Import/export HS code 340241: Cationic surface-active agents
Cleaning agents with a positive charge, used in fabric softeners and disinfectants
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,674,399 |
| Netherlands | 3,378,815 |
| Germany | 2,720,993 |
| France | 2,196,377 |
| Belgium | 1,408,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,650,222 | 2,024,177 | -626,045 |
| Netherlands | 1,868,673 | 1,510,142 | -358,531 |
| Germany | 1,845,181 | 875,812 | -969,369 |
| France | 895,076 | 1,301,301 | +406,225 |
| Belgium | 580,695 | 827,941 | +247,246 |
| Sweden | 896,117 | 422,812 | -473,305 |
| Ireland | 568,229 | 278,862 | -289,367 |
| South Korea | 303,576 | 181,141 | -122,435 |
| United States | 154,011 | 172,359 | +18,348 |
| Turkey | 0 | 253,001 | +253,001 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,437,130 |
| Germany | 4,967,159 |
| France | 2,384,293 |
| United States | 1,922,007 |
| Sweden | 1,322,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,115,796 | 2,321,334 | -794,462 |
| Germany | 2,971,775 | 1,995,384 | -976,391 |
| France | 1,133,967 | 1,250,326 | +116,359 |
| United States | 820,275 | 1,101,732 | +281,457 |
| Sweden | 896,667 | 426,063 | -470,604 |
| Ireland | 519,111 | 263,521 | -255,590 |
| South Korea | 305,965 | 189,709 | -116,256 |
| China | 166,874 | 70,850 | -96,024 |
| Italy | 121,932 | 63,206 | -58,726 |
| Netherlands | 63,026 | 115,191 | +52,165 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 14,429,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,459,087 |
| Air transport | 676,496 |
| Other | 179,598 |
| Rail transport | 75,705 |
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) | 8,158,564 | 6,271,065 | -1,887,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,790,963 | 1,668,124 | -122,839 |
| Air transport | 390,588 | 285,908 | -104,680 |
| Other | 120,926 | 58,672 | -62,254 |
| Rail transport | 70,642 | 5,063 | -65,579 |
| Road transport | 30,698 | 20,246 | -10,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,164,481 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,148,877 |
| Dover | 1,804,521 |
| London | 1,495,106 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,048,828 |
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 | 3,172,796 | 1,991,685 | -1,181,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,872,027 | 1,276,850 | -595,177 |
| Dover | 1,016,161 | 788,360 | -227,801 |
| London | 569,027 | 926,079 | +357,052 |
| Middlesbrough | 567,597 | 481,231 | -86,366 |
| Felixstowe | 588,844 | 448,419 | -140,425 |
| Killingholme | 329,505 | 608,467 | +278,962 |
| Harwich | 192,113 | 386,705 | +194,592 |
| Eurotunnel | 286,625 | 251,125 | -35,500 |
| Dagenham | 440,049 | 0 | -440,049 |
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 | 38 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 46 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 44 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 40 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 40 |
| LA LUCCA SPANISH CLEANING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 39 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 38 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 38 |
| LEMON FRESH UK LTD | 34 |
| ROBERT MCBRIDE LTD | 33 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,364,121 |
| Germany | 1,452,463 |
| India | 1,263,131 |
| Ireland | 1,018,355 |
| Japan | 866,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,046,081 | 1,318,040 | +271,959 |
| Germany | 739,117 | 713,346 | -25,771 |
| India | 695,800 | 567,331 | -128,469 |
| Ireland | 561,622 | 456,733 | -104,889 |
| Japan | 473,354 | 393,590 | -79,764 |
| Turkey | 278,772 | 268,607 | -10,165 |
| United States | 412,710 | 128,613 | -284,097 |
| Colombia | 266,827 | 259,396 | -7,431 |
| Netherlands | 220,366 | 245,517 | +25,151 |
| France | 118,203 | 323,406 | +205,203 |
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 | 127,361 |
| China | 21,573 |
| Spain | 42 |
| Belgium | 18 |
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 | 86,287 | 41,074 | -45,213 |
| China | 8,423 | 13,150 | +4,727 |
| Spain | 42 | 0 | -42 |
| Belgium | 18 | 0 | -18 |
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) | 7,368,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,512,984 |
| Air transport | 786,343 |
| Other | 153,866 |
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) | 3,328,167 | 4,040,697 | +712,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,255,545 | 2,257,439 | -998,106 |
| Air transport | 438,516 | 347,827 | -90,689 |
| Other | 95,324 | 58,542 | -36,782 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,179,153 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,007,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,639,115 |
| Felixstowe | 1,409,861 |
| Southampton | 970,830 |
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 | 1,643,940 | 1,535,213 | -108,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,252,467 | 1,755,393 | +502,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,473,676 | 1,165,439 | -308,237 |
| Felixstowe | 746,685 | 663,176 | -83,509 |
| Southampton | 667,431 | 303,399 | -364,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 277,726 | 188,523 | -89,203 |
| Liverpool Docks | 234,093 | 132,842 | -101,251 |
| Hull | 130,894 | 162,081 | +31,187 |
| Holyhead | 170,740 | 115,127 | -55,613 |
| Dover | 58,174 | 226,278 | +168,104 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cleaning agents with a positive charge, used in fabric softeners and disinfectants