Import/export HS code 340249: Various surface-active agents
Other types of cleaning agents not listed in specific 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 55,041,598 |
| Germany | 5,236,052 |
| United States | 3,924,503 |
| Greece | 3,538,232 |
| France | 3,139,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,254,631 | 29,786,967 | +4,532,336 |
| Germany | 2,706,724 | 2,529,328 | -177,396 |
| United States | 2,365,198 | 1,559,305 | -805,893 |
| Greece | 1,561,477 | 1,976,755 | +415,278 |
| France | 1,602,014 | 1,537,252 | -64,762 |
| Netherlands | 1,285,078 | 1,072,898 | -212,180 |
| China | 971,612 | 989,668 | +18,056 |
| Spain | 806,683 | 669,425 | -137,258 |
| Czechia | 423,790 | 484,378 | +60,588 |
| South Korea | 308,216 | 189,769 | -118,447 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 55,279,000 |
| Germany | 4,752,473 |
| United States | 4,698,882 |
| Greece | 3,555,322 |
| France | 3,309,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,388,700 | 29,890,300 | +4,501,600 |
| Germany | 2,734,934 | 2,017,539 | -717,395 |
| United States | 2,847,213 | 1,851,669 | -995,544 |
| Greece | 1,578,567 | 1,976,755 | +398,188 |
| France | 1,694,930 | 1,614,373 | -80,557 |
| Spain | 993,335 | 1,226,038 | +232,703 |
| China | 1,052,312 | 1,062,407 | +10,095 |
| Netherlands | 276,827 | 296,630 | +19,803 |
| South Korea | 308,216 | 205,213 | -103,003 |
| Australia | 151,000 | 233,534 | +82,534 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 6 | +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) | 64,017,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,193,260 |
| Air transport | 2,103,033 |
| Other | 1,922,207 |
| Road transport | 115,215 |
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) | 30,450,708 | 33,566,539 | +3,115,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,865,527 | 6,327,733 | +462,206 |
| Air transport | 1,113,538 | 989,495 | -124,043 |
| Other | 1,133,922 | 788,285 | -345,637 |
| Road transport | 16,978 | 98,237 | +81,259 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 48,480,559 |
| Hull | 5,702,430 |
| Dover | 5,142,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,524,060 |
| Felixstowe | 3,503,662 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 22,021,847 | 26,458,712 | +4,436,865 |
| Hull | 2,460,470 | 3,241,960 | +781,490 |
| Dover | 2,584,147 | 2,558,807 | -25,340 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,388,075 | 1,135,985 | -1,252,090 |
| Felixstowe | 1,762,008 | 1,741,654 | -20,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,360,109 | 1,561,613 | +201,504 |
| 000 | 1,133,922 | 788,285 | -345,637 |
| Southampton | 1,190,390 | 469,857 | -720,533 |
| Eurotunnel | 880,536 | 748,773 | -131,763 |
| London Stansted Airport | 607,112 | 491,465 | -115,647 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 61 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 50 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 47 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| MIBELLE LTD | 45 |
| RENNER COATINGS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| ROYAL SANDERS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 41 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 79 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,109,480 |
| Netherlands | 8,067,282 |
| Poland | 7,299,666 |
| Spain | 6,544,703 |
| Belgium | 5,472,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,956,146 | 4,153,334 | -802,812 |
| Netherlands | 4,336,100 | 3,731,182 | -604,918 |
| Poland | 3,470,868 | 3,828,798 | +357,930 |
| Spain | 2,943,483 | 3,601,220 | +657,737 |
| Belgium | 2,594,008 | 2,878,891 | +284,883 |
| Germany | 3,148,441 | 2,293,436 | -855,005 |
| Italy | 2,219,006 | 1,911,575 | -307,431 |
| United States | 1,549,920 | 2,449,354 | +899,434 |
| Sweden | 1,168,274 | 2,127,739 | +959,465 |
| Norway | 1,427,758 | 1,409,500 | -18,258 |
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 | 118,008 |
| Netherlands | 13,359 |
| Czechia | 7,602 |
| Germany | 3,942 |
| Belgium | 96 |
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 | 56,193 | 61,815 | +5,622 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,359 | +13,359 |
| Czechia | 0 | 7,602 | +7,602 |
| Germany | 1,497 | 2,445 | +948 |
| Belgium | 73 | 23 | -50 |
| Nicaragua | 74 | 0 | -74 |
| Ireland | 0 | 41 | +41 |
| China | 33 | 0 | -33 |
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) | 47,763,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,212,592 |
| Air transport | 1,617,075 |
| Other | 203,605 |
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) | 23,304,336 | 24,459,136 | +1,154,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,786,315 | 15,426,277 | -2,360,038 |
| Air transport | 839,678 | 777,397 | -62,281 |
| Other | 96,171 | 107,434 | +11,263 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 26,702,744 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,951,902 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,839,474 |
| Southampton | 5,223,038 |
| Felixstowe | 3,773,274 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,643,168 | 14,059,576 | +1,416,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,455,004 | 10,496,898 | -2,958,106 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,392,754 | 2,446,720 | -946,034 |
| Southampton | 2,437,983 | 2,785,055 | +347,072 |
| Felixstowe | 1,786,815 | 1,986,459 | +199,644 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,576,829 | 1,511,075 | -65,754 |
| Dover | 611,610 | 1,488,575 | +876,965 |
| Portsmouth | 1,035,211 | 991,837 | -43,374 |
| Hull | 1,086,872 | 752,861 | -334,011 |
| Holyhead | 620,901 | 700,552 | +79,651 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340249
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of cleaning agents not listed in specific categories