Import/export HS code 300510: Adhesive medical dressings
Medical dressings with adhesive layers, such as sticky plasters or wound covers
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 89,830,229 |
| Netherlands | 54,960,954 |
| France | 29,560,203 |
| Germany | 27,488,917 |
| Belgium | 25,377,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 46,991,669 | 42,838,560 | -4,153,109 |
| Netherlands | 33,866,963 | 21,093,991 | -12,772,972 |
| France | 14,652,060 | 14,908,143 | +256,083 |
| Germany | 12,627,874 | 14,861,043 | +2,233,169 |
| Belgium | 13,050,005 | 12,327,776 | -722,229 |
| Hungary | 8,360,876 | 13,823,940 | +5,463,064 |
| Spain | 8,643,365 | 9,094,821 | +451,456 |
| South Korea | 5,302,522 | 8,218,111 | +2,915,589 |
| Denmark | 9,599,125 | 3,350,370 | -6,248,755 |
| United States | 4,475,675 | 6,492,179 | +2,016,504 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 111,981,596 |
| Hungary | 42,492,382 |
| Germany | 24,647,631 |
| United States | 23,347,867 |
| Finland | 16,173,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 56,633,066 | 55,348,530 | -1,284,536 |
| Hungary | 21,419,825 | 21,072,557 | -347,268 |
| Germany | 12,027,351 | 12,620,280 | +592,929 |
| United States | 11,222,951 | 12,124,916 | +901,965 |
| Finland | 7,794,226 | 8,379,648 | +585,422 |
| Spain | 7,463,260 | 7,257,962 | -205,298 |
| South Korea | 5,864,043 | 8,425,491 | +2,561,448 |
| France | 4,610,133 | 6,097,820 | +1,487,687 |
| Czechia | 3,836,047 | 3,657,049 | -178,998 |
| Sweden | 3,219,834 | 3,824,353 | +604,519 |
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 | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
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 | 11 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 6 | +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) | 175,649,922 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,306,803 |
| Other | 29,793,867 |
| Air transport | 21,479,989 |
| Road transport | 302,693 |
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) | 84,619,720 | 91,030,202 | +6,410,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,041,625 | 61,265,178 | +2,223,553 |
| Other | 21,568,554 | 8,225,313 | -13,343,241 |
| Air transport | 11,970,571 | 9,509,418 | -2,461,153 |
| Road transport | 131,177 | 171,516 | +40,339 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 51,951,076 |
| Southampton | 50,312,959 |
| London | 37,603,573 |
| Felixstowe | 31,540,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,598,190 |
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 | 26,540,069 | 25,411,007 | -1,129,062 |
| Southampton | 31,210,538 | 19,102,421 | -12,108,117 |
| London | 19,840,276 | 17,763,297 | -2,076,979 |
| Felixstowe | 16,494,127 | 15,046,419 | -1,447,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,905,721 | 25,692,469 | +20,786,748 |
| 000 | 21,568,554 | 8,225,313 | -13,343,241 |
| Harwich | 19,849,606 | 8,422,026 | -11,427,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,220,685 | 12,584,741 | +9,364,056 |
| Purfleet | 5,719,172 | 9,751,536 | +4,032,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,273,969 | 7,771,851 | +2,497,882 |
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 | 101 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 16 |
| Human health activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 53 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 60 |
| 2025-12 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 124 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 112 |
| CREST MEDICAL LIMITED | 110 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 97 |
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 79 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 79 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 77 |
| THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC | 77 |
| CONVATEC LIMITED | 66 |
| COLOPLAST LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 107,007,346 |
| United States | 81,240,894 |
| Spain | 23,864,758 |
| China | 22,174,919 |
| Ireland | 16,348,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 60,000,306 | 47,007,040 | -12,993,266 |
| United States | 41,792,980 | 39,447,914 | -2,345,066 |
| Spain | 13,800,485 | 10,064,273 | -3,736,212 |
| China | 10,098,188 | 12,076,731 | +1,978,543 |
| Ireland | 8,082,076 | 8,266,813 | +184,737 |
| Germany | 7,656,869 | 7,926,694 | +269,825 |
| Poland | 912,527 | 12,095,917 | +11,183,390 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,667,763 | 3,072,006 | -3,595,757 |
| Singapore | 4,114,961 | 4,317,021 | +202,060 |
| Australia | 3,627,318 | 2,767,338 | -859,980 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 525,208 |
| United States | 332,258 |
| Ireland | 263,965 |
| France | 223,715 |
| Finland | 154,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 266,813 | 258,395 | -8,418 |
| United States | 240,201 | 92,057 | -148,144 |
| Ireland | 182,304 | 81,661 | -100,643 |
| France | 121,849 | 101,866 | -19,983 |
| Finland | 60,379 | 94,093 | +33,714 |
| Germany | 84,929 | 49,127 | -35,802 |
| Thailand | 50,974 | 17,776 | -33,198 |
| Sweden | 23,803 | 18,012 | -5,791 |
| China | 27,376 | 8,694 | -18,682 |
| Spain | 18,743 | 10,532 | -8,211 |
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) | 191,741,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,187,266 |
| Air transport | 70,302,134 |
| Other | 2,094,257 |
| Rail transport | 11,190 |
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) | 93,316,406 | 98,425,232 | +5,108,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,794,482 | 54,392,784 | -8,401,698 |
| Air transport | 32,714,135 | 37,587,999 | +4,873,864 |
| Other | 1,249,519 | 844,738 | -404,781 |
| Rail transport | 11,190 | 0 | -11,190 |
| Road transport | 2,540 | 0 | -2,540 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 92,968,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,301,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,336,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,872,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,490,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 49,249,896 | 43,718,184 | -5,531,712 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,609,128 | 37,692,427 | +7,083,299 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,862,403 | 28,473,707 | +10,611,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,265,359 | 21,606,829 | +2,341,470 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,880,104 | 8,610,196 | -17,269,908 |
| Southampton | 4,718,967 | 17,434,268 | +12,715,301 |
| Felixstowe | 11,438,016 | 9,809,508 | -1,628,508 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,909,054 | 5,617,635 | -6,291,419 |
| Portsmouth | 8,473,639 | 6,531,861 | -1,941,778 |
| Holyhead | 1,939,383 | 2,882,561 | +943,178 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medical dressings with adhesive layers, such as sticky plasters or wound covers