Import/export HS code 34012010: Flakes, wafers, or powdered soap
Soap in the form of flakes, granules, powders, or wafers for various uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,105,891 |
| Malaysia | 822,265 |
| Netherlands | 753,988 |
| Indonesia | 565,645 |
| China | 326,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 692,308 | 413,583 | -278,725 |
| Malaysia | 528,198 | 294,067 | -234,131 |
| Netherlands | 89,912 | 664,076 | +574,164 |
| Indonesia | 159,947 | 405,698 | +245,751 |
| China | 136,687 | 189,955 | +53,268 |
| United States | 157,382 | 162,278 | +4,896 |
| Belgium | 179,342 | 123,710 | -55,632 |
| Germany | 130,269 | 138,313 | +8,044 |
| Turkey | 120,405 | 83,733 | -36,672 |
| Ireland | 56,565 | 28,381 | -28,184 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1,668,130 |
| Italy | 1,110,299 |
| China | 374,819 |
| Malaysia | 355,869 |
| United States | 344,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 439,024 | 1,229,106 | +790,082 |
| Italy | 694,983 | 415,316 | -279,667 |
| China | 179,643 | 195,176 | +15,533 |
| Malaysia | 294,874 | 60,995 | -233,879 |
| United States | 160,648 | 183,673 | +23,025 |
| Turkey | 120,405 | 83,733 | -36,672 |
| Belgium | 85,158 | 104,508 | +19,350 |
| Germany | 74,607 | 65,943 | -8,664 |
| South Korea | 0 | 69,284 | +69,284 |
| France | 57,361 | 972 | -56,389 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,727,077 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,749,431 |
| Other | 260,491 |
| Air transport | 178,638 |
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) | 1,185,076 | 1,542,001 | +356,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 943,970 | 805,461 | -138,509 |
| Other | 172,445 | 88,046 | -84,399 |
| Air transport | 18,261 | 160,377 | +142,116 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,283,157 |
| Liverpool Docks | 856,257 |
| Dover | 701,228 |
| Southampton | 544,097 |
| 000 | 260,491 |
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 | 336,658 | 946,499 | +609,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 394,224 | 462,033 | +67,809 |
| Dover | 501,715 | 199,513 | -302,202 |
| Southampton | 389,236 | 154,861 | -234,375 |
| 000 | 172,445 | 88,046 | -84,399 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,546 | 84,260 | -59,286 |
| Killingholme | 77,601 | 142,930 | +65,329 |
| London | 134,380 | 63,911 | -70,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,712 | 108,839 | +71,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,197 | 131,274 | +126,077 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 33 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 32 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 28 |
| ITW LIMITED | 24 |
| CHRISTINA MAY LIMITED | 20 |
| GOJO INDUSTRIES - EUROPE LIMITED | 20 |
| GEORGIA GC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 19 |
| DHC UK LIMITED | 19 |
| CRABTREE & EVELYN (OVERSEAS) LIMITED | 18 |
| ROBIN FOOD DISTRIBUTION LTD | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,357,760 |
| Netherlands | 3,307,273 |
| United States | 3,210,320 |
| Poland | 1,673,611 |
| Canada | 1,313,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,665,751 | 1,692,009 | -973,742 |
| Netherlands | 1,486,854 | 1,820,419 | +333,565 |
| United States | 1,127,060 | 2,083,260 | +956,200 |
| Poland | 837,490 | 836,121 | -1,369 |
| Canada | 626,842 | 686,236 | +59,394 |
| Austria | 536,000 | 629,392 | +93,392 |
| Belgium | 383,314 | 430,836 | +47,522 |
| Italy | 399,554 | 237,785 | -161,769 |
| Ireland | 259,610 | 109,676 | -149,934 |
| Japan | 150,823 | 154,117 | +3,294 |
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 | 212,556 |
| Belgium | 128,767 |
| Netherlands | 51,582 |
| Ireland | 1,250 |
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 | 198,996 | 13,560 | -185,436 |
| Belgium | 128,767 | 0 | -128,767 |
| Netherlands | 14,264 | 37,318 | +23,054 |
| Ireland | 1,236 | 14 | -1,222 |
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) | 12,798,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,693,608 |
| Other | 447,943 |
| Air transport | 302,899 |
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) | 6,629,738 | 6,169,049 | -460,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,478,807 | 3,214,801 | +735,994 |
| Other | 376,139 | 71,804 | -304,335 |
| Air transport | 215,945 | 86,954 | -128,991 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,554,756 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,734,937 |
| Southampton | 2,180,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,865,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 683,080 |
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 | 5,688,862 | 4,865,894 | -822,968 |
| Liverpool Docks | 903,702 | 1,831,235 | +927,533 |
| Southampton | 1,124,845 | 1,055,175 | -69,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 809,796 | 1,056,107 | +246,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 345,206 | 337,874 | -7,332 |
| 000 | 376,139 | 71,804 | -304,335 |
| Felixstowe | 123,217 | 136,167 | +12,950 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,949 | 64,051 | +4,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,819 | 6,302 | -86,517 |
| Harwich | 4,556 | 55,178 | +50,622 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34012010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soap in the form of flakes, granules, powders, or wafers for various uses