Import/export HS code 340231: Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and salts
Chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, including their salts
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,755,778 |
| Italy | 2,762,617 |
| China | 2,447,734 |
| Norway | 2,155,522 |
| Netherlands | 1,938,206 |
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 | 5,254,933 | 4,500,845 | -754,088 |
| Italy | 31,530 | 2,731,087 | +2,699,557 |
| China | 1,248,200 | 1,199,534 | -48,666 |
| Norway | 914,447 | 1,241,075 | +326,628 |
| Netherlands | 902,569 | 1,035,637 | +133,068 |
| United States | 1,019,934 | 715,622 | -304,312 |
| Czechia | 499,097 | 756,735 | +257,638 |
| Belgium | 226,178 | 800,502 | +574,324 |
| Finland | 553,096 | 451,995 | -101,101 |
| Sweden | 640,089 | 229,226 | -410,863 |
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 | 12,290,643 |
| Italy | 3,225,399 |
| Norway | 2,949,669 |
| China | 2,612,681 |
| United States | 1,635,176 |
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 | 6,762,869 | 5,527,774 | -1,235,095 |
| Italy | 34,743 | 3,190,656 | +3,155,913 |
| Norway | 1,521,522 | 1,428,147 | -93,375 |
| China | 1,413,147 | 1,199,534 | -213,613 |
| United States | 903,562 | 731,614 | -171,948 |
| Belgium | 159,707 | 808,258 | +648,551 |
| Czechia | 323,163 | 599,477 | +276,314 |
| France | 254,778 | 403,991 | +149,213 |
| Poland | 340,554 | 148,317 | -192,237 |
| Netherlands | 38,474 | 173,146 | +134,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - 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) | 13,686,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,474,467 |
| Air transport | 281,692 |
| Other | 258,831 |
| Road transport | 1,478 |
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) | 5,057,710 | 8,628,658 | +3,570,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,936,965 | 5,537,502 | -1,399,463 |
| Air transport | 100,445 | 181,247 | +80,802 |
| Other | 117,418 | 141,413 | +23,995 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,478 | +1,478 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,227,903 |
| Felixstowe | 2,907,667 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,808,615 |
| Hull | 2,613,114 |
| London | 2,100,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,985,390 | 4,242,513 | +257,123 |
| Felixstowe | 1,486,385 | 1,421,282 | -65,103 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,438,058 | 1,370,557 | -67,501 |
| Hull | 1,717,911 | 895,203 | -822,708 |
| London | 564,724 | 1,535,639 | +970,915 |
| Southampton | 973,747 | 854,725 | -119,022 |
| Harwich | 633,092 | 845,275 | +212,183 |
| Dover | 539,200 | 873,932 | +334,732 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 778,605 | +778,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,732 | 485,188 | +331,456 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 48 |
| ITW LIMITED | 40 |
| NORTHERN MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 36 |
| NIMAC LIMITED | 32 |
| GREEN CIRCLE MARKETING (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 28 |
| MELALEUCA OF EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 27 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 41,873,583 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,272,119 |
| United States | 2,658,608 |
| South Africa | 1,523,342 |
| Falkland Islands | 1,184,579 |
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 | 23,380,157 | 18,493,426 | -4,886,731 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,793,214 | 1,478,905 | -314,309 |
| United States | 900,668 | 1,757,940 | +857,272 |
| South Africa | 837,186 | 686,156 | -151,030 |
| Falkland Islands | 614,929 | 569,650 | -45,279 |
| India | 152,501 | 518,687 | +366,186 |
| Netherlands | 397,727 | 234,941 | -162,786 |
| Norway | 313,748 | 222,723 | -91,025 |
| United Arab Emirates | 75,048 | 427,771 | +352,723 |
| Canada | 99,721 | 282,540 | +182,819 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,035 |
| Czechia | 3,126 |
| Poland | 2,490 |
| Portugal | 1,476 |
| XI | 1,267 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,035 | 0 | -4,035 |
| Czechia | 0 | 3,126 | +3,126 |
| Poland | 1,969 | 521 | -1,448 |
| Portugal | 1,476 | 0 | -1,476 |
| XI | 67 | 1,200 | +1,133 |
| Ireland | 138 | 81 | -57 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,815,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,841,732 |
| Air transport | 1,027,767 |
| Other | 17,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,515,025 | 24,300,184 | -4,214,841 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,243,157 | 1,598,575 | -644,582 |
| Air transport | 408,914 | 618,853 | +209,939 |
| Other | 8,648 | 8,667 | +19 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 39,646,147 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,094,964 |
| Southampton | 2,304,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,810,967 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,481,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 21,890,089 | 17,756,058 | -4,134,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,609,755 | 2,485,209 | -1,124,546 |
| Southampton | 602,320 | 1,702,347 | +1,100,027 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 994,682 | 816,285 | -178,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 842,346 | 639,192 | -203,154 |
| Felixstowe | 474,155 | 701,003 | +226,848 |
| Liverpool Docks | 393,829 | 552,845 | +159,016 |
| Dover | 396,832 | 314,715 | -82,117 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 34,056 | 664,916 | +630,860 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,603 | 511,696 | +336,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, including their salts