Import/export HS code 38089490: Various disinfectants
Other unspecified chemicals used for disinfection purposes
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 19,174,535 |
| Netherlands | 15,351,557 |
| Germany | 12,219,665 |
| Belgium | 11,860,465 |
| France | 9,505,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 9,804,223 | 9,370,312 | -433,911 |
| Netherlands | 8,590,243 | 6,761,314 | -1,828,929 |
| Germany | 6,120,136 | 6,099,529 | -20,607 |
| Belgium | 6,066,922 | 5,793,543 | -273,379 |
| France | 5,306,171 | 4,199,124 | -1,107,047 |
| Italy | 2,777,898 | 3,604,124 | +826,226 |
| United States | 1,948,487 | 1,994,241 | +45,754 |
| Ireland | 1,172,598 | 1,599,985 | +427,387 |
| China | 1,301,549 | 985,796 | -315,753 |
| Switzerland | 1,022,551 | 1,113,025 | +90,474 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 20,079,501 |
| Germany | 14,947,477 |
| France | 11,343,262 |
| Belgium | 7,502,108 |
| Italy | 6,852,588 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10,282,734 | 9,796,767 | -485,967 |
| Germany | 8,110,336 | 6,837,141 | -1,273,195 |
| France | 5,914,888 | 5,428,374 | -486,514 |
| Belgium | 3,641,388 | 3,860,720 | +219,332 |
| Italy | 3,100,264 | 3,752,324 | +652,060 |
| Netherlands | 3,535,020 | 2,839,483 | -695,537 |
| United States | 2,686,674 | 2,444,977 | -241,697 |
| China | 1,354,352 | 1,061,787 | -292,565 |
| Indonesia | 790,647 | 1,095,930 | +305,283 |
| Ireland | 877,250 | 1,005,110 | +127,860 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 7 | -11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Essex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 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) | 52,411,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,957,322 |
| Air transport | 4,347,687 |
| Other | 3,902,082 |
| Road transport | 94,678 |
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) | 26,703,548 | 25,708,350 | -995,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,936,232 | 16,021,090 | -915,142 |
| Air transport | 2,518,901 | 1,828,786 | -690,115 |
| Other | 2,285,319 | 1,616,763 | -668,556 |
| Road transport | 21,823 | 72,855 | +51,032 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,655,969 |
| Dover | 16,454,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,443,016 |
| Hull | 6,429,219 |
| Felixstowe | 6,213,133 |
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 | 14,699,558 | 10,956,411 | -3,743,147 |
| Dover | 8,951,802 | 7,502,661 | -1,449,141 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,093,501 | 3,349,515 | +256,014 |
| Hull | 3,154,127 | 3,275,092 | +120,965 |
| Felixstowe | 2,827,235 | 3,385,898 | +558,663 |
| Middlesbrough | 991,711 | 4,048,290 | +3,056,579 |
| London | 2,073,285 | 1,942,805 | -130,480 |
| 000 | 2,285,319 | 1,616,763 | -668,556 |
| Harwich | 1,678,459 | 808,946 | -869,513 |
| Southampton | 1,244,250 | 1,199,077 | -45,173 |
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 | 89 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 44 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 68 |
| 2025-11 | 72 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 76 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 98 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED | 66 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 58 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 48 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 48 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 48 |
| CHRISTEYNS FOOD HYGIENE LTD | 48 |
| STERIS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 48 |
| SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITED | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 116 |
| 1m-15m | 92 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 40,398,916 |
| Netherlands | 31,981,773 |
| Belgium | 20,080,833 |
| China | 17,334,819 |
| Germany | 15,091,086 |
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 | 19,258,059 | 21,140,857 | +1,882,798 |
| Netherlands | 16,938,945 | 15,042,828 | -1,896,117 |
| Belgium | 10,281,048 | 9,799,785 | -481,263 |
| China | 9,287,996 | 8,046,823 | -1,241,173 |
| Germany | 6,717,646 | 8,373,440 | +1,655,794 |
| France | 8,789,858 | 6,131,511 | -2,658,347 |
| Italy | 6,281,840 | 6,338,422 | +56,582 |
| Viet Nam | 6,856,057 | 4,162,668 | -2,693,389 |
| Brazil | 5,640,490 | 4,761,908 | -878,582 |
| Spain | 5,065,336 | 4,033,705 | -1,031,631 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 713,291 |
| XI | 592,268 |
| France | 412,194 |
| United States | 62,185 |
| Ireland | 54,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 318,177 | 395,114 | +76,937 |
| XI | 266,492 | 325,776 | +59,284 |
| France | 164,271 | 247,923 | +83,652 |
| United States | 60,588 | 1,597 | -58,991 |
| Ireland | 26,544 | 27,780 | +1,236 |
| Belgium | 16,654 | 3,229 | -13,425 |
| Spain | 204 | 17,877 | +17,673 |
| Germany | 7,720 | 2,226 | -5,494 |
| Poland | 1,366 | 0 | -1,366 |
| Czechia | 240 | 1,086 | +846 |
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) | 158,808,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,560,831 |
| Other | 5,335,028 |
| Air transport | 3,647,207 |
| Road transport | 3,825 |
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) | 78,688,224 | 80,120,595 | +1,432,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,007,233 | 58,553,598 | -13,453,635 |
| Other | 2,704,359 | 2,630,669 | -73,690 |
| Air transport | 1,718,017 | 1,929,190 | +211,173 |
| Road transport | 3,825 | 0 | -3,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,578,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,506,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,401,654 |
| Felixstowe | 44,941,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,208,835 |
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 | 38,739,618 | 34,838,867 | -3,900,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,507,035 | 24,999,742 | +2,492,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,638,605 | 23,763,049 | +124,444 |
| Felixstowe | 27,376,120 | 17,564,958 | -9,811,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,376,145 | 8,832,690 | -4,543,455 |
| Southampton | 10,485,556 | 8,407,176 | -2,078,380 |
| Holyhead | 4,830,483 | 8,042,079 | +3,211,596 |
| 000 | 2,704,359 | 2,630,669 | -73,690 |
| Dover | 2,982,015 | 2,094,132 | -887,883 |
| Harwich | 1,558,489 | 2,987,359 | +1,428,870 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unspecified chemicals used for disinfection purposes