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 | 53,389,931 |
| Netherlands | 29,572,687 |
| France | 19,459,480 |
| Germany | 15,677,270 |
| Norway | 9,547,087 |
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 | 18,417,602 | 34,972,329 | +16,554,727 |
| Netherlands | 19,517,679 | 10,055,008 | -9,462,671 |
| France | 11,023,900 | 8,435,580 | -2,588,320 |
| Germany | 5,320,313 | 10,356,957 | +5,036,644 |
| Norway | 3,739,806 | 5,807,281 | +2,067,475 |
| Switzerland | 3,805,500 | 5,684,700 | +1,879,200 |
| Belgium | 5,094,869 | 3,954,844 | -1,140,025 |
| Japan | 1,960,833 | 1,595,160 | -365,673 |
| Italy | 1,820,200 | 1,304,965 | -515,235 |
| Hungary | 1,113,112 | 519,095 | -594,017 |
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 | 48,603,713 |
| Germany | 31,909,781 |
| France | 15,308,265 |
| Spain | 13,688,259 |
| Italy | 11,404,536 |
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 | 16,268,059 | 32,335,654 | +16,067,595 |
| Germany | 18,032,794 | 13,876,987 | -4,155,807 |
| France | 9,255,505 | 6,052,760 | -3,202,745 |
| Spain | 7,199,828 | 6,488,431 | -711,397 |
| Italy | 4,852,439 | 6,552,097 | +1,699,658 |
| Norway | 3,600,875 | 6,881,390 | +3,280,515 |
| United States | 2,915,543 | 1,341,372 | -1,574,171 |
| Netherlands | 2,171,912 | 1,742,762 | -429,150 |
| Japan | 2,001,260 | 1,655,039 | -346,221 |
| Switzerland | 1,712,698 | 1,362,913 | -349,785 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 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) | 132,890,880 |
| Air transport | 17,449,389 |
| Other | 5,198,017 |
| Road transport | 2,738,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,987,285 |
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) | 59,962,049 | 72,928,831 | +12,966,782 |
| Air transport | 10,024,184 | 7,425,205 | -2,598,979 |
| Other | 2,152,376 | 3,045,641 | +893,265 |
| Road transport | 608,902 | 2,129,869 | +1,520,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,165,862 | 821,423 | -344,439 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 919 | +919 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 46,355,147 |
| Dover | 42,291,973 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,181,732 |
| Harwich | 12,150,405 |
| ZLC | 9,232,441 |
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 | 14,393,150 | 31,961,997 | +17,568,847 |
| Dover | 20,074,703 | 22,217,270 | +2,142,567 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,573,166 | 8,608,566 | -964,600 |
| Harwich | 7,679,834 | 4,470,571 | -3,209,263 |
| ZLC | 3,534,682 | 5,697,759 | +2,163,077 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,998,517 | 2,989,501 | -1,009,016 |
| 000 | 2,152,376 | 3,045,641 | +893,265 |
| Biggin Hill (London) Airport | 3,407,251 | 1,588,927 | -1,818,324 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,190,270 | 2,055,876 | -134,394 |
| Hull | 2,027,206 | 229,946 | -1,797,260 |
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 | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GE HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 63 |
| BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| CURIUM PHARMA UK LTD. | 52 |
| BIO - DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 39 |
| DIAGENICS LIMITED | 36 |
| CANUTE PHARMA LIMITED | 34 |
| KIMAL PLC | 33 |
| ALK-ABELLO LIMITED | 25 |
| MEDTRONIC LIMITED | 23 |
| CAPTIUM LIMITED | 23 |
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 | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 12,085,190 |
| Netherlands | 11,960,530 |
| Switzerland | 3,988,902 |
| Germany | 1,202,366 |
| Saudi Arabia | 625,168 |
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 | 5,771,320 | 6,313,870 | +542,550 |
| Netherlands | 5,213,026 | 6,747,504 | +1,534,478 |
| Switzerland | 1,948,117 | 2,040,785 | +92,668 |
| Germany | 949,794 | 252,572 | -697,222 |
| Saudi Arabia | 182,628 | 442,540 | +259,912 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 318,631 | 222,400 | -96,231 |
| Sweden | 2,589 | 469,756 | +467,167 |
| Ireland | 165,043 | 256,967 | +91,924 |
| Australia | 218,373 | 195,460 | -22,913 |
| Spain | 155,639 | 236,111 | +80,472 |
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 | 18,892,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,665,082 |
| Other | 74,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,798 |
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 | 8,734,466 | 10,157,807 | +1,423,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,020,217 | 7,644,865 | +624,648 |
| Other | 38,079 | 36,376 | -1,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,185 | 20,613 | +15,428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 14,178,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,728,402 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,810,034 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,586,219 |
| Dover | 1,351,031 |
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 | 5,603,717 | 8,574,755 | +2,971,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,699,462 | 7,028,940 | +1,329,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,940,163 | 869,871 | -1,070,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,062,289 | 523,930 | -538,359 |
| Dover | 1,225,631 | 125,400 | -1,100,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,235 | 447,887 | +443,652 |
| ZLC | 78,910 | 189,251 | +110,341 |
| Holyhead | 95,124 | 60,456 | -34,668 |
| 000 | 38,079 | 36,376 | -1,703 |
| 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