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 | 33,905,065 |
| Netherlands | 17,069,516 |
| Germany | 11,112,552 |
| Belgium | 9,103,939 |
| 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 | 19,814,757 | 14,090,308 | -5,724,449 |
| Netherlands | 11,707,904 | 5,361,612 | -6,346,292 |
| Germany | 4,816,977 | 6,295,575 | +1,478,598 |
| Belgium | 4,237,712 | 4,866,227 | +628,515 |
| Switzerland | 12,779 | 7,856,622 | +7,843,843 |
| India | 2,534,070 | 3,322,396 | +788,326 |
| France | 2,628,882 | 1,190,362 | -1,438,520 |
| Spain | 842,693 | 2,172,827 | +1,330,134 |
| Australia | 1,460 | 1,927,416 | +1,925,956 |
| Portugal | 321,174 | 499,762 | +178,588 |
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 | 30,403,907 |
| Netherlands | 24,200,289 |
| Germany | 15,704,599 |
| Belgium | 8,005,650 |
| India | 6,829,481 |
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 | 19,574,585 | 10,829,322 | -8,745,263 |
| Netherlands | 11,534,190 | 12,666,099 | +1,131,909 |
| Germany | 5,397,051 | 10,307,548 | +4,910,497 |
| Belgium | 3,543,557 | 4,462,093 | +918,536 |
| India | 3,096,816 | 3,732,665 | +635,849 |
| Australia | 1,434,175 | 2,261,338 | +827,163 |
| Spain | 1,150,608 | 2,364,978 | +1,214,370 |
| France | 1,164,571 | 531,733 | -632,838 |
| Portugal | 500,924 | 646,000 | +145,076 |
| Italy | 2,126 | 202,941 | +200,815 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 89,954,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,710,212 |
| Air transport | 1,644,489 |
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) | 44,679,777 | 45,274,992 | +595,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,114,193 | 2,596,019 | +481,826 |
| Air transport | 663,219 | 981,270 | +318,051 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 56,948,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,374,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,435,508 |
| Harwich | 3,163,457 |
| 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 | 25,030,349 | 31,918,001 | +6,887,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,069,009 | 9,305,821 | -5,763,188 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,940,779 | 1,494,729 | -446,050 |
| Harwich | 1,442,664 | 1,720,793 | +278,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 891,144 | 1,067,915 | +176,771 |
| Felixstowe | 387,006 | 1,189,232 | +802,226 |
| Killingholme | 1,114,498 | 0 | -1,114,498 |
| Southampton | 464,520 | 308,879 | -155,641 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 428,165 | 258,833 | -169,332 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 84 |
| BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| ORGANON PHARMA (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| TEVA NI LIMITED | 40 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 37 |
| LAXMI BNS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 33 |
| SUN PHARMA UK LIMITED | 29 |
| VIRBAC LIMITED | 28 |
| 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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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 | 1,973,048 |
| Malaysia | 1,659,517 |
| United States | 967,067 |
| Australia | 671,110 |
| 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 | 1,215,062 | 757,986 | -457,076 |
| Malaysia | 80,579 | 1,578,938 | +1,498,359 |
| United States | 693,930 | 273,137 | -420,793 |
| Australia | 186,156 | 484,954 | +298,798 |
| Belgium | 150,747 | 37,519 | -113,228 |
| Netherlands | 65,285 | 121,963 | +56,678 |
| Canada | 113,193 | 8,848 | -104,345 |
| France | 7,497 | 73,732 | +66,235 |
| Switzerland | 34,626 | 0 | -34,626 |
| Bermuda | 34,542 | 0 | -34,542 |
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 | 4,923,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 632,914 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 519,235 |
| Other | 7,380 |
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 | 1,929,851 | 2,993,354 | +1,063,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 478,951 | 153,963 | -324,988 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,160 | 242,075 | -35,085 |
| Other | 4,674 | 2,706 | -1,968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,906,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 582,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 360,508 |
| 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 | 1,914,629 | 2,991,542 | +1,076,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 478,951 | 103,745 | -375,206 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,877 | 124,631 | -111,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,970 | 106,155 | +81,185 |
| Southampton | 0 | 50,218 | +50,218 |
| Harwich | 14,715 | 9,691 | -5,024 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,740 | 1,812 | -6,928 |
| 000 | 4,674 | 2,706 | -1,968 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,817 | 0 | -3,817 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,598 | 1,598 | +0 |
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