Import/export HS code 300692: Waste pharmaceuticals
Expired or unused medicines and medical products that need safe disposal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malta | 256,590 |
| Ireland | 133,253 |
| Japan | 33,058 |
| Spain | 18,187 |
| Netherlands | 17,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 132,218 | 124,372 | -7,846 |
| Ireland | 71,998 | 61,255 | -10,743 |
| Japan | 0 | 33,058 | +33,058 |
| Spain | 0 | 18,187 | +18,187 |
| Netherlands | 5,780 | 12,168 | +6,388 |
| China | 9,039 | 6,592 | -2,447 |
| France | 4,756 | 2,370 | -2,386 |
| Italy | 0 | 5,057 | +5,057 |
| Taiwan | 4,025 | 0 | -4,025 |
| United States | 0 | 2,985 | +2,985 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 258,204 |
| Ireland | 87,073 |
| Japan | 42,767 |
| United States | 31,430 |
| China | 21,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 132,218 | 125,986 | -6,232 |
| Ireland | 30,427 | 56,646 | +26,219 |
| Japan | 9,709 | 33,058 | +23,349 |
| United States | 23,836 | 7,594 | -16,242 |
| China | 14,819 | 6,592 | -8,227 |
| Germany | 0 | 19,239 | +19,239 |
| Italy | 0 | 17,225 | +17,225 |
| United Kingdom | 11,884 | 0 | -11,884 |
| France | 4,756 | 2,370 | -2,386 |
| South Africa | 1,526 | 0 | -1,526 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +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) | 347,298 |
| Air transport | 76,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,725 |
| Road transport | 33,058 |
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) | 163,953 | 183,345 | +19,392 |
| Air transport | 30,772 | 45,715 | +14,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,133 | 6,592 | -30,541 |
| Road transport | 0 | 33,058 | +33,058 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 256,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 78,083 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,271 |
| Belfast Airport | 34,110 |
| Holyhead | 25,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 132,218 | 124,372 | -7,846 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,887 | 42,196 | +6,309 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,062 | 28,209 | +15,147 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 34,110 | +34,110 |
| Holyhead | 20,731 | 4,609 | -16,122 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,930 | 4,135 | -7,795 |
| Felixstowe | 7,494 | 6,592 | -902 |
| Harwich | 0 | 12,168 | +12,168 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,780 | 5,057 | -723 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 7,262 | +7,262 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
1 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,782 |
| Nigeria | 5,544 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,501 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,486 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,226 | 2,556 | -3,670 |
| Nigeria | 5,544 | 0 | -5,544 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,501 | 0 | -3,501 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,486 | 0 | -2,486 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 1,560 | +1,560 |
| Qatar | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
| Czechia | 960 | 0 | -960 |
| Denmark | 66 | 70 | +4 |
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 | 14,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,092 |
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 | 11,684 | 2,560 | -9,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,569 | 64 | -5,505 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,530 | 2,562 | +1,032 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 5,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 5,697 | 0 | -5,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,544 | 0 | -5,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,486 | 2,560 | +74 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,501 | 0 | -3,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,554 | 1,626 | +72 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Quick facts
HS code: 300692
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Expired or unused medicines and medical products that need safe disposal