Import/export HS code 300259: Various cell-based products
Cell-based medical products not specifically listed, used for therapy or research
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 | 222,373,189 |
| Ireland | 13,769,256 |
| Germany | 4,575,318 |
| South Korea | 3,179,587 |
| Belgium | 2,621,522 |
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 | 161,847,502 | 60,525,687 | -101,321,815 |
| Ireland | 12,465,741 | 1,303,515 | -11,162,226 |
| Germany | 2,215,458 | 2,359,860 | +144,402 |
| South Korea | 3,078,395 | 101,192 | -2,977,203 |
| Belgium | 1,442,999 | 1,178,523 | -264,476 |
| France | 494,383 | 1,102,211 | +607,828 |
| Switzerland | 521,016 | 678,532 | +157,516 |
| China | 422,013 | 547,654 | +125,641 |
| Hungary | 144,159 | 209,543 | +65,384 |
| Netherlands | 168,132 | 167,094 | -1,038 |
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 | 224,453,241 |
| Germany | 3,227,123 |
| South Korea | 3,213,874 |
| Belgium | 1,828,216 |
| Switzerland | 1,598,757 |
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 | 162,318,717 | 62,134,524 | -100,184,193 |
| Germany | 1,602,116 | 1,625,007 | +22,891 |
| South Korea | 3,078,395 | 135,479 | -2,942,916 |
| Belgium | 859,756 | 968,460 | +108,704 |
| Switzerland | 1,010,770 | 587,987 | -422,783 |
| China | 484,697 | 551,556 | +66,859 |
| Ireland | 868,154 | 150,666 | -717,488 |
| Italy | 365,621 | 272,275 | -93,346 |
| Hungary | 144,159 | 220,327 | +76,168 |
| United Kingdom | 78,667 | 266,244 | +187,577 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 35 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 30 | 19 | -11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 26 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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 | 223,652,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,311,171 |
| Other | 12,780,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,728,747 |
| Road transport | 5,442 |
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 | 163,156,540 | 60,495,836 | -102,660,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,240,122 | 6,071,049 | -2,169,073 |
| Other | 11,629,656 | 1,150,539 | -10,479,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 607,671 | 1,121,076 | +513,405 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,442 | +5,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,952,595 |
| Southampton | 14,286,989 |
| 000 | 12,780,195 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,031,426 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,904,090 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 156,394,429 | 53,558,166 | -102,836,263 |
| Southampton | 8,231,941 | 6,055,048 | -2,176,893 |
| 000 | 11,629,656 | 1,150,539 | -10,479,117 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,800,002 | 3,231,424 | -568,578 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,843,512 | 2,060,578 | +217,066 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 902,891 | 1,224,262 | +321,371 |
| Dover | 414,046 | 1,077,021 | +662,975 |
| Glasgow Airport | 22,778 | 200,919 | +178,141 |
| Manchester Airport | 133,471 | 56,376 | -77,095 |
| 499 | 0 | 148,617 | +148,617 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Scientific research and development
|
97 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
14 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
13 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 37 |
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 52 |
| LGC LIMITED | 51 |
| IQVIA LABORATORIES DISCOVERY UK LTD | 49 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| LONZA GROUP UK LTD | 42 |
| CULTECH LTD | 42 |
| NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| BIORELIANCE LTD. | 40 |
| ABCAM LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 72 |
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| Other | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 20,728,162 |
| Japan | 5,126,751 |
| Switzerland | 3,706,088 |
| Germany | 2,594,218 |
| Italy | 2,444,471 |
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 | 9,611,405 | 11,116,757 | +1,505,352 |
| Japan | 2,260,116 | 2,866,635 | +606,519 |
| Switzerland | 2,252,341 | 1,453,747 | -798,594 |
| Germany | 1,589,502 | 1,004,716 | -584,786 |
| Italy | 1,481,863 | 962,608 | -519,255 |
| France | 1,157,008 | 810,734 | -346,274 |
| Netherlands | 819,795 | 696,555 | -123,240 |
| Canada | 583,902 | 856,480 | +272,578 |
| Belgium | 893,307 | 335,282 | -558,025 |
| Singapore | 653,794 | 272,650 | -381,144 |
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 | 5,472 |
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 | 0 | 5,472 | +5,472 |
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 | 47,828,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 392,268 |
| Other | 5,472 |
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 | 24,677,504 | 23,150,801 | -1,526,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,640 | 193,628 | -5,012 |
| Other | 0 | 5,472 | +5,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,088,532 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,591,320 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,791,773 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,388,190 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 949,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,937,193 | 13,151,339 | -2,785,854 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,702,058 | 6,889,262 | +1,187,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,363,535 | 1,428,238 | +64,703 |
| Manchester Airport | 822,490 | 565,700 | -256,790 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 473,251 | 476,744 | +3,493 |
| Glasgow Airport | 309,084 | 377,432 | +68,348 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,175 | 186,318 | +27,143 |
| ZLC | 66,983 | 154,437 | +87,454 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 93,169 | +93,169 |
| Holyhead | 29,006 | 7,310 | -21,696 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300259
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cell-based medical products not specifically listed, used for therapy or research