Import/export HS code 340239: Various surface-active agents
Other types of cleaning and washing agents not listed elsewhere
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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 | 43,839,052 |
| Netherlands | 9,924,570 |
| France | 8,640,810 |
| China | 8,225,207 |
| Belgium | 7,830,082 |
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 | 21,790,708 | 22,048,344 | +257,636 |
| Netherlands | 5,261,681 | 4,662,889 | -598,792 |
| France | 4,260,915 | 4,379,895 | +118,980 |
| China | 2,950,313 | 5,274,894 | +2,324,581 |
| Belgium | 3,981,481 | 3,848,601 | -132,880 |
| United States | 4,227,364 | 3,367,595 | -859,769 |
| Italy | 2,148,970 | 1,903,827 | -245,143 |
| Czechia | 861,578 | 1,008,597 | +147,019 |
| Spain | 916,245 | 950,830 | +34,585 |
| Japan | 506,854 | 676,884 | +170,030 |
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 | 46,177,949 |
| United States | 9,191,811 |
| France | 8,707,824 |
| China | 8,252,568 |
| Belgium | 5,881,874 |
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 | 23,561,395 | 22,616,554 | -944,841 |
| United States | 4,936,706 | 4,255,105 | -681,601 |
| France | 3,787,648 | 4,920,176 | +1,132,528 |
| China | 2,967,133 | 5,285,435 | +2,318,302 |
| Belgium | 3,298,688 | 2,583,186 | -715,502 |
| Italy | 2,661,595 | 2,564,074 | -97,521 |
| Netherlands | 2,466,473 | 2,235,407 | -231,066 |
| Japan | 961,339 | 995,533 | +34,194 |
| Spain | 1,014,504 | 845,698 | -168,806 |
| Czechia | 746,153 | 1,018,966 | +272,813 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
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 | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Kent | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +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) | 48,155,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,278,480 |
| Other | 3,262,741 |
| Air transport | 1,958,388 |
| Road transport | 212,907 |
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) | 25,051,877 | 23,103,717 | -1,948,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,443,738 | 24,834,742 | +3,391,004 |
| Other | 1,713,731 | 1,549,010 | -164,721 |
| Air transport | 1,000,486 | 957,902 | -42,584 |
| Road transport | 2,418 | 210,489 | +208,071 |
| Rail transport | 14,327 | 0 | -14,327 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 25,446,272 |
| Dover | 13,525,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,260,849 |
| Felixstowe | 10,557,363 |
| Southampton | 5,056,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 14,083,389 | 11,362,883 | -2,720,506 |
| Dover | 6,697,112 | 6,828,249 | +131,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,432,064 | 7,828,785 | +2,396,721 |
| Felixstowe | 4,469,912 | 6,087,451 | +1,617,539 |
| Southampton | 2,587,151 | 2,469,358 | -117,793 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,438,757 | 2,545,997 | +107,240 |
| London | 1,946,860 | 2,494,069 | +547,209 |
| Killingholme | 2,305,172 | 1,525,045 | -780,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,593,012 | 2,036,514 | +443,502 |
| 000 | 1,713,731 | 1,549,010 | -164,721 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 92 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 65 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 64 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 56 |
| 2025-08 | 76 |
| 2025-07 | 77 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 47 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 47 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 47 |
| CLARIANT SE | 47 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 46 |
| MOLTON BROWN LIMITED | 46 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 45 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 17 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
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 | 19,786,530 |
| France | 15,478,195 |
| Italy | 11,021,887 |
| Norway | 6,848,782 |
| Ireland | 6,487,107 |
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 | 11,706,837 | 8,079,693 | -3,627,144 |
| France | 7,371,785 | 8,106,410 | +734,625 |
| Italy | 4,952,842 | 6,069,045 | +1,116,203 |
| Norway | 3,628,809 | 3,219,973 | -408,836 |
| Ireland | 3,526,546 | 2,960,561 | -565,985 |
| Germany | 3,414,986 | 3,038,717 | -376,269 |
| Belgium | 3,757,919 | 1,587,340 | -2,170,579 |
| Netherlands | 2,876,297 | 1,959,908 | -916,389 |
| China | 2,129,531 | 2,332,329 | +202,798 |
| India | 2,028,590 | 1,499,510 | -529,080 |
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 | 1,781,147 |
| XI | 1,108,166 |
| China | 82,770 |
| Malaysia | 61,390 |
| Germany | 53,854 |
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 | 945,869 | 835,278 | -110,591 |
| XI | 554,204 | 553,962 | -242 |
| China | 45,155 | 37,615 | -7,540 |
| Malaysia | 41,718 | 19,672 | -22,046 |
| Germany | 22,496 | 31,358 | +8,862 |
| Italy | 47,662 | 3,239 | -44,423 |
| Spain | 27,093 | 0 | -27,093 |
| Netherlands | 7,025 | 0 | -7,025 |
| Switzerland | 6,104 | 0 | -6,104 |
| France | 3,079 | 1,353 | -1,726 |
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) | 69,749,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,936,933 |
| Other | 3,202,698 |
| Air transport | 2,200,081 |
| Road transport | 4,090 |
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) | 38,531,580 | 31,218,403 | -7,313,177 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,418,365 | 23,518,568 | -1,899,797 |
| Other | 1,717,870 | 1,484,828 | -233,042 |
| Air transport | 1,866,851 | 333,230 | -1,533,621 |
| Road transport | 4,090 | 0 | -4,090 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,737,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,444,151 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,881,109 |
| Hull | 14,683,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,704,803 |
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 | 13,679,668 | 12,058,130 | -1,621,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,563,431 | 9,880,720 | -1,682,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,073,041 | 8,808,068 | -1,264,973 |
| Hull | 6,327,531 | 8,355,782 | +2,028,251 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,427,813 | 6,276,990 | -1,150,823 |
| Felixstowe | 4,491,914 | 2,856,057 | -1,635,857 |
| Southampton | 3,846,594 | 3,052,295 | -794,299 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,960,640 | 1,116,538 | -1,844,102 |
| 000 | 1,717,870 | 1,484,828 | -233,042 |
| Holyhead | 807,828 | 631,606 | -176,222 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 340239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of cleaning and washing agents not listed elsewhere