Import/export HS code 30059050: Various medical articles
Medical items not listed in specific codes, such as surgical pads or wraps
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 32,839,260 |
| China | 25,249,359 |
| France | 15,053,777 |
| Belgium | 13,378,154 |
| Germany | 10,523,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,710,681 | 17,128,579 | +1,417,898 |
| China | 14,531,712 | 10,717,647 | -3,814,065 |
| France | 8,045,016 | 7,008,761 | -1,036,255 |
| Belgium | 7,145,873 | 6,232,281 | -913,592 |
| Germany | 5,774,054 | 4,748,974 | -1,025,080 |
| Czechia | 4,740,440 | 3,364,985 | -1,375,455 |
| Thailand | 3,186,955 | 2,262,438 | -924,517 |
| Ireland | 1,257,231 | 1,885,027 | +627,796 |
| Austria | 2,032,885 | 1,043,573 | -989,312 |
| Poland | 809,043 | 1,263,553 | +454,510 |
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 | 35,476,059 |
| France | 13,186,779 |
| United States | 11,291,279 |
| Germany | 10,638,741 |
| Czechia | 8,350,010 |
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 | 20,030,478 | 15,445,581 | -4,584,897 |
| France | 6,685,245 | 6,501,534 | -183,711 |
| United States | 3,714,022 | 7,577,257 | +3,863,235 |
| Germany | 6,245,845 | 4,392,896 | -1,852,949 |
| Czechia | 4,891,735 | 3,458,275 | -1,433,460 |
| United Kingdom | 3,876,308 | 3,856,350 | -19,958 |
| Thailand | 3,881,471 | 2,879,674 | -1,001,797 |
| Belgium | 3,252,093 | 2,797,673 | -454,420 |
| Netherlands | 2,333,030 | 2,081,022 | -252,008 |
| Poland | 1,539,331 | 2,687,667 | +1,148,336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 75,633,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,120,783 |
| Air transport | 15,540,074 |
| Other | 3,269,577 |
| Road transport | 8,492 |
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) | 41,323,128 | 34,309,978 | -7,013,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,014,071 | 14,106,712 | -5,907,359 |
| Air transport | 6,206,237 | 9,333,837 | +3,127,600 |
| Other | 1,593,251 | 1,676,326 | +83,075 |
| Road transport | 3,362 | 5,130 | +1,768 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,583,483 |
| Felixstowe | 25,495,139 |
| Harwich | 15,378,425 |
| Southampton | 9,571,935 |
| Purfleet | 8,250,964 |
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 | 14,168,942 | 11,414,541 | -2,754,401 |
| Felixstowe | 13,587,287 | 11,907,852 | -1,679,435 |
| Harwich | 9,402,590 | 5,975,835 | -3,426,755 |
| Southampton | 5,557,961 | 4,013,974 | -1,543,987 |
| Purfleet | 3,926,060 | 4,324,904 | +398,844 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,554,288 | 5,167,699 | +2,613,411 |
| London | 4,120,466 | 2,156,560 | -1,963,906 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,513,755 | 2,009,368 | -1,504,387 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,035,056 | 2,910,332 | +1,875,276 |
| 000 | 1,593,251 | 1,676,326 | +83,075 |
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 | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Human health activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 47 |
| 2025-10 | 43 |
| 2025-09 | 43 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 115 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 96 |
| PAUL MURRAY PLC | 95 |
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 91 |
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 84 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 82 |
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 64 |
| L&R MEDICAL UK LTD. | 57 |
| CLINISUPPLIES LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 105,036,452 |
| Germany | 38,316,742 |
| Finland | 26,165,622 |
| United States | 13,646,865 |
| Dominican Republic | 7,302,165 |
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 | 62,015,442 | 43,021,010 | -18,994,432 |
| Germany | 21,193,496 | 17,123,246 | -4,070,250 |
| Finland | 14,650,200 | 11,515,422 | -3,134,778 |
| United States | 7,122,337 | 6,524,528 | -597,809 |
| Dominican Republic | 4,128,572 | 3,173,593 | -954,979 |
| Ireland | 1,917,904 | 1,700,725 | -217,179 |
| Belgium | 1,955,567 | 1,207,581 | -747,986 |
| Malaysia | 1,559,813 | 1,120,926 | -438,887 |
| Australia | 937,720 | 621,338 | -316,382 |
| France | 1,191,402 | 237,790 | -953,612 |
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 | 5,896 |
| Denmark | 1,933 |
| Ireland | 1,512 |
| France | 790 |
| United States | 458 |
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 | 3,884 | 2,012 | -1,872 |
| Denmark | 1,933 | 0 | -1,933 |
| Ireland | 1,512 | 0 | -1,512 |
| France | 790 | 0 | -790 |
| United States | 375 | 83 | -292 |
| Switzerland | 311 | 0 | -311 |
| Turkey | 186 | 0 | -186 |
| Germany | 160 | 0 | -160 |
| Sweden | 93 | 0 | -93 |
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) | 137,762,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,581,371 |
| Air transport | 6,791,688 |
| Other | 13,557 |
| Road transport | 5,161 |
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) | 66,131,434 | 71,630,601 | +5,499,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,759,425 | 15,821,946 | -35,937,479 |
| Air transport | 3,973,920 | 2,817,768 | -1,156,152 |
| Other | 10,797 | 2,760 | -8,037 |
| Road transport | 5,161 | 0 | -5,161 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 129,956,825 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,601,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,985,252 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,429,314 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,095,049 |
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 | 75,592,730 | 54,364,095 | -21,228,635 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,686,563 | 18,914,866 | -6,771,697 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,128,186 | 4,857,066 | -2,271,120 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,687,335 | 2,741,979 | +54,644 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,936,456 | 2,158,593 | -777,863 |
| Southampton | 1,329,909 | 3,342,887 | +2,012,978 |
| Felixstowe | 2,110,896 | 551,116 | -1,559,780 |
| Holyhead | 850,292 | 950,189 | +99,897 |
| London | 537,477 | 1,144,303 | +606,826 |
| Hull | 940,211 | 0 | -940,211 |
Quick facts
HS code: 30059050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medical items not listed in specific codes, such as surgical pads or wraps