Import/export HS code 300490: Various medicines not listed elsewhere
Medicines not covered by other codes, used for various medical treatments
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,888,462,404 |
| Belgium | 2,445,652,445 |
| United States | 2,379,030,517 |
| Netherlands | 2,131,246,534 |
| Ireland | 1,671,234,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,308,487,008 | 1,579,975,396 | +271,488,388 |
| Belgium | 1,257,184,947 | 1,188,467,498 | -68,717,449 |
| United States | 1,282,885,834 | 1,096,144,683 | -186,741,151 |
| Netherlands | 1,097,051,820 | 1,034,194,714 | -62,857,106 |
| Ireland | 877,623,974 | 793,610,338 | -84,013,636 |
| Switzerland | 702,793,553 | 780,661,479 | +77,867,926 |
| France | 542,819,238 | 619,208,693 | +76,389,455 |
| India | 566,536,277 | 550,184,883 | -16,351,394 |
| Spain | 416,034,184 | 366,576,227 | -49,457,957 |
| Sweden | 194,895,569 | 214,089,066 | +19,193,497 |
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 | 3,688,004,738 |
| Germany | 3,098,726,629 |
| Ireland | 1,462,657,991 |
| India | 1,330,422,481 |
| France | 1,126,899,458 |
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 | 1,719,423,612 | 1,968,581,126 | +249,157,514 |
| Germany | 1,437,282,436 | 1,661,444,193 | +224,161,757 |
| Ireland | 712,126,718 | 750,531,273 | +38,404,555 |
| India | 678,764,686 | 651,657,795 | -27,106,891 |
| France | 549,455,339 | 577,444,119 | +27,988,780 |
| Switzerland | 470,244,765 | 422,313,862 | -47,930,903 |
| Italy | 373,784,142 | 377,731,616 | +3,947,474 |
| Spain | 361,356,616 | 360,984,397 | -372,219 |
| Singapore | 462,063,056 | 143,983,937 | -318,079,119 |
| Sweden | 234,998,970 | 235,721,253 | +722,283 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 70 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 68 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 56 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 49 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 50 | 53 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 52 | 54 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 48 | 44 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 38 | 40 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 33 | 27 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 | 23 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 | 17 | -5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Kent | 20 | 17 | -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) | 13,339,633,854 |
| Air transport | 3,580,502,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,312,161,597 |
| Other | 1,114,157,679 |
| Road transport | 95,686,812 |
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) | 6,504,599,262 | 6,835,034,592 | +330,435,330 |
| Air transport | 1,906,550,426 | 1,673,951,706 | -232,598,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 621,363,906 | 690,797,691 | +69,433,785 |
| Other | 628,275,243 | 485,882,436 | -142,392,807 |
| Road transport | 43,111,248 | 52,575,564 | +9,464,316 |
| Rail transport | 248,890 | 1,850,159 | +1,601,269 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,755,296,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,567,576,482 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,031,677,421 |
| 000 | 1,114,157,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 972,574,023 |
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 | 3,154,016,186 | 3,601,280,435 | +447,264,249 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,382,527,058 | 1,185,049,424 | -197,477,634 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,036,962,068 | 994,715,353 | -42,246,715 |
| 000 | 628,275,243 | 485,882,436 | -142,392,807 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,316,744 | 925,257,279 | +877,940,535 |
| Killingholme | 945,549,122 | 1,293,763 | -944,255,359 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 469,936,053 | 429,496,783 | -40,439,270 |
| Harwich | 315,624,379 | 359,146,272 | +43,521,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 211,194,930 | 220,375,830 | +9,180,900 |
| Holyhead | 211,491,218 | 209,822,747 | -1,668,471 |
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 | 312 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 120 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 105 |
