Import/export HS code 38089420: Halogenated compound-based disinfectants
Disinfectants based on halogenated compounds, effective against a wide range of pathogens
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,555,824 |
| Belgium | 3,440,745 |
| Germany | 2,829,282 |
| France | 2,571,447 |
| Netherlands | 1,852,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,281,684 | 2,274,140 | -7,544 |
| Belgium | 1,892,824 | 1,547,921 | -344,903 |
| Germany | 1,372,735 | 1,456,547 | +83,812 |
| France | 1,237,507 | 1,333,940 | +96,433 |
| Netherlands | 871,108 | 981,634 | +110,526 |
| China | 1,118,045 | 703,854 | -414,191 |
| United States | 499,529 | 850,723 | +351,194 |
| Sweden | 495,478 | 356,668 | -138,810 |
| Switzerland | 405,545 | 314,011 | -91,534 |
| Denmark | 136,125 | 57,656 | -78,469 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,359,411 |
| China | 3,944,701 |
| Belgium | 2,896,061 |
| Germany | 2,140,941 |
| Netherlands | 1,739,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,297,460 | 2,061,951 | -235,509 |
| China | 2,215,423 | 1,729,278 | -486,145 |
| Belgium | 1,497,809 | 1,398,252 | -99,557 |
| Germany | 1,049,964 | 1,090,977 | +41,013 |
| Netherlands | 894,868 | 844,294 | -50,574 |
| France | 824,900 | 798,766 | -26,134 |
| United States | 418,341 | 809,023 | +390,682 |
| Japan | 272,192 | 521,309 | +249,117 |
| United Kingdom | 216,885 | 220,653 | +3,768 |
| Denmark | 136,125 | 57,656 | -78,469 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Devon | 3 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Devon | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -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) | 13,514,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,843,801 |
| Air transport | 2,723,604 |
| Other | 621,549 |
| Road transport | 10,775 |
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) | 6,879,587 | 6,635,241 | -244,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,027,283 | 1,816,518 | -210,765 |
| Air transport | 1,334,493 | 1,389,111 | +54,618 |
| Other | 364,556 | 256,993 | -107,563 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,775 | +10,775 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,968,770 |
| Felixstowe | 2,099,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,038,169 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,955,684 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,716,189 |
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 | 2,609,508 | 2,359,262 | -250,246 |
| Felixstowe | 1,121,551 | 977,771 | -143,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,048,926 | 989,243 | -59,683 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 723,297 | 1,232,387 | +509,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 914,793 | 801,396 | -113,397 |
| Holyhead | 763,900 | 421,820 | -342,080 |
| Killingholme | 579,226 | 427,651 | -151,575 |
| Runcorn | 284,323 | 461,576 | +177,253 |
| Purfleet | 448,724 | 180,254 | -268,470 |
| 000 | 364,556 | 256,993 | -107,563 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 99 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 48 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 47 |
| DELAVAL LIMITED | 47 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 42 |
| COMPLETE POOL CONTROLS LIMITED | 42 |
| NCH (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| KILCO (INTERNATIONAL) LTD | 40 |
| PLASTICA LIMITED | 39 |
| A.M. ADAMS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 10,871,525 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,325,897 |
| Germany | 7,020,933 |
| Ireland | 6,595,333 |
| Spain | 3,946,767 |
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 | 6,084,806 | 4,786,719 | -1,298,087 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,767,924 | 3,557,973 | -2,209,951 |
| Germany | 3,315,006 | 3,705,927 | +390,921 |
| Ireland | 3,454,060 | 3,141,273 | -312,787 |
| Spain | 2,082,599 | 1,864,168 | -218,431 |
| Australia | 2,216,191 | 1,692,276 | -523,915 |
| France | 2,056,190 | 1,845,623 | -210,567 |
| Israel | 2,626,479 | 1,142,204 | -1,484,275 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,374,514 | 1,742,625 | +368,111 |
| Netherlands | 1,332,044 | 1,756,238 | +424,194 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,246,246 |
| XI | 276,107 |
| Ireland | 3,219 |
| France | 1,019 |
| China | 298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 702,739 | 543,507 | -159,232 |
| XI | 115,910 | 160,197 | +44,287 |
| Ireland | 1,243 | 1,976 | +733 |
| France | 1,019 | 0 | -1,019 |
| China | 259 | 39 | -220 |
| Belgium | 0 | 113 | +113 |
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) | 44,413,053 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,623,635 |
| Air transport | 7,560,419 |
| Other | 1,527,002 |
| Road transport | 62,509 |
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) | 21,958,325 | 22,454,728 | +496,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,030,313 | 17,593,322 | -4,436,991 |
| Air transport | 4,086,817 | 3,473,602 | -613,215 |
| Other | 821,170 | 705,832 | -115,338 |
| Road transport | 62,509 | 0 | -62,509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,033,410 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,241,052 |
| Dover | 9,622,818 |
| Southampton | 7,876,793 |
| Felixstowe | 7,169,694 |
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 | 11,599,148 | 13,434,262 | +1,835,114 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,245,442 | 8,995,610 | -249,832 |
| Dover | 6,408,744 | 3,214,074 | -3,194,670 |
| Southampton | 4,677,296 | 3,199,497 | -1,477,799 |
| Felixstowe | 3,750,071 | 3,419,623 | -330,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,445,533 | 2,808,102 | -637,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,741,561 | 1,772,126 | +30,565 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,831,018 | 1,669,035 | -161,983 |
| Holyhead | 1,673,463 | 1,575,639 | -97,824 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,145,747 | 889,154 | -256,593 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Disinfectants based on halogenated compounds, effective against a wide range of pathogens