Import/export HS code 300660: Hormonal contraceptives
Birth control products made with hormones or spermicides to prevent pregnancy
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 31,690,619 |
| Netherlands | 16,834,253 |
| Germany | 10,611,416 |
| Belgium | 8,572,219 |
| Switzerland | 7,869,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 16,986,380 | 14,704,239 | -2,282,141 |
| Netherlands | 13,096,542 | 3,737,711 | -9,358,831 |
| Germany | 4,753,799 | 5,857,617 | +1,103,818 |
| Belgium | 3,940,502 | 4,631,717 | +691,215 |
| Switzerland | 12,779 | 7,856,622 | +7,843,843 |
| India | 2,768,035 | 3,234,239 | +466,204 |
| France | 2,632,984 | 1,442,360 | -1,190,624 |
| Spain | 801,488 | 2,087,343 | +1,285,855 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,927,416 | +1,927,416 |
| Portugal | 234,270 | 534,502 | +300,232 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 28,459,961 |
| Netherlands | 23,956,411 |
| Germany | 14,932,963 |
| Belgium | 7,556,493 |
| India | 6,892,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 17,016,708 | 11,443,253 | -5,573,455 |
| Netherlands | 12,887,471 | 11,068,940 | -1,818,531 |
| Germany | 4,957,478 | 9,975,485 | +5,018,007 |
| Belgium | 3,328,910 | 4,227,583 | +898,673 |
| India | 3,249,152 | 3,643,574 | +394,422 |
| Australia | 1,432,715 | 2,528,491 | +1,095,776 |
| Spain | 1,094,767 | 2,294,130 | +1,199,363 |
| France | 1,176,593 | 524,077 | -652,516 |
| Portugal | 452,180 | 623,698 | +171,518 |
| Italy | 2,126 | 229,610 | +227,484 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 86,580,612 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,851,202 |
| Air transport | 1,640,683 |
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) | 42,771,387 | 43,809,225 | +1,037,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,318,227 | 2,532,975 | +214,748 |
| Air transport | 678,087 | 962,596 | +284,509 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 55,133,709 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,546,192 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,385,549 |
| Harwich | 2,475,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,959,059 |
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 | 22,713,779 | 32,419,930 | +9,706,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,183,086 | 7,363,106 | -8,819,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,961,668 | 1,423,881 | -537,787 |
| Harwich | 732,664 | 1,743,054 | +1,010,390 |
| London Gateway Port | 894,192 | 1,064,867 | +170,675 |
| Felixstowe | 387,006 | 1,337,386 | +950,380 |
| Killingholme | 1,063,480 | 0 | -1,063,480 |
| Southampton | 642,677 | 130,722 | -511,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 463,739 | 276,950 | -186,789 |
| Hull | 407,426 | 254,122 | -153,304 |
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
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
11 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
2 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 85 |
| BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| ORGANON PHARMA (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| TEVA NI LIMITED | 40 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 38 |
| LAXMI BNS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 34 |
| VIRBAC LIMITED | 29 |
| SUN PHARMA UK LIMITED | 29 |
| DRUGSRUS LIMITED | 27 |
| SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2,056,759 |
| Malaysia | 1,863,948 |
| United States | 855,904 |
| Australia | 648,178 |
| Belgium | 188,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1,204,146 | 852,613 | -351,533 |
| Malaysia | 183,230 | 1,680,718 | +1,497,488 |
| United States | 581,656 | 274,248 | -307,408 |
| Australia | 193,494 | 454,684 | +261,190 |
| Belgium | 150,747 | 37,519 | -113,228 |
| Netherlands | 94,140 | 93,108 | -1,032 |
| Canada | 113,193 | 8,848 | -104,345 |
| France | 7,497 | 73,732 | +66,235 |
| Switzerland | 34,626 | 0 | -34,626 |
| Bahamas | 22,513 | 9,171 | -13,342 |
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 | 5,061,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 632,914 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 518,145 |
| Other | 6,137 |
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 | 1,900,526 | 3,160,804 | +1,260,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 478,951 | 153,963 | -324,988 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,925 | 213,220 | -91,705 |
| Other | 1,819 | 4,318 | +2,499 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,044,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 582,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,125 |
| Southampton | 50,218 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 1,887,079 | 3,157,881 | +1,270,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 478,951 | 103,745 | -375,206 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 234,787 | 124,631 | -110,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,227 | 78,898 | +26,671 |
| Southampton | 0 | 50,218 | +50,218 |
| Harwich | 14,715 | 9,691 | -5,024 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,740 | 2,923 | -5,817 |
| 000 | 1,819 | 4,318 | +2,499 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,817 | 0 | -3,817 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,196 | 0 | -3,196 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300660
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Birth control products made with hormones or spermicides to prevent pregnancy