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 | 4,705,991 |
| Belgium | 3,467,300 |
| Germany | 2,793,367 |
| France | 2,637,240 |
| Netherlands | 1,870,554 |
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 | 2,233,104 | 2,472,887 | +239,783 |
| Belgium | 1,899,693 | 1,567,607 | -332,086 |
| Germany | 1,380,791 | 1,412,576 | +31,785 |
| France | 1,264,358 | 1,372,882 | +108,524 |
| Netherlands | 851,559 | 1,018,995 | +167,436 |
| China | 1,081,310 | 736,365 | -344,945 |
| United States | 563,229 | 794,920 | +231,691 |
| Sweden | 487,389 | 334,804 | -152,585 |
| Switzerland | 436,370 | 276,752 | -159,618 |
| Denmark | 136,125 | 69,433 | -66,692 |
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 | 4,499,329 |
| China | 3,893,522 |
| Belgium | 2,859,420 |
| Germany | 2,271,473 |
| Netherlands | 1,738,848 |
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 | 2,248,992 | 2,250,337 | +1,345 |
| China | 2,183,366 | 1,710,156 | -473,210 |
| Belgium | 1,454,549 | 1,404,871 | -49,678 |
| Germany | 1,017,906 | 1,253,567 | +235,661 |
| Netherlands | 922,963 | 815,885 | -107,078 |
| France | 790,089 | 794,880 | +4,791 |
| United States | 574,277 | 704,937 | +130,660 |
| Japan | 325,666 | 476,735 | +151,069 |
| United Kingdom | 219,529 | 215,246 | -4,283 |
| Denmark | 136,125 | 69,433 | -66,692 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Devon | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -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) | 13,663,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,847,666 |
| Air transport | 2,729,783 |
| Other | 621,465 |
| 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) | 6,842,747 | 6,820,710 | -22,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,050,466 | 1,797,200 | -253,266 |
| Air transport | 1,363,649 | 1,366,134 | +2,485 |
| Other | 357,784 | 263,681 | -94,103 |
| 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 | 5,094,415 |
| Felixstowe | 2,081,993 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,049,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,975,470 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,675,525 |
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 | 2,616,475 | 2,477,940 | -138,535 |
| Felixstowe | 1,109,676 | 972,317 | -137,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,053,426 | 995,644 | -57,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 761,222 | 1,214,248 | +453,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 964,107 | 711,418 | -252,689 |
| Holyhead | 652,749 | 613,469 | -39,280 |
| Killingholme | 541,230 | 454,386 | -86,844 |
| Runcorn | 284,323 | 515,672 | +231,349 |
| 000 | 357,784 | 263,681 | -94,103 |
| Purfleet | 364,823 | 239,370 | -125,453 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 100 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 49 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 48 |
| DELAVAL LIMITED | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 43 |
| COMPLETE POOL CONTROLS LIMITED | 43 |
| NCH (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| KILCO (INTERNATIONAL) LTD | 41 |
| PLASTICA LIMITED | 40 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 11,010,163 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,075,711 |
| Germany | 7,329,811 |
| Ireland | 6,610,003 |
| Spain | 3,947,013 |
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 | 6,165,996 | 4,844,167 | -1,321,829 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,121,557 | 3,954,154 | -2,167,403 |
| Germany | 3,443,944 | 3,885,867 | +441,923 |
| Ireland | 3,648,078 | 2,961,925 | -686,153 |
| Spain | 2,075,958 | 1,871,055 | -204,903 |
| France | 2,015,668 | 1,888,057 | -127,611 |
| Australia | 2,194,776 | 1,667,871 | -526,905 |
| Israel | 2,489,239 | 1,169,973 | -1,319,266 |
| Netherlands | 1,197,775 | 1,929,085 | +731,310 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,898,198 | 1,194,640 | -703,558 |
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 | 276,779 |
| Ireland | 2,863 |
| France | 1,019 |
| China | 298 |
| Belgium | 113 |
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 | 117,794 | 158,985 | +41,191 |
| Ireland | 1,020 | 1,843 | +823 |
| 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) | 45,222,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,221,406 |
| Air transport | 7,572,113 |
| Other | 1,507,386 |
| Road transport | 28,860 |
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) | 22,598,614 | 22,624,161 | +25,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,740,321 | 17,481,085 | -5,259,236 |
| Air transport | 4,183,250 | 3,388,863 | -794,387 |
| Other | 820,635 | 686,751 | -133,884 |
| Road transport | 28,860 | 0 | -28,860 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,766,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,156,378 |
| Dover | 9,396,405 |
| Southampton | 7,792,987 |
| Felixstowe | 7,168,901 |
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 | 11,930,498 | 13,835,839 | +1,905,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,190,077 | 9,966,301 | +776,224 |
| Dover | 6,421,158 | 2,975,247 | -3,445,911 |
| Southampton | 4,734,084 | 3,058,903 | -1,675,181 |
| Felixstowe | 4,635,303 | 2,533,598 | -2,101,705 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,544,330 | 2,721,224 | -823,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,723,940 | 1,820,178 | +96,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,000,701 | 1,500,626 | -500,075 |
| Holyhead | 1,726,506 | 1,559,172 | -167,334 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,184,128 | 890,803 | -293,325 |
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