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 | 4,263,933 |
| Germany | 3,351,543 |
| Netherlands | 2,677,892 |
| Belgium | 1,215,007 |
| Switzerland | 800,752 |
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 | 1,637,260 | 2,626,673 | +989,413 |
| Germany | 811,097 | 2,540,446 | +1,729,349 |
| Netherlands | 1,516,844 | 1,161,048 | -355,796 |
| Belgium | 977,259 | 237,748 | -739,511 |
| Switzerland | 467,785 | 332,967 | -134,818 |
| France | 448,528 | 202,770 | -245,758 |
| Sweden | 85,862 | 337,670 | +251,808 |
| Austria | 183,760 | 150,579 | -33,181 |
| Ireland | 84,716 | 95,298 | +10,582 |
| Turkey | 82,908 | 69,860 | -13,048 |
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 | 4,844,936 |
| Germany | 2,784,417 |
| Netherlands | 2,132,224 |
| United Kingdom | 1,782,586 |
| Switzerland | 1,079,697 |
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 | 2,445,867 | 2,399,069 | -46,798 |
| Germany | 594,245 | 2,190,172 | +1,595,927 |
| Netherlands | 1,270,121 | 862,103 | -408,018 |
| United Kingdom | 801,523 | 981,063 | +179,540 |
| Switzerland | 606,816 | 472,881 | -133,935 |
| Israel | 31,618 | 392,062 | +360,444 |
| Belgium | 189,039 | 118,532 | -70,507 |
| France | 147,803 | 139,236 | -8,567 |
| Austria | 127,544 | 80,566 | -46,978 |
| Turkey | 82,908 | 69,860 | -13,048 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 5,836,996 |
| Air transport | 5,072,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,585,396 |
| Road transport | 792,555 |
| Other | 207,552 |
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) | 2,477,661 | 3,359,335 | +881,674 |
| Air transport | 1,757,948 | 3,314,629 | +1,556,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,707,238 | 878,158 | -829,080 |
| Road transport | 468,848 | 323,707 | -145,141 |
| Other | 114,275 | 93,277 | -20,998 |
| Rail transport | 4,933 | 2,036 | -2,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,891,266 |
| Hull | 2,928,026 |
| Dover | 1,697,045 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,209,225 |
| East Midlands Airport | 872,737 |
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 | 1,150,675 | 2,740,591 | +1,589,916 |
| Hull | 1,207,877 | 1,720,149 | +512,272 |
| Dover | 595,826 | 1,101,219 | +505,393 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 984,320 | 224,905 | -759,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 468,542 | 404,195 | -64,347 |
| ZLC | 474,928 | 323,707 | -151,221 |
| Liverpool Docks | 532,515 | 255,384 | -277,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,267 | 372,130 | +155,863 |
| Eurotunnel | 226,390 | 224,104 | -2,286 |
| Felixstowe | 124,076 | 123,695 | -381 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 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 | 3,373,339 |
| Netherlands | 2,606,269 |
| Ireland | 1,647,590 |
| Belgium | 1,625,147 |
| South Korea | 1,115,507 |
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 | 2,039,669 | 1,333,670 | -705,999 |
| Netherlands | 1,405,781 | 1,200,488 | -205,293 |
| Ireland | 808,687 | 838,903 | +30,216 |
| Belgium | 1,080,984 | 544,163 | -536,821 |
| South Korea | 43,625 | 1,071,882 | +1,028,257 |
| France | 605,686 | 345,221 | -260,465 |
| Germany | 318,843 | 596,438 | +277,595 |
| China | 117,051 | 369,064 | +252,013 |
| Iceland | 2,428 | 376,213 | +373,785 |
| Sweden | 238,548 | 55,857 | -182,691 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 7,605 |
| United States | 385 |
| Ireland | 279 |
| Turkey | 134 |
| France | 43 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,616 | 5,989 | +4,373 |
| 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) | 7,762,412 |
| Air transport | 4,567,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,090,518 |
| Other | 22,221 |
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) | 4,290,699 | 3,471,713 | -818,986 |
| Air transport | 2,020,390 | 2,547,406 | +527,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,511,605 | 1,578,913 | +67,308 |
| Other | 7,688 | 14,533 | +6,845 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,870,708 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,934,484 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,420,188 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,336,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,128,543 |
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 | 1,751,617 | 1,119,091 | -632,526 |
| Glasgow Airport | 583,352 | 1,351,132 | +767,780 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 848,101 | 572,087 | -276,014 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 378,222 | 958,491 | +580,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 927,744 | 200,799 | -726,945 |
| Tyne | 407,140 | 583,489 | +176,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,408 | 644,711 | +367,303 |
| East Midlands Airport | 454,929 | 333,145 | -121,784 |
| Holyhead | 322,304 | 399,793 | +77,489 |
| Felixstowe | 384,771 | 309,530 | -75,241 |
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