| Human health activities | 67 |
| Scientific research and development | 53 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 254 |
| 2026-03 | 247 |
| 2026-02 | 251 |
| 2026-01 | 244 |
| 2025-12 | 244 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FISHER CLINICAL SERVICES UK LIMITED | 124 |
| ROCHE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 123 |
| NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITED | 123 |
| ORGANON PHARMA (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| FHC (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 120 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 116 |
| ACCORD-UK LTD | 115 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH UK LIMITED | 115 |
| MEDREICH PLC | 115 |
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 112 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 292 |
| 54m+ | 281 |
| 0-1m | 112 |
| 15m-54m | 81 |
| Other | 49 |
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 | 3,889,315,475 |
| Germany | 3,604,848,745 |
| Belgium | 3,597,242,739 |
| Ireland | 2,151,544,259 |
| China | 951,098,246 |
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 | 2,086,789,597 | 1,802,525,878 | -284,263,719 |
| Germany | 1,672,996,399 | 1,931,852,346 | +258,855,947 |
| Belgium | 1,955,757,504 | 1,641,485,235 | -314,272,269 |
| Ireland | 1,284,907,974 | 866,636,285 | -418,271,689 |
| China | 526,394,577 | 424,703,669 | -101,690,908 |
| France | 331,573,505 | 408,498,094 | +76,924,589 |
| Japan | 272,530,928 | 329,852,164 | +57,321,236 |
| Netherlands | 298,330,855 | 304,048,591 | +5,717,736 |
| United Arab Emirates | 365,017,890 | 120,823,495 | -244,194,395 |
| Brazil | 278,682,060 | 205,441,724 | -73,240,336 |
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 | 2,070,967,110 |
| Ireland | 1,389,985,228 |
| XI | 980,404,750 |
| Spain | 264,137,551 |
| Switzerland | 258,295,316 |
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 | 1,257,070,354 | 813,896,756 | -443,173,598 |
| Ireland | 944,756,333 | 445,228,895 | -499,527,438 |
| XI | 147,906,310 | 832,498,440 | +684,592,130 |
| Spain | 81,752,914 | 182,384,637 | +100,631,723 |
| Switzerland | 122,445,576 | 135,849,740 | +13,404,164 |
| United States | 60,139,176 | 92,290,144 | +32,150,968 |
| Greece | 17,374,813 | 3,949,982 | -13,424,831 |
| France | 11,237,081 | 5,826,314 | -5,410,767 |
| Bulgaria | 4,328,295 | 4,157,418 | -170,877 |
| Italy | 1,791,383 | 6,093,878 | +4,302,495 |
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 | 7,961,447,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,688,642,133 |
| Other | 5,684,458,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,287,008,122 |
| Rail transport | 32,642,057 |
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 | 4,233,208,934 | 3,728,239,057 | -504,969,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,600,486,774 | 3,088,155,359 | -512,331,415 |
| Other | 2,850,575,248 | 2,833,882,809 | -16,692,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,330,629,103 | 956,379,019 | -374,250,084 |
| Rail transport | 30,314,574 | 2,327,483 | -27,987,091 |
| Road transport | 118,213 | 22,145 | -96,068 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,391,516,815 |
| 000 | 5,684,458,057 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,531,851,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,324,795,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 944,991,896 |
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 | 3,400,853,038 | 2,990,663,777 | -410,189,261 |
| 000 | 2,850,575,248 | 2,833,882,809 | -16,692,439 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,569,841,579 | 1,962,010,022 | -607,831,557 |
| Immingham Docks | 644,431,687 | 680,364,064 | +35,932,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 688,790,825 | 256,201,071 | -432,589,754 |
| Manchester Airport | 458,753,241 | 427,060,997 | -31,692,244 |
| Southampton | 232,059,564 | 305,241,367 | +73,181,803 |
| Newcastle Airport | 281,363,362 | 188,267,745 | -93,095,617 |
| Felixstowe | 214,471,861 | 226,878,117 | +12,406,256 |
| Holyhead | 179,780,913 | 200,078,038 | +20,297,125 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines not covered by other codes, used for various medical treatments