Import/export HS code 340242: Non-ionic surface-active agents
Cleaning agents without a charge, used in detergents and emulsifiers
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 | 107,041,937 |
| Netherlands | 68,422,876 |
| Italy | 35,467,251 |
| Ireland | 19,534,859 |
| Belgium | 17,546,960 |
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 | 49,620,146 | 57,421,791 | +7,801,645 |
| Netherlands | 34,535,692 | 33,887,184 | -648,508 |
| Italy | 22,205,031 | 13,262,220 | -8,942,811 |
| Ireland | 9,787,062 | 9,747,797 | -39,265 |
| Belgium | 11,675,295 | 5,871,665 | -5,803,630 |
| France | 6,775,116 | 7,078,628 | +303,512 |
| Poland | 5,405,214 | 4,503,344 | -901,870 |
| Slovakia | 5,264,293 | 3,600,722 | -1,663,571 |
| United States | 4,273,377 | 3,183,166 | -1,090,211 |
| New Zealand | 4,574,055 | 2,618,158 | -1,955,897 |
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 | 87,215,265 |
| Netherlands | 71,422,215 |
| Italy | 39,887,796 |
| United States | 36,145,105 |
| Belgium | 16,049,929 |
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 | 41,747,263 | 45,468,002 | +3,720,739 |
| Netherlands | 36,426,212 | 34,996,003 | -1,430,209 |
| Italy | 24,970,627 | 14,917,169 | -10,053,458 |
| United States | 18,639,970 | 17,505,135 | -1,134,835 |
| Belgium | 8,115,433 | 7,934,496 | -180,937 |
| Poland | 6,000,034 | 5,433,865 | -566,169 |
| Slovakia | 5,902,902 | 3,714,264 | -2,188,638 |
| France | 4,471,675 | 4,514,719 | +43,044 |
| Spain | 3,333,743 | 3,919,431 | +585,688 |
| New Zealand | 4,575,423 | 2,620,090 | -1,955,333 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 46 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 |
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 | 36 | 35 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 25 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 23 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 8 | -3 |
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) | 196,814,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,459,364 |
| Air transport | 5,502,426 |
| Other | 4,702,859 |
| Road transport | 690,428 |
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) | 100,708,828 | 96,106,046 | -4,602,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,940,992 | 56,518,372 | -7,422,620 |
| Air transport | 2,653,528 | 2,848,898 | +195,370 |
| Other | 3,165,141 | 1,537,718 | -1,627,423 |
| Road transport | 250,586 | 439,842 | +189,256 |
| Rail transport | 4,857 | 0 | -4,857 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 106,409,575 |
| London | 58,341,665 |
| Dover | 28,288,388 |
| Felixstowe | 22,299,058 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,395,691 |
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 | 52,529,271 | 53,880,304 | +1,351,033 |
| London | 29,500,868 | 28,840,797 | -660,071 |
| Dover | 14,116,482 | 14,171,906 | +55,424 |
| Felixstowe | 11,540,547 | 10,758,511 | -782,036 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,198,762 | 9,196,929 | -1,001,833 |
| Holyhead | 8,857,268 | 9,663,544 | +806,276 |
| Hull | 8,729,044 | 6,207,528 | -2,521,516 |
| Killingholme | 7,555,798 | 3,722,600 | -3,833,198 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,687,636 | 4,634,337 | -53,299 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,687,492 | 3,615,149 | -2,072,343 |
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 | 176 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 91 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 130 |
| 2025-11 | 113 |
| 2025-10 | 139 |
| 2025-09 | 118 |
| 2025-08 | 122 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| LIBRA SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 48 |
| CRC INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| CLARIANT SE | 48 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 207 |
| 1m-15m | 132 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 24 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,301,784 |
| Germany | 8,591,256 |
| United States | 8,415,491 |
| France | 7,757,182 |
| Ireland | 7,672,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 742,593 | 8,559,191 | +7,816,598 |
| Germany | 4,859,503 | 3,731,753 | -1,127,750 |
| United States | 5,202,863 | 3,212,628 | -1,990,235 |
| France | 3,075,300 | 4,681,882 | +1,606,582 |
| Ireland | 4,234,988 | 3,437,436 | -797,552 |
| Netherlands | 2,772,515 | 2,873,051 | +100,536 |
| Italy | 2,199,025 | 2,291,838 | +92,813 |
| Spain | 2,220,267 | 1,869,083 | -351,184 |
| Poland | 1,903,334 | 1,637,303 | -266,031 |
| India | 1,564,138 | 1,556,297 | -7,841 |
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 | 274,202 |
| Czechia | 40,334 |
| Poland | 7,844 |
| Belgium | 1,209 |
| Italy | 23 |
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 | 150,753 | 123,449 | -27,304 |
| Czechia | 20,643 | 19,691 | -952 |
| Poland | 0 | 7,844 | +7,844 |
| Belgium | 131 | 1,078 | +947 |
| Italy | 0 | 23 | +23 |
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) | 48,816,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,177,083 |
| Air transport | 13,147,203 |
| Other | 331,422 |
| Rail transport | 2,010 |
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) | 24,624,036 | 24,192,531 | -431,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,057,998 | 15,119,085 | -6,938,913 |
| Air transport | 2,736,604 | 10,410,599 | +7,673,995 |
| Other | 176,571 | 154,851 | -21,720 |
| Rail transport | 2,010 | 0 | -2,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,711,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,564,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,473,055 |
| ZLC | 8,225,974 |
| Southampton | 7,204,552 |
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 | 13,396,749 | 11,315,130 | -2,081,619 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,205,149 | 5,359,585 | -1,845,564 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,369,533 | 6,103,522 | -266,011 |
| ZLC | 52,108 | 8,173,866 | +8,121,758 |
| Southampton | 3,959,572 | 3,244,980 | -714,592 |
| Felixstowe | 2,908,851 | 2,741,298 | -167,553 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,434,486 | 2,168,530 | -1,265,956 |
| London | 1,113,615 | 2,492,641 | +1,379,026 |
| Holyhead | 1,750,367 | 1,738,646 | -11,721 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,077,673 | 976,584 | -1,101,089 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cleaning agents without a charge, used in detergents and emulsifiers