Import/export HS code 300670: Medical gel lubricants
Gels used during surgeries or exams to lubricate body parts or medical tools
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,624,987 |
| Netherlands | 6,165,375 |
| Turkey | 5,565,845 |
| Germany | 5,089,121 |
| Italy | 3,738,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,419,914 | 3,205,073 | -214,841 |
| Netherlands | 1,994,917 | 4,170,458 | +2,175,541 |
| Turkey | 2,926,780 | 2,639,065 | -287,715 |
| Germany | 1,326,326 | 3,762,795 | +2,436,469 |
| Italy | 2,126,777 | 1,611,855 | -514,922 |
| France | 2,210,282 | 1,446,749 | -763,533 |
| United States | 1,657,601 | 1,535,530 | -122,071 |
| India | 214,199 | 374,483 | +160,284 |
| Spain | 167,886 | 277,365 | +109,479 |
| Ireland | 113,661 | 233,700 | +120,039 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,066,648 |
| China | 6,697,365 |
| Turkey | 5,646,548 |
| Italy | 5,013,819 |
| United States | 3,881,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,273,277 | 3,793,371 | +520,094 |
| China | 3,436,408 | 3,260,957 | -175,451 |
| Turkey | 2,967,817 | 2,678,731 | -289,086 |
| Italy | 2,249,632 | 2,764,187 | +514,555 |
| United States | 2,126,078 | 1,755,362 | -370,716 |
| Denmark | 43,774 | 2,321,046 | +2,277,272 |
| Ireland | 463,211 | 1,066,765 | +603,554 |
| United Kingdom | 525,516 | 540,546 | +15,030 |
| India | 214,199 | 374,483 | +160,284 |
| Spain | 167,800 | 278,707 | +110,907 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,043,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,171,102 |
| Air transport | 4,255,201 |
| Road transport | 2,774,355 |
| Other | 443,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,557,176 | 8,486,484 | +1,929,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,843,066 | 7,328,036 | +484,970 |
| Air transport | 1,831,414 | 2,423,787 | +592,373 |
| Road transport | 1,414,830 | 1,359,525 | -55,305 |
| Other | 127,504 | 316,193 | +188,689 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,080,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,912,885 |
| Felixstowe | 4,184,719 |
| Southampton | 3,733,884 |
| ZLC | 3,099,986 |
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 | 4,960,274 | 6,120,494 | +1,160,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,006,910 | 4,905,975 | +3,899,065 |
| Felixstowe | 2,864,161 | 1,320,558 | -1,543,603 |
| Southampton | 1,822,167 | 1,911,717 | +89,550 |
| ZLC | 1,599,402 | 1,500,584 | -98,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 961,568 | 1,281,689 | +320,121 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 471,029 | 612,591 | +141,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 728,357 | 209,610 | -518,747 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 457,256 | 243,523 | -213,733 |
| London | 437,389 | 240,212 | -197,177 |
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 | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Human health activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OPTIMUM MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 75 |
| CLINISUPPLIES LIMITED | 61 |
| FANNIN (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 48 |
| ABBVIE LTD | 43 |
| DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 41 |
| A1 PHARMACEUTICALS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 38 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB U.K. LIMITED | 34 |
| MEDISALE LIMITED | 33 |
| SEPTODONT LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 5,457,098 |
| Ireland | 1,958,029 |
| Sweden | 1,231,004 |
| Netherlands | 879,584 |
| South Africa | 651,775 |
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 | 2,307,160 | 3,149,938 | +842,778 |
| Ireland | 1,038,013 | 920,016 | -117,997 |
| Sweden | 570,634 | 660,370 | +89,736 |
| Netherlands | 158,986 | 720,598 | +561,612 |
| South Africa | 310,544 | 341,231 | +30,687 |
| Germany | 325,204 | 317,323 | -7,881 |
| Australia | 348,210 | 288,472 | -59,738 |
| France | 184,442 | 299,179 | +114,737 |
| India | 236,490 | 243,019 | +6,529 |
| United Arab Emirates | 310,456 | 167,997 | -142,459 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 52,333 |
| Italy | 42,159 |
| Greece | 29,001 |
| Spain | 15,882 |
| Turkey | 7,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 0 | 52,333 | +52,333 |
| Italy | 3,180 | 38,979 | +35,799 |
| Greece | 16,117 | 12,884 | -3,233 |
| Spain | 0 | 15,882 | +15,882 |
| Turkey | 3,420 | 3,867 | +447 |
| United States | 1,977 | 1,737 | -240 |
| XI | 1,302 | 528 | -774 |
| Ireland | 0 | 547 | +547 |
| France | 0 | 259 | +259 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 102 | +102 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,523,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,068,493 |
| Air transport | 3,278,072 |
| Other | 183,188 |
| Road transport | 4,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,282,911 | 4,240,633 | -42,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,259,675 | 3,808,818 | +549,143 |
| Air transport | 1,531,002 | 1,747,070 | +216,068 |
| Other | 40,811 | 142,377 | +101,566 |
| Road transport | 4,032 | 0 | -4,032 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,887,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,082,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,780,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,745,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,202,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,125,783 | 2,761,407 | +635,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,751,948 | 2,330,702 | +578,754 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,459,886 | 1,320,172 | -139,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 675,466 | 1,069,853 | +394,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 546,683 | 655,531 | +108,848 |
| Liverpool Docks | 569,013 | 313,422 | -255,591 |
| Holyhead | 407,271 | 355,017 | -52,254 |
| Felixstowe | 493,630 | 155,021 | -338,609 |
| Manchester Airport | 306,172 | 264,209 | -41,963 |
| ZLC | 289,216 | 250,873 | -38,343 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300670
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gels used during surgeries or exams to lubricate body parts or medical tools