Import/export HS code 300431: Medicines with insulin
Medicines containing insulin, used to treat diabetes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 84,235,931 |
| Netherlands | 46,374,529 |
| Greece | 19,021,360 |
| Germany | 17,136,607 |
| Czechia | 9,976,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 51,012,870 | 33,223,061 | -17,789,809 |
| Netherlands | 20,849,127 | 25,525,402 | +4,676,275 |
| Greece | 9,553,679 | 9,467,681 | -85,998 |
| Germany | 8,915,855 | 8,220,752 | -695,103 |
| Czechia | 4,825,252 | 5,151,725 | +326,473 |
| Portugal | 3,069,995 | 4,456,268 | +1,386,273 |
| Romania | 2,654,433 | 2,484,843 | -169,590 |
| Bulgaria | 1,879,448 | 1,779,389 | -100,059 |
| Lithuania | 842,243 | 2,215,350 | +1,373,107 |
| Austria | 859,976 | 2,180,764 | +1,320,788 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 51,617,512 |
| Italy | 36,296,192 |
| France | 23,968,719 |
| Greece | 17,965,120 |
| Netherlands | 17,960,827 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 36,362,692 | 15,254,820 | -21,107,872 |
| Italy | 14,447,480 | 21,848,712 | +7,401,232 |
| France | 10,670,130 | 13,298,589 | +2,628,459 |
| Greece | 9,495,901 | 8,469,219 | -1,026,682 |
| Netherlands | 8,508,576 | 9,452,251 | +943,675 |
| Romania | 6,919,336 | 8,117,098 | +1,197,762 |
| Portugal | 5,139,089 | 7,024,143 | +1,885,054 |
| China | 10,346,873 | 1,132,578 | -9,214,295 |
| Belgium | 3,414,923 | 4,822,302 | +1,407,379 |
| Czechia | 1,447,173 | 1,642,509 | +195,336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 212,711,521 |
| Air transport | 2,960,632 |
| Other | 940,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 496,973 |
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) | 112,882,405 | 99,829,116 | -13,053,289 |
| Air transport | 1,741,946 | 1,218,686 | -523,260 |
| Other | 455,790 | 484,801 | +29,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,880 | 315,093 | +133,213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 97,261,718 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,180,333 |
| Hull | 24,675,864 |
| Killingholme | 11,344,258 |
| Harwich | 9,006,874 |
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 | 53,639,136 | 43,622,582 | -10,016,554 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,623,666 | 31,556,667 | +5,933,001 |
| Hull | 14,019,514 | 10,656,350 | -3,363,164 |
| Killingholme | 11,307,614 | 36,644 | -11,270,970 |
| Harwich | 3,424,146 | 5,582,728 | +2,158,582 |
| Immingham Docks | 65,320 | 7,822,246 | +7,756,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,641,992 | 242,484 | -3,399,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,740,700 | 1,183,217 | -557,483 |
| Newhaven | 1,157,511 | 309,415 | -848,096 |
| 000 | 455,790 | 484,801 | +29,011 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Veterinary activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| A1 PHARMACEUTICALS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| DRUGSRUS LIMITED | 52 |
| DIXONS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| LEXON (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| LAXMI BNS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| AVENTIS PHARMA LIMITED | 40 |
| MSD ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 34 |
| ETHIGEN LIMITED | 29 |
| CHEMILINES LIMITED | 20 |
| CROSS HEALTHCARE 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 | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Russia | 399,599 |
| Qatar | 280,763 |
| Gibraltar | 200,272 |
| Brazil | 138,469 |
| Bermuda | 90,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 399,599 | 0 | -399,599 |
| Qatar | 261,623 | 19,140 | -242,483 |
| Gibraltar | 90,246 | 110,026 | +19,780 |
| Brazil | 2,270 | 136,199 | +133,929 |
| Bermuda | 24,993 | 65,387 | +40,394 |
| New Zealand | 79,177 | 0 | -79,177 |
| United Arab Emirates | 67,200 | 1,102 | -66,098 |
| Germany | 58,937 | 6,887 | -52,050 |
| Cayman Islands | 25,398 | 22,521 | -2,877 |
| Iraq | 40,300 | 0 | -40,300 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,185 |
| Ireland | 44 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 773 | 4,412 | +3,639 |
| Ireland | 44 | 0 | -44 |
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 | 978,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 492,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,455 |
| Other | 12,265 |
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 | 667,286 | 311,225 | -356,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 466,143 | 26,191 | -439,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,177 | 136,278 | +57,101 |
| Other | 5,362 | 6,903 | +1,541 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 535,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 428,879 |
| East Midlands Airport | 285,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,988 |
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 | 416,289 | 118,751 | -297,538 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 425,091 | 3,788 | -421,303 |
| East Midlands Airport | 174,368 | 111,134 | -63,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 135,299 | +135,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,333 | 54,655 | -1,678 |
| Southampton | 79,177 | 0 | -79,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,687 | 22,403 | +8,716 |
| ZLC | 7,465 | 18,257 | +10,792 |
| Holyhead | 23,676 | 979 | -22,697 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 11,873 | 4,828 | -7,045 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300431
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines containing insulin, used to treat diabetes