Import/export HS code 300630: X-ray contrast agents
Special liquids or gels used to make internal body parts visible during X-ray exams
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 41,998,823 |
| Netherlands | 24,982,457 |
| France | 16,625,868 |
| Germany | 14,900,121 |
| Belgium | 9,450,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,599,488 | 23,399,335 | +4,799,847 |
| Netherlands | 17,343,846 | 7,638,611 | -9,705,235 |
| France | 9,037,710 | 7,588,158 | -1,449,552 |
| Germany | 4,471,027 | 10,429,094 | +5,958,067 |
| Belgium | 6,825,631 | 2,624,466 | -4,201,165 |
| Switzerland | 3,386,504 | 5,631,956 | +2,245,452 |
| Norway | 3,300,320 | 3,911,131 | +610,811 |
| Japan | 1,944,117 | 1,008,330 | -935,787 |
| Italy | 1,781,147 | 953,923 | -827,224 |
| Hungary | 1,129,386 | 620,878 | -508,508 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 37,401,006 |
| Germany | 29,139,702 |
| France | 13,916,990 |
| Spain | 12,686,490 |
| Italy | 10,125,994 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,438,536 | 20,962,470 | +4,523,934 |
| Germany | 16,131,827 | 13,007,875 | -3,123,952 |
| France | 8,141,828 | 5,775,162 | -2,366,666 |
| Spain | 6,496,661 | 6,189,829 | -306,832 |
| Italy | 5,600,645 | 4,525,349 | -1,075,296 |
| Norway | 3,122,169 | 4,466,881 | +1,344,712 |
| United States | 3,180,405 | 1,046,728 | -2,133,677 |
| Netherlands | 1,980,720 | 1,536,205 | -444,515 |
| Japan | 1,814,607 | 1,062,464 | -752,143 |
| Switzerland | 1,742,951 | 367,050 | -1,375,901 |
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 | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,580,571 |
| Air transport | 16,846,603 |
| Other | 4,608,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,074,141 |
| Road transport | 1,750,766 |
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) | 56,247,676 | 54,332,895 | -1,914,781 |
| Air transport | 10,061,681 | 6,784,922 | -3,276,759 |
| Other | 2,163,785 | 2,444,655 | +280,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,447,433 | 626,708 | -820,725 |
| Road transport | 499,913 | 1,250,853 | +750,940 |
| Rail transport | 3,728 | 919 | -2,809 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 34,634,081 |
| Dover | 33,954,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,248,002 |
| Harwich | 12,999,262 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,248,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 14,563,627 | 20,070,454 | +5,506,827 |
| Dover | 14,928,197 | 19,026,222 | +4,098,025 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,091,574 | 6,156,428 | -3,935,146 |
| Harwich | 9,494,110 | 3,505,152 | -5,988,958 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,489,895 | 2,758,140 | -1,731,755 |
| ZLC | 3,111,311 | 3,567,764 | +456,453 |
| Biggin Hill (London) Airport | 2,948,101 | 2,111,849 | -836,252 |
| 000 | 2,163,785 | 2,444,655 | +280,870 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,205,119 | 1,307,518 | -897,601 |
| Hull | 705,426 | 1,502,212 | +796,786 |
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 | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GE HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 59 |
| BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| CURIUM PHARMA UK LTD. | 48 |
| BIO - DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 36 |
| CANUTE PHARMA LIMITED | 34 |
| DIAGENICS LIMITED | 33 |
| KIMAL PLC | 31 |
| ALK-ABELLO LIMITED | 23 |
| CAPTIUM LIMITED | 22 |
| XIEL LTD | 20 |
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 | 14 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 10,811,201 |
| Netherlands | 10,262,312 |
| Switzerland | 3,240,044 |
| Germany | 1,256,159 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 547,171 |
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 | 5,821,246 | 4,989,955 | -831,291 |
| Netherlands | 4,283,592 | 5,978,720 | +1,695,128 |
| Switzerland | 1,947,076 | 1,292,968 | -654,108 |
| Germany | 962,529 | 293,630 | -668,899 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 308,131 | 239,040 | -69,091 |
| Saudi Arabia | 160,588 | 356,640 | +196,052 |
| Australia | 205,373 | 208,460 | +3,087 |
| Spain | 142,517 | 219,672 | +77,155 |
| Sweden | 2,589 | 357,078 | +354,489 |
| Ireland | 145,621 | 168,966 | +23,345 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 3,756 | +3,756 |
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 | 16,677,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,658,992 |
| Road transport | 104,500 |
| Other | 66,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,337 |
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 | 8,759,052 | 7,918,785 | -840,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,010,334 | 6,648,658 | +638,324 |
| Road transport | 104,500 | 0 | -104,500 |
| Other | 29,802 | 36,235 | +6,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,542 | 2,795 | -13,747 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 12,154,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,877,901 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,839,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,424,548 |
| Dover | 1,353,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 5,843,871 | 6,310,468 | +466,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,018,531 | 5,859,370 | +840,839 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,977,286 | 862,379 | -1,114,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 791,999 | 632,549 | -159,450 |
| Dover | 906,181 | 447,140 | -459,041 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,235 | 317,391 | +313,156 |
| ZLC | 201,009 | 113,389 | -87,620 |
| Holyhead | 85,622 | 24,757 | -60,865 |
| 000 | 29,802 | 36,235 | +6,433 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 30,175 | 0 | -30,175 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special liquids or gels used to make internal body parts visible during X-ray exams