Import/export HS code 340111: Soap for personal use
Soaps and cleaning products for toilet or personal hygiene, including medicated items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 51,739,774 |
| China | 43,201,494 |
| Spain | 40,922,254 |
| Turkey | 22,399,580 |
| Poland | 11,618,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 26,741,255 | 24,998,519 | -1,742,736 |
| China | 16,161,971 | 27,039,523 | +10,877,552 |
| Spain | 19,710,181 | 21,212,073 | +1,501,892 |
| Turkey | 10,460,164 | 11,939,416 | +1,479,252 |
| Poland | 6,495,761 | 5,122,533 | -1,373,228 |
| Italy | 2,613,373 | 4,508,976 | +1,895,603 |
| Indonesia | 4,016,131 | 2,641,414 | -1,374,717 |
| France | 3,699,592 | 2,622,390 | -1,077,202 |
| Netherlands | 2,861,628 | 3,139,015 | +277,387 |
| Belgium | 2,538,776 | 3,060,991 | +522,215 |
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 | 62,027,610 |
| China | 44,697,310 |
| Spain | 30,510,194 |
| Turkey | 22,562,177 |
| Poland | 14,161,430 |
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 | 37,783,743 | 24,243,867 | -13,539,876 |
| China | 17,263,948 | 27,433,362 | +10,169,414 |
| Spain | 8,260,135 | 22,250,059 | +13,989,924 |
| Turkey | 10,495,997 | 12,066,180 | +1,570,183 |
| Poland | 8,047,221 | 6,114,209 | -1,933,012 |
| Indonesia | 4,501,771 | 3,190,873 | -1,310,898 |
| Italy | 2,644,237 | 4,546,538 | +1,902,301 |
| France | 3,461,584 | 2,398,515 | -1,063,069 |
| Israel | 1,425,174 | 2,247,596 | +822,422 |
| United States | 1,837,927 | 1,540,451 | -297,476 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 75 |
| Inner London - East | 40 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 37 |
| Greater Manchester | 33 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 61 | 53 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 32 | 29 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 10 | +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) | 122,074,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,145,292 |
| Air transport | 2,893,083 |
| Other | 1,978,652 |
| Road transport | 449,771 |
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) | 56,230,970 | 65,843,923 | +9,612,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,947,020 | 47,198,272 | +2,251,252 |
| Air transport | 1,783,701 | 1,109,382 | -674,319 |
| Other | 1,242,782 | 735,870 | -506,912 |
| Road transport | 163,465 | 286,306 | +122,841 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 62,455,796 |
| London | 33,419,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,221,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,045,046 |
| Hull | 18,203,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 29,521,804 | 32,933,992 | +3,412,188 |
| London | 12,820,098 | 20,599,666 | +7,779,568 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,550,657 | 14,671,162 | +2,120,505 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,824,363 | 11,220,683 | +3,396,320 |
| Hull | 12,851,569 | 5,351,894 | -7,499,675 |
| Dover | 6,832,131 | 7,287,599 | +455,468 |
| Southampton | 2,962,225 | 6,236,080 | +3,273,855 |
| Harwich | 4,212,839 | 3,248,160 | -964,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,282,865 | 5,161,262 | +3,878,397 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,800,023 | 253,970 | -3,546,053 |
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 | 227 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 151 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 24 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 106 |
| 2025-10 | 97 |
| 2025-09 | 102 |
| 2025-08 | 107 |
| 2025-07 | 100 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 117 |
| SYSCO GUEST SUPPLY EUROPE LIMITED | 114 |
| TJX UK | 112 |
| HEATHCOTE & IVORY LIMITED | 102 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 96 |
| BAYLIS & HARDING PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 93 |
| HEALTHY FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 87 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 81 |
| GAMA HEALTHCARE LTD | 76 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 73 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 166 |
| 0-1m | 113 |
| 54m+ | 89 |
| 15m-54m | 50 |
| Other | 43 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 30,385,056 |
| Germany | 13,795,239 |
| United States | 9,471,930 |
| Netherlands | 5,836,462 |
| Switzerland | 4,360,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,823,252 | 14,561,804 | -1,261,448 |
| Germany | 5,162,771 | 8,632,468 | +3,469,697 |
| United States | 5,365,703 | 4,106,227 | -1,259,476 |
| Netherlands | 2,686,476 | 3,149,986 | +463,510 |
| Switzerland | 754,300 | 3,605,731 | +2,851,431 |
| France | 1,648,864 | 2,617,254 | +968,390 |
| Belgium | 1,933,826 | 1,428,468 | -505,358 |
| Australia | 1,616,889 | 1,708,704 | +91,815 |
| Spain | 1,523,725 | 1,744,749 | +221,024 |
| Mexico | 1,599,949 | 1,593,163 | -6,786 |
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 | 657,455 |
| XI | 229,191 |
| Germany | 185,975 |
| Italy | 86,016 |
| Ireland | 54,419 |
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 | 360,244 | 297,211 | -63,033 |
| XI | 110,032 | 119,159 | +9,127 |
| Germany | 89,942 | 96,033 | +6,091 |
| Italy | 84,230 | 1,786 | -82,444 |
| Ireland | 28,257 | 26,162 | -2,095 |
| Poland | 13,459 | 12,047 | -1,412 |
| China | 12,105 | 11,220 | -885 |
| Netherlands | 8,374 | 9,689 | +1,315 |
| Turkey | 5,191 | 10,496 | +5,305 |
| Hungary | 4,882 | 3,970 | -912 |
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) | 72,841,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,089,048 |
| Air transport | 2,348,164 |
| Other | 1,325,988 |
| Road transport | 231,708 |
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) | 31,085,140 | 41,756,484 | +10,671,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,297,489 | 14,791,559 | -3,505,930 |
| Air transport | 1,298,255 | 1,049,909 | -248,346 |
| Other | 732,503 | 593,485 | -139,018 |
| Road transport | 231,708 | 0 | -231,708 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,022,012 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,642,959 |
| Holyhead | 9,980,101 |
| Felixstowe | 9,240,938 |
| Southampton | 8,576,658 |
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 | 11,857,481 | 20,164,531 | +8,307,050 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,406,906 | 9,236,053 | -170,853 |
| Holyhead | 5,171,515 | 4,808,586 | -362,929 |
| Felixstowe | 5,359,992 | 3,880,946 | -1,479,046 |
| Southampton | 4,189,286 | 4,387,372 | +198,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,533,774 | 4,266,984 | +733,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,748,452 | 3,617,022 | -131,430 |
| Dover | 2,197,812 | 2,716,643 | +518,831 |
| 000 | 732,503 | 593,485 | -139,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 599,535 | 652,192 | +52,657 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soaps and cleaning products for toilet or personal hygiene, including medicated items