Import/export HS code 300242: Veterinary vaccines
Vaccines designed to prevent diseases in animals, such as rabies or distemper
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 148,801,844 |
| Ireland | 40,972,025 |
| France | 26,580,695 |
| Norway | 16,818,637 |
| Czechia | 15,101,547 |
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 | 85,033,643 | 63,768,201 | -21,265,442 |
| Ireland | 21,388,938 | 19,583,087 | -1,805,851 |
| France | 15,834,064 | 10,746,631 | -5,087,433 |
| Norway | 12,747,451 | 4,071,186 | -8,676,265 |
| Czechia | 3,361,462 | 11,740,085 | +8,378,623 |
| United States | 9,070,377 | 5,938,148 | -3,132,229 |
| Germany | 7,662,590 | 7,149,249 | -513,341 |
| Spain | 4,296,991 | 5,355,680 | +1,058,689 |
| Belgium | 601,656 | 1,221,813 | +620,157 |
| Denmark | 69,583 | 964,350 | +894,767 |
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 | 72,821,368 |
| Spain | 31,596,929 |
| United Kingdom | 25,266,195 |
| France | 24,879,364 |
| Norway | 16,818,637 |
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 | 39,926,715 | 32,894,653 | -7,032,062 |
| Spain | 17,982,846 | 13,614,083 | -4,368,763 |
| United Kingdom | 14,425,376 | 10,840,819 | -3,584,557 |
| France | 15,518,373 | 9,360,991 | -6,157,382 |
| Norway | 12,747,451 | 4,071,186 | -8,676,265 |
| Czechia | 3,979,152 | 11,770,152 | +7,791,000 |
| Germany | 7,810,617 | 5,868,709 | -1,941,908 |
| United States | 6,932,023 | 4,161,192 | -2,770,831 |
| New Zealand | 5,112,827 | 2,906,404 | -2,206,423 |
| Belgium | 4,116,434 | 2,966,821 | -1,149,613 |
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 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 226,433,600 |
| Other | 47,828,884 |
| Air transport | 11,359,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,600,948 |
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) | 123,691,125 | 102,742,475 | -20,948,650 |
| Other | 24,049,028 | 23,779,856 | -269,172 |
| Air transport | 6,678,286 | 4,681,194 | -1,997,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,569,033 | 31,915 | -6,537,118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 75,047,241 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,274,066 |
| Dover | 52,878,324 |
| 000 | 47,828,884 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,090,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 71,304,031 | 3,743,210 | -67,560,821 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,366,974 | 50,907,092 | +37,540,118 |
| Dover | 32,017,849 | 20,860,475 | -11,157,374 |
| 000 | 24,049,028 | 23,779,856 | -269,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,390,906 | 12,699,232 | +7,308,326 |
| Hull | 4,381,043 | 6,950,980 | +2,569,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,469,738 | 3,922,189 | -1,547,549 |
| Harwich | 2,346,568 | 4,511,441 | +2,164,873 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 2,167,735 | +2,167,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 938,686 | 604,538 | -334,148 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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 | 48 |
| VIRBAC LIMITED | 46 |
| CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH LIMITED | 45 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 42 |
| ST DAVIDS POULTRY TEAM LIMITED | 39 |
| AVIAGEN LIMITED | 30 |
| MERLIN VET LTD | 29 |
| DUGV (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| CVS (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| AVIAGEN TURKEYS LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 55,560,748 |
| Netherlands | 30,032,994 |
| Lithuania | 9,754,239 |
| Kazakhstan | 7,026,249 |
| Israel | 6,442,477 |
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 | 31,569,414 | 23,991,334 | -7,578,080 |
| Netherlands | 13,411,454 | 16,621,540 | +3,210,086 |
| Lithuania | 5,672,812 | 4,081,427 | -1,591,385 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,559,134 | 4,467,115 | +1,907,981 |
| Israel | 3,172,369 | 3,270,108 | +97,739 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,928,861 | 1,683,047 | -1,245,814 |
| South Korea | 2,669,624 | 1,797,264 | -872,360 |
| Viet Nam | 3,408,334 | 476,106 | -2,932,228 |
| Uganda | 2,808,758 | 826,526 | -1,982,232 |
| Australia | 1,425,156 | 1,702,973 | +277,817 |
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 | 1,030,666 |
| Italy | 321,625 |
| Netherlands | 183,843 |
| Hungary | 165,161 |
| France | 124,412 |
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 | 650,839 | 379,827 | -271,012 |
| Italy | 171,026 | 150,599 | -20,427 |
| Netherlands | 74,344 | 109,499 | +35,155 |
| Hungary | 120,956 | 44,205 | -76,751 |
| France | 60,983 | 63,429 | +2,446 |
| New Zealand | 7,940 | 88,885 | +80,945 |
| Germany | 58,499 | 20,846 | -37,653 |
| Belgium | 4,443 | 74,433 | +69,990 |
| Spain | 21,578 | 53,054 | +31,476 |
| XI | 16,857 | 9,294 | -7,563 |
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) | 91,963,679 |
| Air transport | 44,077,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,753,154 |
| Other | 2,209,445 |
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) | 47,001,395 | 44,962,284 | -2,039,111 |
| Air transport | 27,504,331 | 16,573,502 | -10,930,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,753,154 | 0 | -5,753,154 |
| Other | 1,209,430 | 1,000,015 | -209,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 76,855,777 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,555,831 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,352,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,916,917 |
| 000 | 2,209,445 |
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 | 43,762,119 | 33,093,658 | -10,668,461 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,163,136 | 16,392,695 | -10,770,441 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,079,806 | 4,273,182 | -1,806,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,355,656 | 7,561,261 | +5,205,605 |
| 000 | 1,209,430 | 1,000,015 | -209,415 |
| Holyhead | 546,947 | 0 | -546,947 |
| East Midlands Airport | 194,424 | 146,836 | -47,588 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,908 | 1,725 | -90,183 |
| ZLC | 41,155 | 2,259 | -38,896 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 22,623 | +22,623 |
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