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 | 4,610,610 |
| Netherlands | 3,404,939 |
| Germany | 2,942,586 |
| France | 2,189,140 |
| Belgium | 1,455,967 |
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 | 2,628,203 | 1,982,407 | -645,796 |
| Netherlands | 1,882,033 | 1,522,906 | -359,127 |
| Germany | 2,001,281 | 941,305 | -1,059,976 |
| France | 905,224 | 1,283,916 | +378,692 |
| Belgium | 664,661 | 791,306 | +126,645 |
| Sweden | 878,708 | 475,736 | -402,972 |
| Ireland | 552,410 | 236,518 | -315,892 |
| South Korea | 280,974 | 196,613 | -84,361 |
| United States | 171,370 | 161,908 | -9,462 |
| 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 | 5,419,881 |
| Germany | 5,080,419 |
| France | 2,401,514 |
| United States | 1,937,095 |
| Sweden | 1,353,996 |
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 | 3,165,689 | 2,254,192 | -911,497 |
| Germany | 3,008,239 | 2,072,180 | -936,059 |
| France | 1,181,819 | 1,219,695 | +37,876 |
| United States | 758,185 | 1,178,910 | +420,725 |
| Sweden | 875,009 | 478,987 | -396,022 |
| Ireland | 483,938 | 221,177 | -262,761 |
| South Korea | 283,363 | 202,577 | -80,786 |
| Netherlands | 171,193 | 127,674 | -43,519 |
| China | 134,967 | 100,734 | -34,233 |
| Italy | 146,061 | 66,355 | -79,706 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 11 | +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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +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) | 14,674,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,395,339 |
| Air transport | 736,941 |
| Other | 208,130 |
| Rail transport | 81,189 |
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) | 8,335,679 | 6,339,260 | -1,996,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,580,070 | 1,815,269 | +235,199 |
| Air transport | 446,035 | 290,906 | -155,129 |
| Other | 147,436 | 60,694 | -86,742 |
| Rail transport | 76,126 | 5,063 | -71,063 |
| 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 | 5,264,028 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,040,332 |
| Dover | 1,878,329 |
| London | 1,469,344 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,075,655 |
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 | 3,252,194 | 2,011,834 | -1,240,360 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,678,146 | 1,362,186 | -315,960 |
| Dover | 1,128,429 | 749,900 | -378,529 |
| London | 616,569 | 852,775 | +236,206 |
| Middlesbrough | 594,424 | 481,231 | -113,193 |
| Felixstowe | 464,364 | 579,357 | +114,993 |
| Killingholme | 221,509 | 725,613 | +504,104 |
| Eurotunnel | 370,116 | 246,940 | -123,176 |
| Harwich | 215,836 | 355,731 | +139,895 |
| Dagenham | 462,883 | 0 | -462,883 |
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 | 40 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 45 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 43 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 39 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 39 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 38 |
| LA LUCCA SPANISH CLEANING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 37 |
| LEMON FRESH UK LTD | 33 |
| ROBERT MCBRIDE LTD | 32 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 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 | 2,360,896 |
| Germany | 1,416,273 |
| India | 1,274,068 |
| Ireland | 1,026,857 |
| Japan | 869,977 |
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 | 1,082,702 | 1,278,194 | +195,492 |
| Germany | 643,185 | 773,088 | +129,903 |
| India | 627,838 | 646,230 | +18,392 |
| Ireland | 539,665 | 487,192 | -52,473 |
| Japan | 458,793 | 411,184 | -47,609 |
| Colombia | 289,108 | 263,113 | -25,995 |
| Turkey | 261,027 | 277,193 | +16,166 |
| France | 171,366 | 324,769 | +153,403 |
| United States | 412,065 | 83,813 | -328,252 |
| Netherlands | 220,420 | 249,552 | +29,132 |
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 | 142,381 |
| China | 22,539 |
| XU | 4,705 |
| 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 | 71,895 | 70,486 | -1,409 |
| China | 8,666 | 13,873 | +5,207 |
| XU | 147 | 4,558 | +4,411 |
| Spain | 42 | 0 | -42 |
| Belgium | 9 | 9 | +0 |
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) | 7,334,765 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,647,789 |
| Air transport | 769,318 |
| Other | 169,685 |
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) | 3,137,194 | 4,197,571 | +1,060,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,351,643 | 2,296,146 | -1,055,497 |
| Air transport | 418,652 | 350,666 | -67,986 |
| Other | 80,759 | 88,926 | +8,167 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,177,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,938,455 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,711,379 |
| Felixstowe | 1,415,756 |
| Southampton | 945,965 |
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 | 1,504,216 | 1,673,487 | +169,271 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,175,831 | 1,762,624 | +586,793 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,552,030 | 1,159,349 | -392,681 |
| Felixstowe | 677,380 | 738,376 | +60,996 |
| Southampton | 682,919 | 263,046 | -419,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 265,923 | 188,668 | -77,255 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,545 | 158,677 | -55,868 |
| Dover | 95,023 | 224,067 | +129,044 |
| Hull | 138,732 | 161,946 | +23,214 |
| Holyhead | 166,182 | 119,605 | -46,577 |
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