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 | 89,175,579 |
| Germany | 59,283,537 |
| Belgium | 53,479,534 |
| Italy | 43,020,610 |
| France | 40,838,182 |
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 | 46,536,035 | 42,639,544 | -3,896,491 |
| Germany | 18,983,542 | 40,299,995 | +21,316,453 |
| Belgium | 34,291,913 | 19,187,621 | -15,104,292 |
| Italy | 30,023,011 | 12,997,599 | -17,025,412 |
| France | 24,850,329 | 15,987,853 | -8,862,476 |
| Ireland | 23,282,704 | 12,611,526 | -10,671,178 |
| Malta | 10,079,639 | 21,168,901 | +11,089,262 |
| India | 11,896,351 | 8,908,634 | -2,987,717 |
| Switzerland | 5,924,557 | 9,388,250 | +3,463,693 |
| Spain | 5,328,383 | 8,817,673 | +3,489,290 |
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 | 113,043,033 |
| Denmark | 29,920,170 |
| Germany | 29,101,594 |
| France | 27,281,535 |
| United States | 25,157,743 |
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 | 66,018,855 | 47,024,178 | -18,994,677 |
| Denmark | 10,898,047 | 19,022,123 | +8,124,076 |
| Germany | 14,817,005 | 14,284,589 | -532,416 |
| France | 15,135,425 | 12,146,110 | -2,989,315 |
| United States | 17,062,180 | 8,095,563 | -8,966,617 |
| India | 13,258,925 | 11,636,121 | -1,622,804 |
| Switzerland | 5,424,954 | 18,559,984 | +13,135,030 |
| Japan | 12,549,757 | 10,174,316 | -2,375,441 |
| Spain | 10,036,742 | 12,174,784 | +2,138,042 |
| Ireland | 7,195,649 | 2,782,385 | -4,413,264 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| 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 | 9 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 12 | +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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 385,964,997 |
| Other | 63,540,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,815,376 |
| Air transport | 17,722,714 |
| 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) | 190,468,259 | 195,496,738 | +5,028,479 |
| Other | 36,467,014 | 27,073,113 | -9,393,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,295,911 | 9,519,465 | -2,776,446 |
| Air transport | 11,625,332 | 6,097,382 | -5,527,950 |
| 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 | 225,562,207 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,155,180 |
| 000 | 63,540,127 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,969,922 |
| Harwich | 24,953,526 |
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 | 96,732,023 | 128,830,184 | +32,098,161 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,679,219 | 22,475,961 | -22,203,258 |
| 000 | 36,467,014 | 27,073,113 | -9,393,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,612,728 | 12,357,194 | -1,255,534 |
| Harwich | 9,546,772 | 15,406,754 | +5,859,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,753,364 | 5,830,195 | -1,923,169 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,659,200 | 4,850,649 | +191,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 976,759 | 7,974,466 | +6,997,707 |
| Killingholme | 7,791,996 | 0 | -7,791,996 |
| Hull | 4,897,759 | 2,600,016 | -2,297,743 |
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
|
60 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
34 |
|
Veterinary activities
|
14 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 37 |
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 46 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 41 |
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 | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 159,820,071 |
| Netherlands | 53,577,541 |
| Slovenia | 48,241,791 |
| United States | 45,550,562 |
| France | 34,933,833 |
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 | 78,451,315 | 81,368,756 | +2,917,441 |
| Netherlands | 31,492,127 | 22,085,414 | -9,406,713 |
| Slovenia | 30,926,015 | 17,315,776 | -13,610,239 |
| United States | 22,127,625 | 23,422,937 | +1,295,312 |
| France | 18,297,478 | 16,636,355 | -1,661,123 |
| Australia | 14,782,681 | 13,201,955 | -1,580,726 |
| Germany | 10,522,664 | 12,049,339 | +1,526,675 |
| Ireland | 11,287,587 | 9,496,027 | -1,791,560 |
| Brazil | 11,351,405 | 7,655,269 | -3,696,136 |
| Thailand | 7,069,392 | 11,069,026 | +3,999,634 |
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 | 45,790,250 |
| Canada | 10,304,075 |
| XI | 9,934,704 |
| Bulgaria | 1,544,124 |
| France | 503,839 |
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 | 27,955,850 | 17,834,400 | -10,121,450 |
| Canada | 6,610,552 | 3,693,523 | -2,917,029 |
| XI | 4,505,344 | 5,429,360 | +924,016 |
| Bulgaria | 648,002 | 896,122 | +248,120 |
| France | 231,627 | 272,212 | +40,585 |
| Ireland | 84,190 | 115,209 | +31,019 |
| Denmark | 20,397 | 17,859 | -2,538 |
| Spain | 13,120 | 12,081 | -1,039 |
| Italy | 5,668 | 15,052 | +9,384 |
| Netherlands | 11,458 | 7,928 | -3,530 |
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 | 238,741,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,234,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,821,397 |
| Other | 69,870,826 |
| 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 | 110,334,936 | 128,406,358 | +18,071,422 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,673,063 | 60,561,309 | -15,111,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,718,129 | 56,103,268 | -10,614,861 |
| Other | 40,304,124 | 29,566,702 | -10,737,422 |
| Road transport | 33,575 | 179,465 | +145,890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,386,631 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,684,877 |
| 000 | 69,870,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,924,729 |
| Southampton | 47,881,492 |
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 | 107,099,447 | 126,287,184 | +19,187,737 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,289,778 | 52,395,099 | -15,894,679 |
| 000 | 40,304,124 | 29,566,702 | -10,737,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,532,173 | 17,392,556 | -19,139,617 |
| Southampton | 20,597,855 | 27,283,637 | +6,685,782 |
| Felixstowe | 4,058,408 | 9,931,158 | +5,872,750 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,319,308 | 1,465,687 | -4,853,621 |
| Belfast Port | 2,167,030 | 4,350,990 | +2,183,960 |
| Harwich | 2,200,449 | 2,259,531 | +59,082 |
| Holyhead | 1,269,340 | 870,522 | -398,818 |
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