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 | 94,514 |
| Netherlands | 20,655 |
| China | 15,631 |
| France | 7,126 |
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 | 0 | 256,590 | +256,590 |
| Ireland | 66,223 | 28,291 | -37,932 |
| Netherlands | 8,487 | 12,168 | +3,681 |
| China | 7,494 | 8,137 | +643 |
| France | 4,756 | 2,370 | -2,386 |
| Canada | 5,195 | 0 | -5,195 |
| Taiwan | 4,025 | 0 | -4,025 |
| Spain | 4,011 | 0 | -4,011 |
| South Africa | 1,526 | 1,357 | -169 |
| Switzerland | 2,014 | 0 | -2,014 |
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 | 256,590 |
| Ireland | 45,376 |
| United States | 31,403 |
| China | 21,411 |
| United Kingdom | 14,591 |
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 | 0 | 256,590 | +256,590 |
| Ireland | 20,248 | 25,128 | +4,880 |
| United States | 28,240 | 3,163 | -25,077 |
| China | 13,274 | 8,137 | -5,137 |
| United Kingdom | 14,591 | 0 | -14,591 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,168 | +12,168 |
| Japan | 9,709 | 0 | -9,709 |
| Belgium | 9,373 | 0 | -9,373 |
| France | 4,756 | 2,370 | -2,386 |
| Malaysia | 2,014 | 0 | -2,014 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 319,182 |
| Air transport | 50,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,725 |
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) | 42,009 | 277,173 | +235,164 |
| Air transport | 27,752 | 23,037 | -4,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,970 | 9,755 | -24,215 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 256,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,302 |
| Holyhead | 28,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,573 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,188 |
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 | 0 | 256,590 | +256,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,887 | 8,415 | -27,472 |
| Holyhead | 25,135 | 3,163 | -21,972 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,573 | 15,000 | +5,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,399 | 4,789 | -7,610 |
| Felixstowe | 7,494 | 6,592 | -902 |
| Harwich | 0 | 12,168 | +12,168 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,780 | 0 | -5,780 |
| Thamesport | 4,756 | 0 | -4,756 |
| Killingholme | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
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 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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+ | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,465 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,946 |
| Netherlands | 7,236 |
| Nigeria | 5,544 |
| Austria | 4,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,465 | 0 | -16,465 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,460 | 2,486 | -4,974 |
| Netherlands | 4,749 | 2,487 | -2,262 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 5,544 | +5,544 |
| Austria | 4,609 | 0 | -4,609 |
| Malta | 3,901 | 0 | -3,901 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,501 | +3,501 |
| Kenya | 3,265 | 0 | -3,265 |
| Switzerland | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
| Qatar | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
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 | 54,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,555 |
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 | 47,416 | 6,987 | -40,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52 | 5,582 | +5,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56 | 2,499 | +2,443 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 38,054 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,751 |
| ZLC | 5,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,544 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 34,553 | 3,501 | -31,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,265 | 3,486 | +221 |
| ZLC | 5,697 | 0 | -5,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 5,544 | +5,544 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,901 | 0 | -3,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 106 | 1,537 | +1,431 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hull | 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