Import/export HS code 28539010: Distilled or purified water
Highly purified water used in labs, medical, or industrial applications
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,531,748 |
| Germany | 3,337,763 |
| Netherlands | 2,651,050 |
| Belgium | 1,316,760 |
| Switzerland | 830,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,632,117 | 2,899,631 | +1,267,514 |
| Germany | 679,190 | 2,658,573 | +1,979,383 |
| Netherlands | 1,489,318 | 1,161,732 | -327,586 |
| Belgium | 1,071,474 | 245,286 | -826,188 |
| Switzerland | 497,378 | 332,967 | -164,411 |
| France | 459,542 | 218,686 | -240,856 |
| Sweden | 85,862 | 337,670 | +251,808 |
| Austria | 149,129 | 167,267 | +18,138 |
| Ireland | 95,841 | 88,628 | -7,213 |
| Turkey | 74,705 | 78,063 | +3,358 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,147,485 |
| Germany | 2,777,161 |
| Netherlands | 2,093,778 |
| United Kingdom | 1,866,461 |
| Switzerland | 1,107,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,444,051 | 2,703,434 | +259,383 |
| Germany | 481,628 | 2,295,533 | +1,813,905 |
| Netherlands | 1,262,983 | 830,795 | -432,188 |
| United Kingdom | 882,179 | 984,282 | +102,103 |
| Switzerland | 631,940 | 475,706 | -156,234 |
| Israel | 30,155 | 391,937 | +361,782 |
| Belgium | 190,434 | 117,468 | -72,966 |
| France | 147,157 | 147,183 | +26 |
| Austria | 88,675 | 106,728 | +18,053 |
| Turkey | 74,705 | 78,063 | +3,358 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -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) | 5,923,120 |
| Air transport | 5,128,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,775,308 |
| Road transport | 822,148 |
| Other | 210,470 |
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) | 2,417,976 | 3,505,144 | +1,087,168 |
| Air transport | 1,761,683 | 3,366,427 | +1,604,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,659,654 | 1,115,654 | -544,000 |
| Road transport | 498,441 | 323,707 | -174,734 |
| Other | 120,089 | 90,381 | -29,708 |
| Rail transport | 6,153 | 2,036 | -4,117 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,970,688 |
| Hull | 2,864,260 |
| Dover | 1,786,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,215,298 |
| Liverpool Docks | 972,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,167,874 | 2,802,814 | +1,634,940 |
| Hull | 1,092,392 | 1,771,868 | +679,476 |
| Dover | 570,326 | 1,216,371 | +646,045 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,003,000 | 212,298 | -790,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 508,413 | 464,444 | -43,969 |
| East Midlands Airport | 459,855 | 404,233 | -55,622 |
| ZLC | 504,521 | 323,707 | -180,814 |
| Immingham Docks | 276,762 | 370,384 | +93,622 |
| Eurotunnel | 230,254 | 230,088 | -166 |
| Felixstowe | 115,078 | 126,665 | +11,587 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
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+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,652,532 |
| Netherlands | 2,676,742 |
| Belgium | 1,711,765 |
| Ireland | 1,653,969 |
| South Korea | 1,002,167 |
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 | 2,278,174 | 1,374,358 | -903,816 |
| Netherlands | 1,463,309 | 1,213,433 | -249,876 |
| Belgium | 1,191,600 | 520,165 | -671,435 |
| Ireland | 806,789 | 847,180 | +40,391 |
| South Korea | 44,390 | 957,777 | +913,387 |
| France | 618,133 | 351,182 | -266,951 |
| Germany | 252,480 | 595,598 | +343,118 |
| China | 116,931 | 355,866 | +238,935 |
| Sweden | 284,211 | 55,857 | -228,354 |
| Iceland | 2,428 | 285,808 | +283,380 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 14,229 |
| XI | 7,605 |
| United States | 385 |
| Ireland | 279 |
| Turkey | 134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 5,881 | 8,348 | +2,467 |
| XI | 1,470 | 6,135 | +4,665 |
| United States | 0 | 385 | +385 |
| Ireland | 279 | 0 | -279 |
| Turkey | 0 | 134 | +134 |
| France | 0 | 43 | +43 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,617,412 |
| Air transport | 4,451,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,558,339 |
| Other | 22,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,162,096 | 3,455,316 | -706,780 |
| Air transport | 1,890,065 | 2,561,671 | +671,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,068,754 | 1,489,585 | -579,169 |
| Other | 7,630 | 15,045 | +7,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,868,619 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,835,337 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,425,764 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,367,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,365,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,779,487 | 1,089,132 | -690,355 |
| Glasgow Airport | 578,843 | 1,256,494 | +677,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 762,213 | 663,551 | -98,662 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 408,893 | 958,491 | +549,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,145,732 | 220,025 | -925,707 |
| Tyne | 437,697 | 579,022 | +141,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 279,394 | 558,960 | +279,566 |
| East Midlands Airport | 396,078 | 376,601 | -19,477 |
| Holyhead | 310,591 | 393,921 | +83,330 |
| Felixstowe | 391,239 | 293,007 | -98,232 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28539010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Highly purified water used in labs, medical, or industrial applications