Import/export HS code 300242: Veterinary vaccines
Vaccines designed to prevent diseases in animals, such as rabies or distemper
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 176,528,689 |
| Ireland | 46,509,587 |
| France | 31,303,977 |
| Norway | 20,355,148 |
| Germany | 18,037,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 86,939,489 | 89,589,200 | +2,649,711 |
| Ireland | 21,714,165 | 24,795,422 | +3,081,257 |
| France | 17,497,074 | 13,806,903 | -3,690,171 |
| Norway | 12,747,451 | 7,607,697 | -5,139,754 |
| Germany | 8,026,781 | 10,010,861 | +1,984,080 |
| Czechia | 3,831,275 | 11,839,025 | +8,007,750 |
| United States | 9,243,408 | 6,066,398 | -3,177,010 |
| Spain | 3,946,304 | 8,638,229 | +4,691,925 |
| Belgium | 433,397 | 2,932,260 | +2,498,863 |
| Denmark | 131,210 | 1,297,263 | +1,166,053 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 85,030,126 |
| Spain | 36,806,478 |
| United Kingdom | 31,792,378 |
| France | 30,163,492 |
| Norway | 20,355,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 39,938,504 | 45,091,622 | +5,153,118 |
| Spain | 18,422,061 | 18,384,417 | -37,644 |
| United Kingdom | 14,158,447 | 17,633,931 | +3,475,484 |
| France | 16,315,338 | 13,848,154 | -2,467,184 |
| Norway | 12,747,451 | 7,607,697 | -5,139,754 |
| Czechia | 4,448,965 | 11,869,092 | +7,420,127 |
| Germany | 7,475,525 | 7,823,311 | +347,786 |
| United States | 6,379,998 | 5,261,573 | -1,118,425 |
| New Zealand | 5,260,472 | 4,809,273 | -451,199 |
| Canada | 3,737,020 | 4,760,235 | +1,023,215 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +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) | 269,033,746 |
| Other | 55,489,416 |
| Air transport | 12,122,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614,528 |
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) | 127,810,756 | 141,222,990 | +13,412,234 |
| Other | 24,690,347 | 30,799,069 | +6,108,722 |
| Air transport | 6,361,578 | 5,761,168 | -600,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,578,287 | 36,241 | -6,542,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 94,897,234 |
| Killingholme | 70,614,291 |
| Dover | 60,346,733 |
| 000 | 55,489,416 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,688,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,094,882 | 80,802,352 | +66,707,470 |
| Killingholme | 70,614,291 | 0 | -70,614,291 |
| Dover | 35,230,174 | 25,116,559 | -10,113,615 |
| 000 | 24,690,347 | 30,799,069 | +6,108,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,908,230 | 12,779,772 | +6,871,542 |
| Hull | 4,187,460 | 11,651,740 | +7,464,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,177,091 | 4,446,954 | -730,137 |
| Harwich | 2,937,405 | 6,450,078 | +3,512,673 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 3,575,472 | +3,575,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 807,650 | 580,532 | -227,118 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Veterinary activities | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MSD ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 52 |
| VIRBAC LIMITED | 50 |
| CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH LIMITED | 49 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 44 |
| ST DAVIDS POULTRY TEAM LIMITED | 43 |
| MERLIN VET LTD | 32 |
| AVIAGEN LIMITED | 31 |
| DUGV (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| CVS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| AVIAGEN TURKEYS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 76,476,582 |
| Netherlands | 36,111,749 |
| Lithuania | 10,922,635 |
| Kazakhstan | 10,423,704 |
| Israel | 6,368,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 33,748,031 | 42,728,551 | +8,980,520 |
| Netherlands | 12,268,314 | 23,843,435 | +11,575,121 |
| Lithuania | 5,884,443 | 5,038,192 | -846,251 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,559,134 | 7,864,570 | +5,305,436 |
| Israel | 3,398,231 | 2,970,174 | -428,057 |
| Ireland | 1,859,465 | 4,421,762 | +2,562,297 |
| South Korea | 3,593,126 | 2,200,471 | -1,392,655 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,038,431 | 589,284 | -3,449,147 |
| Australia | 1,541,111 | 2,326,230 | +785,119 |
| Uganda | 2,808,758 | 826,526 | -1,982,232 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,004,745 |
| Italy | 311,286 |
| Hungary | 230,683 |
| Netherlands | 210,722 |
| France | 157,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 538,875 | 465,870 | -73,005 |
| Italy | 175,849 | 135,437 | -40,412 |
| Hungary | 126,643 | 104,040 | -22,603 |
| Netherlands | 78,368 | 132,354 | +53,986 |
| France | 59,458 | 98,401 | +38,943 |
| New Zealand | 7,940 | 88,885 | +80,945 |
| Spain | 35,553 | 54,228 | +18,675 |
| Belgium | 4,765 | 82,409 | +77,644 |
| Germany | 58,287 | 25,573 | -32,714 |
| XI | 10,513 | 11,536 | +1,023 |
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) | 126,412,910 |
| Air transport | 48,748,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,841,525 |
| Other | 2,344,257 |
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) | 51,084,673 | 75,328,237 | +24,243,564 |
| Air transport | 29,230,109 | 19,518,092 | -9,712,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,841,525 | 0 | -2,841,525 |
| Other | 1,117,496 | 1,226,761 | +109,265 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 103,275,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,189,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,026,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,372,392 |
| Holyhead | 2,760,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 44,383,945 | 58,891,630 | +14,507,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,904,552 | 19,285,132 | -9,619,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,291,437 | 5,734,617 | -556,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,688,148 | 7,684,244 | +4,996,096 |
| Holyhead | 546,947 | 2,213,518 | +1,666,571 |
| 000 | 1,117,496 | 1,226,761 | +109,265 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 792,382 | +792,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 182,705 | 164,324 | -18,381 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,908 | 1,725 | -90,183 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 55,620 | +55,620 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vaccines designed to prevent diseases in animals, such as rabies or distemper