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 | 30,204,082 |
| Netherlands | 16,632,113 |
| Germany | 10,611,416 |
| Belgium | 8,478,128 |
| 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 | 18,306,017 | 11,898,065 | -6,407,952 |
| Netherlands | 12,900,370 | 3,731,743 | -9,168,627 |
| Germany | 5,267,366 | 5,344,050 | +76,684 |
| Belgium | 3,846,411 | 4,631,717 | +785,306 |
| Switzerland | 12,779 | 7,856,622 | +7,843,843 |
| India | 2,495,067 | 3,214,638 | +719,571 |
| France | 2,545,125 | 1,262,426 | -1,282,699 |
| Spain | 917,497 | 1,906,673 | +989,176 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,927,416 | +1,927,416 |
| Czechia | 322,243 | 428,339 | +106,096 |
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 | 26,973,424 |
| Netherlands | 23,765,370 |
| Germany | 14,932,963 |
| Belgium | 7,556,493 |
| India | 6,516,978 |
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 | 18,336,345 | 8,637,079 | -9,699,266 |
| Netherlands | 12,696,430 | 11,068,940 | -1,627,490 |
| Germany | 5,471,045 | 9,461,918 | +3,990,873 |
| Belgium | 3,328,910 | 4,227,583 | +898,673 |
| India | 2,893,005 | 3,623,973 | +730,968 |
| Australia | 1,247,376 | 2,528,491 | +1,281,115 |
| Spain | 1,385,248 | 1,938,988 | +553,740 |
| France | 1,091,257 | 518,457 | -572,800 |
| Portugal | 421,008 | 612,255 | +191,247 |
| Italy | 6,444 | 225,292 | +218,848 |
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) | 84,433,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,569,806 |
| Air transport | 1,629,510 |
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) | 44,324,058 | 40,109,696 | -4,214,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,036,831 | 2,532,975 | +496,144 |
| Air transport | 734,753 | 894,757 | +160,004 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 53,290,759 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,370,055 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,385,549 |
| Harwich | 2,475,718 |
| Felixstowe | 1,724,392 |
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 | 24,339,130 | 28,951,629 | +4,612,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,006,949 | 7,363,106 | -8,643,843 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,091,207 | 1,294,342 | -796,865 |
| Harwich | 828,385 | 1,647,333 | +818,948 |
| Felixstowe | 387,006 | 1,337,386 | +950,380 |
| London Gateway Port | 643,053 | 1,064,867 | +421,814 |
| Killingholme | 935,709 | 0 | -935,709 |
| Southampton | 612,420 | 130,722 | -481,698 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 463,739 | 276,950 | -186,789 |
| Hull | 410,757 | 250,791 | -159,966 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 1,863,948 |
| New Zealand | 1,837,928 |
| Australia | 603,339 |
| United States | 484,959 |
| Netherlands | 181,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 183,230 | 1,680,718 | +1,497,488 |
| New Zealand | 985,315 | 852,613 | -132,702 |
| Australia | 148,655 | 454,684 | +306,029 |
| United States | 380,245 | 104,714 | -275,531 |
| Netherlands | 88,177 | 93,108 | +4,931 |
| Belgium | 152,406 | 20,843 | -131,563 |
| Canada | 76,355 | 8,848 | -67,507 |
| France | 7,497 | 73,732 | +66,235 |
| Bahamas | 20,056 | 9,171 | -10,885 |
| Bermuda | 27,088 | 0 | -27,088 |
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 | 4,690,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 478,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,980 |
| Other | 6,116 |
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 | 1,601,031 | 3,089,240 | +1,488,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 282,809 | 195,356 | -87,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,762 | 50,218 | -210,544 |
| Other | 1,798 | 4,318 | +2,520 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,673,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 319,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 260,762 |
| 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 | 1,587,584 | 3,086,317 | +1,498,733 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 212,671 | 106,767 | -105,904 |
| London Gateway Port | 260,762 | 0 | -260,762 |
| 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 | 1,798 | 4,318 | +2,520 |
| 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