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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- 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 | 29,556,245 |
| United States | 1,886,628 |
| Netherlands | 1,747,896 |
| Belgium | 1,706,415 |
| Egypt | 1,392,913 |
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 | 14,939,377 | 14,616,868 | -322,509 |
| United States | 1,012,252 | 874,376 | -137,876 |
| Netherlands | 953,032 | 794,864 | -158,168 |
| Belgium | 721,741 | 984,674 | +262,933 |
| Egypt | 542,327 | 850,586 | +308,259 |
| Germany | 511,850 | 671,821 | +159,971 |
| France | 411,969 | 574,084 | +162,115 |
| Ireland | 473,231 | 330,936 | -142,295 |
| South Korea | 296,354 | 487,055 | +190,701 |
| Israel | 190,301 | 158,935 | -31,366 |
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 | 31,345,488 |
| Belgium | 2,129,208 |
| United States | 2,034,128 |
| Egypt | 1,392,913 |
| United Kingdom | 733,462 |
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 | 15,570,456 | 15,775,032 | +204,576 |
| Belgium | 1,059,983 | 1,069,225 | +9,242 |
| United States | 1,114,432 | 919,696 | -194,736 |
| Egypt | 542,327 | 850,586 | +308,259 |
| United Kingdom | 71,902 | 661,560 | +589,658 |
| Germany | 356,051 | 336,969 | -19,082 |
| France | 204,534 | 424,550 | +220,016 |
| Ireland | 453,994 | 170,962 | -283,032 |
| South Korea | 350,610 | 0 | -350,610 |
| Greece | 327,445 | 0 | -327,445 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 33,615,819 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,218,670 |
| Air transport | 1,988,647 |
| Other | 274,817 |
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) | 16,780,399 | 16,835,420 | +55,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,245,848 | 2,972,822 | -273,026 |
| Air transport | 986,209 | 1,002,438 | +16,229 |
| Other | 120,309 | 154,508 | +34,199 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,333,074 |
| Southampton | 4,282,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,887,543 |
| Dover | 1,327,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,146,226 |
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 | 13,689,420 | 11,643,654 | -2,045,766 |
| Southampton | 2,235,328 | 2,046,813 | -188,515 |
| London Gateway Port | 682,945 | 2,204,598 | +1,521,653 |
| Dover | 574,374 | 752,984 | +178,610 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 585,071 | 561,155 | -23,916 |
| Immingham Docks | 273,289 | 718,000 | +444,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 233,456 | 691,011 | +457,555 |
| Purfleet | 374,439 | 276,400 | -98,039 |
| London | 361,821 | 245,888 | -115,933 |
| Liverpool Docks | 188,006 | 406,957 | +218,951 |
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
|
46 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
15 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
14 |
|
Human health activities
|
4 |
|
Veterinary activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 97 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 89 |
| CREST MEDICAL LIMITED | 75 |
| RELIANCE MEDICAL LTD | 69 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 69 |
| MICROLINK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 66 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 58 |
| SAFETY FIRST AID GROUP LIMITED | 53 |
| URGO LIMITED | 50 |
| STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 50 |
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 | 17,438,473 |
| India | 5,584,239 |
| Belgium | 4,105,592 |
| Ireland | 2,922,534 |
| Japan | 1,777,147 |
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 | 8,519,129 | 8,919,344 | +400,215 |
| India | 7,117 | 5,577,122 | +5,570,005 |
| Belgium | 3,020,805 | 1,084,787 | -1,936,018 |
| Ireland | 1,423,888 | 1,498,646 | +74,758 |
| Japan | 1,659,992 | 117,155 | -1,542,837 |
| Saudi Arabia | 217,028 | 750,384 | +533,356 |
| Australia | 594,275 | 275,679 | -318,596 |
| Germany | 488,365 | 367,804 | -120,561 |
| Netherlands | 355,874 | 321,330 | -34,544 |
| Thailand | 328,742 | 273,870 | -54,872 |
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 | 8,395 |
| Poland | 5,851 |
| France | 3,513 |
| Ireland | 1,109 |
| 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 | 7,245 | 1,150 | -6,095 |
| Poland | 2,983 | 2,868 | -115 |
| France | 1,192 | 2,321 | +1,129 |
| Ireland | 1,109 | 0 | -1,109 |
| India | 507 | 0 | -507 |
| XI | 0 | 500 | +500 |
| Spain | 0 | 382 | +382 |
| Switzerland | 113 | 0 | -113 |
| 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) | 21,920,766 |
| Air transport | 11,701,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,808,711 |
| Other | 31,230 |
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) | 11,561,038 | 10,359,728 | -1,201,310 |
| Air transport | 3,024,771 | 8,677,008 | +5,652,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,255,015 | 3,553,696 | -1,701,319 |
| Other | 20,297 | 10,933 | -9,364 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 13,589,756 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,311,311 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,892,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,436,291 |
| Southampton | 3,013,880 |
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 | 6,834,181 | 6,755,575 | -78,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,902,311 | 7,409,000 | +5,506,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,348,705 | 1,543,568 | -1,805,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,889,962 | 546,329 | -2,343,633 |
| Southampton | 1,320,948 | 1,692,932 | +371,984 |
| Holyhead | 888,088 | 1,176,542 | +288,454 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,743 | 1,302,296 | +1,009,553 |
| Manchester Airport | 411,680 | 723,170 | +311,490 |
| Felixstowe | 281,472 | 555,234 | +273,762 |
| East Midlands Airport | 394,154 | 209,246 | -184,908 |
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