Import/export HS code 30059010: Wadding for medical use
Soft cotton-like material used for medical purposes, such as padding or cleaning wounds
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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 | 31,762,481 |
| United States | 2,170,037 |
| Netherlands | 1,802,238 |
| Belgium | 1,680,854 |
| Germany | 1,455,376 |
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 | 15,915,251 | 15,847,230 | -68,021 |
| United States | 1,140,481 | 1,029,556 | -110,925 |
| Netherlands | 955,840 | 846,398 | -109,442 |
| Belgium | 793,178 | 887,676 | +94,498 |
| Germany | 711,457 | 743,919 | +32,462 |
| Egypt | 591,255 | 814,591 | +223,336 |
| France | 495,600 | 548,524 | +52,924 |
| South Korea | 316,152 | 503,142 | +186,990 |
| Ireland | 427,498 | 318,472 | -109,026 |
| Israel | 240,675 | 130,947 | -109,728 |
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 | 33,594,737 |
| United States | 2,494,023 |
| Belgium | 2,176,528 |
| Egypt | 1,405,846 |
| France | 727,349 |
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 | 16,561,168 | 17,033,569 | +472,401 |
| United States | 1,558,874 | 935,149 | -623,725 |
| Belgium | 1,074,960 | 1,101,568 | +26,608 |
| Egypt | 591,255 | 814,591 | +223,336 |
| France | 286,455 | 440,894 | +154,439 |
| Germany | 285,326 | 410,312 | +124,986 |
| United Kingdom | 74,928 | 620,627 | +545,699 |
| Ireland | 418,577 | 143,549 | -275,028 |
| South Korea | 370,408 | 31,509 | -338,899 |
| Greece | 313,756 | 28,598 | -285,158 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,627,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,813,136 |
| Air transport | 2,302,927 |
| Other | 293,125 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,413,443 | 18,213,580 | +800,137 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,917,543 | 2,895,593 | -1,021,950 |
| Air transport | 1,205,678 | 1,097,249 | -108,429 |
| Other | 116,572 | 176,553 | +59,981 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 27,435,529 |
| Southampton | 4,411,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,946,876 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,377,794 |
| Dover | 1,361,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,759,148 | 12,676,381 | -2,082,767 |
| Southampton | 2,071,246 | 2,340,561 | +269,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 711,338 | 2,235,538 | +1,524,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 763,903 | 613,891 | -150,012 |
| Dover | 670,421 | 690,829 | +20,408 |
| Eurotunnel | 550,226 | 568,657 | +18,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 308,115 | 732,546 | +424,431 |
| Purfleet | 288,968 | 361,871 | +72,903 |
| Harwich | 471,947 | 160,310 | -311,637 |
| London | 352,064 | 235,737 | -116,327 |
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 | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health activities | 4 |
| Veterinary activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 96 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 88 |
| CREST MEDICAL LIMITED | 74 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 69 |
| RELIANCE MEDICAL LTD | 68 |
| MICROLINK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 65 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 57 |
| SAFETY FIRST AID GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 50 |
| URGO LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,669,453 |
| India | 5,584,239 |
| Belgium | 4,734,766 |
| Ireland | 3,075,441 |
| Japan | 2,034,758 |
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 | 8,991,672 | 9,677,781 | +686,109 |
| India | 7,117 | 5,577,122 | +5,570,005 |
| Belgium | 3,309,358 | 1,425,408 | -1,883,950 |
| Ireland | 1,459,658 | 1,615,783 | +156,125 |
| Japan | 1,973,563 | 61,195 | -1,912,368 |
| Saudi Arabia | 130,349 | 839,125 | +708,776 |
| Germany | 471,632 | 410,945 | -60,687 |
| Australia | 478,061 | 401,337 | -76,724 |
| Netherlands | 374,795 | 289,498 | -85,297 |
| Thailand | 329,552 | 274,791 | -54,761 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,196 |
| Poland | 6,225 |
| France | 3,226 |
| Ireland | 1,177 |
| India | 507 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,818 | 1,378 | -7,440 |
| Poland | 2,913 | 3,312 | +399 |
| France | 600 | 2,626 | +2,026 |
| Ireland | 1,177 | 0 | -1,177 |
| India | 507 | 0 | -507 |
| XI | 0 | 500 | +500 |
| Spain | 0 | 382 | +382 |
| Switzerland | 113 | 0 | -113 |
| Liechtenstein | 67 | 0 | -67 |
| Egypt | 0 | 43 | +43 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,736,485 |
| Air transport | 12,091,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,452,354 |
| Other | 35,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,154,816 | 11,581,669 | -573,147 |
| Air transport | 3,291,885 | 8,799,216 | +5,507,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,580,397 | 3,871,957 | -1,708,440 |
| Other | 23,570 | 12,156 | -11,414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 14,737,484 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,556,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,282,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,678,499 |
| Southampton | 3,076,864 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,137,754 | 7,599,730 | +461,976 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,197,649 | 7,358,591 | +5,160,942 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,490,476 | 1,792,141 | -1,698,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,097,835 | 580,664 | -2,517,171 |
| Southampton | 1,358,536 | 1,718,328 | +359,792 |
| Holyhead | 884,991 | 1,234,184 | +349,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 246,336 | 1,370,091 | +1,123,755 |
| Manchester Airport | 278,284 | 825,162 | +546,878 |
| Felixstowe | 340,007 | 562,243 | +222,236 |
| East Midlands Airport | 475,637 | 262,357 | -213,280 |
Quick facts
HS code: 30059010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soft cotton-like material used for medical purposes, such as padding or cleaning wounds