Import/export HS code 300432: Medicines with corticosteroid hormones
Medicines containing corticosteroid hormones or similar substances, used for inflammation or allergies
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 381,749,200 |
| Italy | 141,244,837 |
| Sweden | 133,733,591 |
| France | 90,313,209 |
| Belgium | 58,484,010 |
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 | 236,959,514 | 144,789,686 | -92,169,828 |
| Italy | 39,600,367 | 101,644,470 | +62,044,103 |
| Sweden | 59,958,653 | 73,774,938 | +13,816,285 |
| France | 52,557,496 | 37,755,713 | -14,801,783 |
| Belgium | 34,461,013 | 24,022,997 | -10,438,016 |
| Denmark | 31,090,251 | 19,667,103 | -11,423,148 |
| Netherlands | 24,425,859 | 23,559,525 | -866,334 |
| Germany | 17,127,819 | 30,250,303 | +13,122,484 |
| Ireland | 15,299,539 | 27,181,967 | +11,882,428 |
| Spain | 16,001,637 | 15,013,952 | -987,685 |
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 | 521,104,789 |
| Sweden | 148,918,100 |
| France | 95,458,161 |
| Ireland | 84,462,113 |
| Germany | 41,988,437 |
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 | 276,041,300 | 245,063,489 | -30,977,811 |
| Sweden | 72,838,137 | 76,079,963 | +3,241,826 |
| France | 52,680,109 | 42,778,052 | -9,902,057 |
| Ireland | 43,439,426 | 41,022,687 | -2,416,739 |
| Germany | 14,205,867 | 27,782,570 | +13,576,703 |
| Belgium | 18,693,775 | 18,697,381 | +3,606 |
| Spain | 17,631,146 | 18,886,812 | +1,255,666 |
| India | 13,077,293 | 14,962,938 | +1,885,645 |
| Greece | 9,477,877 | 12,268,804 | +2,790,927 |
| Slovenia | 5,772,447 | 10,783,866 | +5,011,419 |
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 | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,096,359,276 |
| Other | 7,301,493 |
| Air transport | 5,365,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,841,774 |
| Road transport | 372,652 |
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) | 553,445,885 | 542,913,391 | -10,532,494 |
| Other | 5,392,038 | 1,909,455 | -3,482,583 |
| Air transport | 3,124,549 | 2,241,279 | -883,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,018,898 | 2,822,876 | +803,978 |
| Road transport | 0 | 372,652 | +372,652 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 453,676,296 |
| Dover | 396,734,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,885,629 |
| Harwich | 52,133,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,390,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 234,273,112 | 219,403,184 | -14,869,928 |
| Dover | 184,553,551 | 212,180,875 | +27,627,324 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,544,385 | 33,341,244 | -28,203,141 |
| Harwich | 28,401,877 | 23,731,822 | -4,670,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 258,458 | 32,131,740 | +31,873,282 |
| Killingholme | 28,654,405 | 0 | -28,654,405 |
| Hull | 9,392,226 | 7,039,182 | -2,353,044 |
| Holyhead | 2,735,642 | 12,714,625 | +9,978,983 |
| 000 | 5,392,038 | 1,909,455 | -3,482,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,396,267 | 1,629,065 | -767,202 |
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 | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| GENERICS (U.K.) LIMITED | 61 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 59 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| ORGANON PHARMA (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | 52 |
| LEXON (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| DRUGSRUS LIMITED | 52 |
| LAXMI BNS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 718,208,552 |
| Japan | 186,828,194 |
| United States | 159,332,198 |
| China | 85,415,284 |
| Netherlands | 66,549,820 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 337,242,234 | 380,966,318 | +43,724,084 |
| Japan | 90,265,363 | 96,562,831 | +6,297,468 |
| United States | 85,393,969 | 73,938,229 | -11,455,740 |
| China | 33,609,017 | 51,806,267 | +18,197,250 |
| Netherlands | 30,274,541 | 36,275,279 | +6,000,738 |
| South Korea | 20,789,235 | 20,746,636 | -42,599 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,618,122 | 18,194,563 | -423,559 |
| Switzerland | 14,008,074 | 15,358,633 | +1,350,559 |
| Mexico | 17,254,428 | 8,954,933 | -8,299,495 |
| Australia | 12,691,238 | 12,636,639 | -54,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 786,809 |
| XI | 559,431 |
| Spain | 131,776 |
| France | 116,825 |
| Bulgaria | 98,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 377,169 | 409,640 | +32,471 |
| XI | 256,286 | 303,145 | +46,859 |
| Spain | 120 | 131,656 | +131,536 |
| France | 100,059 | 16,766 | -83,293 |
| Bulgaria | 57,809 | 40,290 | -17,519 |
| Netherlands | 51,100 | 29,685 | -21,415 |
| Greece | 24,014 | 0 | -24,014 |
| Romania | 1,139 | 12,742 | +11,603 |
| Austria | 10,968 | 0 | -10,968 |
| Ireland | 2,857 | 5,343 | +2,486 |
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) | 892,662,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 549,865,268 |
| Air transport | 193,726,916 |
| Other | 2,061,123 |
| Rail transport | 282,687 |
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) | 421,400,209 | 471,262,221 | +49,862,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,005,399 | 280,859,869 | +11,854,470 |
| Air transport | 99,079,557 | 94,647,359 | -4,432,198 |
| Other | 1,077,205 | 983,918 | -93,287 |
| Rail transport | 282,687 | 0 | -282,687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 832,753,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,730,786 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,693,319 |
| Felixstowe | 171,905,839 |
| Southampton | 137,354,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 400,636,073 | 432,117,256 | +31,481,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,614,292 | 116,116,494 | -2,497,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,551,749 | 93,141,570 | -2,410,179 |
| Felixstowe | 81,531,611 | 90,374,228 | +8,842,617 |
| Southampton | 63,786,787 | 73,567,226 | +9,780,439 |
| Harwich | 13,928,828 | 10,375,302 | -3,553,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,301 | 21,884,734 | +21,857,433 |
| Dover | 9,219,562 | 6,506,855 | -2,712,707 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,277,938 | 771,541 | -1,506,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,077,000 | 694,830 | -1,382,170 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300432
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines containing corticosteroid hormones or similar substances, used for inflammation or allergies