Import/export HS code 34023990: Various surface-active agents
Other cleaning and washing agents not specified in other categories
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 | 43,745,986 |
| Netherlands | 9,577,681 |
| France | 8,194,392 |
| Belgium | 7,732,380 |
| United States | 7,362,398 |
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 | 21,764,412 | 21,981,574 | +217,162 |
| Netherlands | 5,135,033 | 4,442,648 | -692,385 |
| France | 3,935,965 | 4,258,427 | +322,462 |
| Belgium | 3,928,980 | 3,803,400 | -125,580 |
| United States | 4,042,386 | 3,320,012 | -722,374 |
| Italy | 2,148,970 | 1,903,827 | -245,143 |
| China | 1,475,925 | 1,361,208 | -114,717 |
| Czechia | 861,578 | 1,008,597 | +147,019 |
| Spain | 838,306 | 879,710 | +41,404 |
| 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 | 46,120,622 |
| United States | 8,758,885 |
| France | 8,186,051 |
| Belgium | 5,881,874 |
| Italy | 5,225,669 |
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 | 23,545,686 | 22,574,936 | -970,750 |
| United States | 4,721,928 | 4,036,957 | -684,971 |
| France | 3,390,378 | 4,795,673 | +1,405,295 |
| Belgium | 3,298,688 | 2,583,186 | -715,502 |
| Italy | 2,661,595 | 2,564,074 | -97,521 |
| Netherlands | 2,466,473 | 2,143,836 | -322,637 |
| China | 1,491,245 | 1,385,610 | -105,635 |
| Japan | 823,068 | 952,724 | +129,656 |
| Czechia | 746,153 | 1,018,966 | +272,813 |
| Spain | 881,130 | 774,578 | -106,552 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| 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 | 22 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Kent | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +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) | 47,439,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,512,636 |
| Other | 2,709,853 |
| Air transport | 1,828,809 |
| Road transport | 196,556 |
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) | 24,687,639 | 22,752,301 | -1,935,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,242,440 | 20,270,196 | +1,027,756 |
| Other | 1,412,021 | 1,297,832 | -114,189 |
| Air transport | 900,835 | 927,974 | +27,139 |
| Road transport | 2,418 | 194,138 | +191,720 |
| 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 | 13,113,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,112,382 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,984,754 |
| Southampton | 4,889,076 |
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 | 6,451,115 | 6,662,758 | +211,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,295,359 | 7,817,023 | +2,521,664 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,438,757 | 2,545,997 | +107,240 |
| Southampton | 2,525,535 | 2,363,541 | -161,994 |
| London | 1,941,226 | 2,465,055 | +523,829 |
| Felixstowe | 2,489,817 | 1,784,612 | -705,205 |
| Killingholme | 2,305,172 | 1,525,045 | -780,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,587,051 | 2,036,514 | +449,463 |
| 000 | 1,412,021 | 1,297,832 | -114,189 |
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 | 89 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 60 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 62 |
| 2025-10 | 69 |
| 2025-09 | 55 |
| 2025-08 | 70 |
| 2025-07 | 74 |
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 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 45 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 45 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 99 |
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 19,736,502 |
| France | 15,445,360 |
| Italy | 11,018,536 |
| Germany | 6,428,610 |
| Norway | 6,271,380 |
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 | 11,656,809 | 8,079,693 | -3,577,116 |
| France | 7,338,950 | 8,106,410 | +767,460 |
| Italy | 4,950,491 | 6,068,045 | +1,117,554 |
| Germany | 3,391,554 | 3,037,056 | -354,498 |
| Norway | 3,051,407 | 3,219,973 | +168,566 |
| Belgium | 3,757,919 | 1,584,938 | -2,172,981 |
| Netherlands | 2,876,297 | 1,958,348 | -917,949 |
| China | 2,129,531 | 2,325,075 | +195,544 |
| India | 2,026,640 | 1,499,510 | -527,130 |
| Spain | 1,982,765 | 1,469,533 | -513,232 |
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 | 58,382 |
| Italy | 39,575 |
| XU | 34,459 |
| Germany | 20,679 |
| Ireland | 868 |
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 | 22,954 | 35,428 | +12,474 |
| Italy | 38,283 | 1,292 | -36,991 |
| XU | 14,030 | 20,429 | +6,399 |
| Germany | 11,310 | 9,369 | -1,941 |
| Ireland | 220 | 648 | +428 |
| France | 43 | 132 | +89 |
| China | 20 | 0 | -20 |
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) | 68,853,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,735,114 |
| Air transport | 2,116,827 |
| Other | 154,158 |
| 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) | 37,703,364 | 31,150,196 | -6,553,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,321,560 | 23,413,554 | -1,908,006 |
| Air transport | 1,820,479 | 296,348 | -1,524,131 |
| Other | 86,860 | 67,298 | -19,562 |
| 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 | 25,557,027 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,310,467 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,866,752 |
| Hull | 14,255,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,620,308 |
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 | 13,597,116 | 11,959,911 | -1,637,205 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,431,408 | 9,879,059 | -1,552,349 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,070,216 | 8,796,536 | -1,273,680 |
| Hull | 5,900,168 | 8,355,782 | +2,455,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,361,003 | 6,259,305 | -1,101,698 |
| Felixstowe | 4,481,781 | 2,834,799 | -1,646,982 |
| Southampton | 3,749,638 | 3,044,943 | -704,695 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,960,640 | 1,116,538 | -1,844,102 |
| Holyhead | 797,492 | 631,606 | -165,886 |
| Heysham | 692,720 | 534,628 | -158,092 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34023990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cleaning and washing agents not specified in other categories