Import/export HS code 38089410: Quaternary ammonium salt-based disinfectants
Disinfectants that use quaternary ammonium salts to kill germs
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.
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* 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 | 10,583,610 |
| Spain | 7,309,611 |
| Belgium | 6,076,086 |
| France | 3,263,218 |
| Italy | 1,999,883 |
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 | 6,293,898 | 4,289,712 | -2,004,186 |
| Spain | 3,444,192 | 3,865,419 | +421,227 |
| Belgium | 3,049,903 | 3,026,183 | -23,720 |
| France | 1,874,003 | 1,389,215 | -484,788 |
| Italy | 103,420 | 1,896,463 | +1,793,043 |
| Ireland | 820,726 | 1,091,085 | +270,359 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,729,776 | +1,729,776 |
| Netherlands | 276,911 | 916,230 | +639,319 |
| China | 362,812 | 316,964 | -45,848 |
| Turkey | 266,472 | 228,829 | -37,643 |
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 | 11,632,051 |
| Spain | 7,526,055 |
| Slovenia | 2,377,492 |
| Belgium | 2,248,273 |
| Italy | 2,027,099 |
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 | 6,839,604 | 4,792,447 | -2,047,157 |
| Spain | 3,467,646 | 4,058,409 | +590,763 |
| Slovenia | 995,212 | 1,382,280 | +387,068 |
| Belgium | 1,304,323 | 943,950 | -360,373 |
| Italy | 112,193 | 1,914,906 | +1,802,713 |
| France | 1,236,645 | 747,900 | -488,745 |
| United States | 1,055,525 | 912,207 | -143,318 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,725,136 | +1,725,136 |
| China | 382,276 | 328,377 | -53,899 |
| Netherlands | 169,844 | 431,294 | +261,450 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Kent | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Kent | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 23,787,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,989,011 |
| Other | 1,805,719 |
| Air transport | 327,392 |
| Road transport | 172,804 |
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) | 11,621,144 | 12,166,603 | +545,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,127,464 | 5,861,547 | +1,734,083 |
| Other | 823,194 | 982,525 | +159,331 |
| Air transport | 238,722 | 88,670 | -150,052 |
| Road transport | 43,616 | 129,188 | +85,572 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,225,712 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,910,787 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,717,577 |
| London | 3,052,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,873,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 4,926,740 | 4,298,972 | -627,768 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,107,724 | 3,803,063 | +695,339 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,032,984 | 1,684,593 | -348,391 |
| London | 487,949 | 2,564,526 | +2,076,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,886,497 | 986,677 | -899,820 |
| Purfleet | 984,745 | 1,119,427 | +134,682 |
| 000 | 823,194 | 982,525 | +159,331 |
| Thamesport | 556,762 | 708,344 | +151,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 497,151 | 744,134 | +246,983 |
| Felixstowe | 627,565 | 510,175 | -117,390 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Human health activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GAMA HEALTHCARE LTD | 86 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 46 |
| SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITED | 44 |
| FORQUISA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| DENTAL SKY WHOLESALER LIMITED | 38 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 34 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| ITW LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,914,813 |
| Netherlands | 9,330,580 |
| Belgium | 8,600,936 |
| Spain | 7,748,524 |
| China | 4,547,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,790,065 | 8,124,748 | +334,683 |
| Netherlands | 4,923,307 | 4,407,273 | -516,034 |
| Belgium | 4,140,767 | 4,460,169 | +319,402 |
| Spain | 2,852,848 | 4,895,676 | +2,042,828 |
| China | 2,872,542 | 1,675,083 | -1,197,459 |
| Italy | 2,239,683 | 2,201,391 | -38,292 |
| Thailand | 2,473,546 | 1,222,814 | -1,250,732 |
| Sweden | 1,897,442 | 1,462,258 | -435,184 |
| France | 1,341,244 | 1,367,950 | +26,706 |
| Philippines | 1,271,374 | 685,749 | -585,625 |
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 | 359,148 |
| Germany | 63,424 |
| Netherlands | 24,973 |
| Belgium | 21,774 |
| Ireland | 7,407 |
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 | 195,632 | 163,516 | -32,116 |
| Germany | 59,233 | 4,191 | -55,042 |
| Netherlands | 16,420 | 8,553 | -7,867 |
| Belgium | 17,157 | 4,617 | -12,540 |
| Ireland | 3,436 | 3,971 | +535 |
| South Africa | 1,440 | 1,841 | +401 |
| China | 0 | 1,206 | +1,206 |
| France | 1,107 | 0 | -1,107 |
| Italy | 56 | 181 | +125 |
| Czechia | 0 | 168 | +168 |
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) | 54,771,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,136,311 |
| Air transport | 1,261,535 |
| Other | 977,951 |
| Road transport | 62,381 |
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) | 25,619,051 | 29,152,644 | +3,533,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,070,594 | 13,065,717 | -6,004,877 |
| Air transport | 468,712 | 792,823 | +324,111 |
| Other | 564,914 | 413,037 | -151,877 |
| Road transport | 62,381 | 0 | -62,381 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,605,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,441,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,919,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,915,164 |
| Southampton | 8,191,612 |
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 | 10,591,478 | 11,013,575 | +422,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,418,238 | 8,023,637 | -394,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,626,238 | 5,293,296 | -332,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,374,268 | 3,540,896 | -1,833,372 |
| Southampton | 4,319,428 | 3,872,184 | -447,244 |
| Felixstowe | 4,521,593 | 1,887,211 | -2,634,382 |
| Holyhead | 2,489,075 | 3,781,854 | +1,292,779 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,332,328 | 2,043,285 | +710,957 |
| Dover | 629,116 | 749,021 | +119,905 |
| Heysham | 286,116 | 1,070,065 | +783,949 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Disinfectants that use quaternary ammonium salts to kill germs