Import/export HS code 300420: Medicines with other antibiotics
Medicines containing antibiotics not listed in other codes, used to fight infections
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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 | 97,118,935 |
| Germany | 64,987,647 |
| Belgium | 55,751,245 |
| Italy | 44,862,777 |
| Ireland | 40,837,960 |
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 | 51,157,064 | 45,961,871 | -5,195,193 |
| Germany | 23,340,505 | 41,647,142 | +18,306,637 |
| Belgium | 30,488,424 | 25,262,821 | -5,225,603 |
| Italy | 28,449,253 | 16,413,524 | -12,035,729 |
| Ireland | 26,743,727 | 14,094,233 | -12,649,494 |
| France | 19,784,213 | 20,789,459 | +1,005,246 |
| Malta | 9,446,665 | 22,453,953 | +13,007,288 |
| India | 11,294,905 | 9,180,538 | -2,114,367 |
| Denmark | 10,732,685 | 5,391,177 | -5,341,508 |
| Spain | 6,158,237 | 9,518,570 | +3,360,333 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 120,005,619 |
| Germany | 34,051,871 |
| Denmark | 29,977,550 |
| France | 27,773,717 |
| United States | 27,225,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 59,166,890 | 60,838,729 | +1,671,839 |
| Germany | 20,500,499 | 13,551,372 | -6,949,127 |
| Denmark | 9,719,546 | 20,258,004 | +10,538,458 |
| France | 13,240,488 | 14,533,229 | +1,292,741 |
| United States | 20,152,519 | 7,072,886 | -13,079,633 |
| Spain | 11,538,361 | 13,276,543 | +1,738,182 |
| India | 12,547,346 | 11,945,038 | -602,308 |
| Switzerland | 6,086,088 | 16,133,599 | +10,047,511 |
| Japan | 12,503,270 | 7,358,248 | -5,145,022 |
| Ireland | 10,380,992 | 3,641,437 | -6,739,555 |
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 | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Southern Scotland | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 409,010,797 |
| Other | 70,777,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,740,604 |
| Air transport | 20,164,997 |
| Road transport | 444,635 |
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) | 199,173,325 | 209,837,472 | +10,664,147 |
| Other | 37,757,973 | 33,019,199 | -4,738,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,035,803 | 9,704,801 | -2,331,002 |
| Air transport | 14,008,429 | 6,156,568 | -7,851,861 |
| Road transport | 28,799 | 415,836 | +387,037 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 232,696,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,334,617 |
| 000 | 70,777,172 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,008,800 |
| Harwich | 24,865,453 |
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 | 101,592,415 | 131,104,189 | +29,511,774 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,617,602 | 31,717,015 | -15,900,587 |
| 000 | 37,757,973 | 33,019,199 | -4,738,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,226,944 | 13,781,856 | -445,088 |
| Harwich | 8,602,662 | 16,262,791 | +7,660,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,531,635 | 5,948,866 | -1,582,769 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,962,515 | 4,476,147 | -486,368 |
| Killingholme | 9,075,602 | 0 | -9,075,602 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,241,727 | 834,012 | -6,407,715 |
| Hull | 4,968,426 | 2,964,516 | -2,003,910 |
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 | 62 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 34 |
| Veterinary activities | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 46 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-12 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 161,647,042 |
| Slovenia | 57,873,258 |
| Netherlands | 57,384,573 |
| United States | 45,741,578 |
| France | 38,153,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 69,291,719 | 92,355,323 | +23,063,604 |
| Slovenia | 35,789,379 | 22,083,879 | -13,705,500 |
| Netherlands | 28,614,572 | 28,770,001 | +155,429 |
| United States | 20,698,337 | 25,043,241 | +4,344,904 |
| France | 21,157,835 | 16,995,639 | -4,162,196 |
| Australia | 15,586,950 | 14,966,830 | -620,120 |
| Germany | 8,813,856 | 13,966,437 | +5,152,581 |
| Ireland | 9,521,486 | 11,471,360 | +1,949,874 |
| Brazil | 10,369,055 | 8,647,591 | -1,721,464 |
| Thailand | 7,440,900 | 9,344,531 | +1,903,631 |
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 | 50,163,183 |
| XI | 10,384,483 |
| Canada | 10,211,594 |
| Bulgaria | 1,532,161 |
| France | 517,169 |
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 | 25,434,101 | 24,729,082 | -705,019 |
| XI | 4,764,028 | 5,620,455 | +856,427 |
| Canada | 4,954,473 | 5,257,121 | +302,648 |
| Bulgaria | 658,409 | 873,752 | +215,343 |
| France | 214,209 | 302,960 | +88,751 |
| Ireland | 72,784 | 127,511 | +54,727 |
| Netherlands | 58,292 | 10,648 | -47,644 |
| Denmark | 17,789 | 21,683 | +3,894 |
| Spain | 11,857 | 14,457 | +2,600 |
| Italy | 5,668 | 14,333 | +8,665 |
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 | 239,746,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,305,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,234,461 |
| Other | 74,447,157 |
| Road transport | 213,040 |
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 | 97,651,223 | 142,095,222 | +44,443,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,075,794 | 69,230,084 | -11,845,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,607,498 | 54,626,963 | -16,980,535 |
| Other | 36,443,238 | 38,003,919 | +1,560,681 |
| Road transport | 20,818 | 192,222 | +171,404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,299,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,483,386 |
| 000 | 74,447,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,475,457 |
| Southampton | 45,393,013 |
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 | 93,500,478 | 139,799,208 | +46,298,730 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,132,343 | 61,351,043 | -11,781,300 |
| 000 | 36,443,238 | 38,003,919 | +1,560,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,906,843 | 18,568,614 | -22,338,229 |
| Southampton | 20,866,039 | 24,526,974 | +3,660,935 |
| Felixstowe | 3,555,453 | 9,991,267 | +6,435,814 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,354,669 | 1,484,937 | -5,869,732 |
| Belfast Port | 2,509,492 | 4,313,856 | +1,804,364 |
| Harwich | 2,145,198 | 1,839,364 | -305,834 |
| Holyhead | 1,213,102 | 1,050,799 | -162,303 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines containing antibiotics not listed in other codes, used to fight infections