Import/export HS code 30061010: Sterile surgical catgut
A type of sterile suture made from natural materials, used for stitching wounds in surgeries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,026,691 |
| Netherlands | 2,206,231 |
| Germany | 1,511,666 |
| India | 1,165,094 |
| Belgium | 519,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,504,911 | 2,521,780 | +16,869 |
| Netherlands | 673,389 | 1,532,842 | +859,453 |
| Germany | 991,400 | 520,266 | -471,134 |
| India | 270,606 | 894,488 | +623,882 |
| Belgium | 205,092 | 314,315 | +109,223 |
| South Korea | 231,317 | 159,018 | -72,299 |
| Italy | 107,786 | 76,216 | -31,570 |
| Ireland | 45,916 | 67,636 | +21,720 |
| Spain | 40,135 | 56,833 | +16,698 |
| Poland | 20,221 | 28,394 | +8,173 |
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 | 6,821,387 |
| Mexico | 1,521,885 |
| India | 1,162,234 |
| Israel | 642,513 |
| South Korea | 397,311 |
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 | 3,233,642 | 3,587,745 | +354,103 |
| Mexico | 1,027,536 | 494,349 | -533,187 |
| India | 267,746 | 894,488 | +626,742 |
| Israel | 0 | 642,513 | +642,513 |
| South Korea | 231,317 | 165,994 | -65,323 |
| Italy | 115,025 | 85,126 | -29,899 |
| Greece | 38,778 | 68,389 | +29,611 |
| Spain | 40,135 | 56,833 | +16,698 |
| Germany | 13,657 | 81,778 | +68,121 |
| Costa Rica | 4,688 | 62,504 | +57,816 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,217,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,827,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 267,652 |
| Other | 95,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,271,224 | 3,946,672 | +675,448 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,673,634 | 2,153,727 | +480,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,687 | 141,965 | +16,278 |
| Other | 66,694 | 29,188 | -37,506 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 4,417,622 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,658,637 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,062,225 |
| London Stansted Airport | 799,640 |
| East Midlands Airport | 720,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 2,140,445 | 2,277,177 | +136,732 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,384,292 | 1,274,345 | -109,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 338,172 | 724,053 | +385,881 |
| London Stansted Airport | 459,842 | 339,798 | -120,044 |
| East Midlands Airport | 247,979 | 472,171 | +224,192 |
| Dover | 47,604 | 667,685 | +620,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,070 | 87,672 | -16,398 |
| Hull | 139,420 | 36,697 | -102,723 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 76,583 | 98,844 | +22,261 |
| 000 | 66,694 | 29,188 | -37,506 |
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 | 14 |
| Human health activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOINT OPERATIONS (UK) LLP | 48 |
| AH UK ANIMAL HEALTH (PVT) LTD | 47 |
| GEISTLICH SONS LIMITED | 42 |
| TFX GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL LIMITED | 38 |
| STRAUMANN LIMITED | 38 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED | 30 |
| SYSTAGENIX WOUND MANAGEMENT, LIMITED | 25 |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 24 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 3,844,100 |
| Singapore | 362,417 |
| South Korea | 310,212 |
| France | 113,216 |
| Belgium | 109,888 |
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 | 1,756,629 | 2,087,471 | +330,842 |
| Singapore | 362,417 | 0 | -362,417 |
| South Korea | 310,212 | 0 | -310,212 |
| France | 48,158 | 65,058 | +16,900 |
| Belgium | 0 | 109,888 | +109,888 |
| Australia | 54,489 | 51,631 | -2,858 |
| Ireland | 19,209 | 84,137 | +64,928 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 84,655 | +84,655 |
| Uganda | 0 | 70,729 | +70,729 |
| Bermuda | 33,682 | 0 | -33,682 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,084 |
| Belgium | 2,372 |
| South Korea | 45 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 4,084 | 0 | -4,084 |
| Belgium | 1,255 | 1,117 | -138 |
| South Korea | 45 | 0 | -45 |
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 | 4,393,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 794,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,541 |
| Other | 12,816 |
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 | 2,292,464 | 2,101,034 | -191,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 407,667 | 386,637 | -21,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,479 | 133,062 | +131,583 |
| Other | 9,930 | 2,886 | -7,044 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 2,498,649 |
| Southampton | 751,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 732,121 |
| East Midlands Airport | 557,873 |
| London Stansted Airport | 376,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 1,108,172 | 1,390,477 | +282,305 |
| Southampton | 407,667 | 343,609 | -64,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 518,442 | 213,679 | -304,763 |
| East Midlands Airport | 278,654 | 279,219 | +565 |
| London Stansted Airport | 366,582 | 10,179 | -356,403 |
| ZLC | 19,111 | 122,825 | +103,714 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 110,834 | +110,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 84,655 | +84,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 40,657 | +40,657 |
| Holyhead | 1,479 | 17,073 | +15,594 |
Quick facts
HS code: 30061010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of sterile suture made from natural materials, used for stitching wounds in surgeries