,400,475 | -69,610,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,904,167 | 87,537,667 | +633,500 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,039,953 | 17,365,871 | -18,674,082 |
| ZLC | 96,867 | 39,647,586 | +39,550,719 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,957,316 | 27,820,480 | +18,863,164 |
| Dover | 0 | 17,515,066 | +17,515,066 |
| 000 | 1,053,144 | 110,051 | -943,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 375,024 | +375,024 |
| East Midlands Airport | 273,407 | 90,657 | -182,750 |
| Harwich | 60,565 | 9,228 | -51,337 |
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