Import/export HS code 28539010: Distilled or purified water
Highly purified water used in labs, medical, or industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,120,532 |
| Germany | 3,455,589 |
| Netherlands | 2,445,139 |
| Belgium | 1,140,769 |
| Switzerland | 832,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,591,563 | 1,528,969 | -1,062,594 |
| Germany | 1,880,609 | 1,574,980 | -305,629 |
| Netherlands | 1,306,313 | 1,138,826 | -167,487 |
| Belgium | 843,524 | 297,245 | -546,279 |
| Switzerland | 375,297 | 457,092 | +81,795 |
| France | 293,573 | 244,648 | -48,925 |
| Sweden | 361,167 | 6,524 | -354,643 |
| Austria | 197,721 | 141,926 | -55,795 |
| Ireland | 76,354 | 84,148 | +7,794 |
| Turkey | 93,045 | 60,405 | -32,640 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,475,061 |
| Germany | 2,874,564 |
| Netherlands | 1,912,990 |
| United Kingdom | 1,724,357 |
| Switzerland | 1,101,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,357,695 | 2,117,366 | -240,329 |
| Germany | 1,525,425 | 1,349,139 | -176,286 |
| Netherlands | 985,368 | 927,622 | -57,746 |
| United Kingdom | 1,657,617 | 66,740 | -1,590,877 |
| Switzerland | 519,331 | 581,673 | +62,342 |
| Israel | 370,706 | 64,367 | -306,339 |
| Belgium | 140,453 | 164,691 | +24,238 |
| France | 153,707 | 132,812 | -20,895 |
| Austria | 136,430 | 81,121 | -55,309 |
| Turkey | 93,045 | 60,405 | -32,640 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 5,836,039 |
| Air transport | 5,118,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,224,219 |
| Road transport | 647,657 |
| Other | 157,540 |
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) | 3,331,518 | 2,504,521 | -826,997 |
| Air transport | 3,025,959 | 2,092,310 | -933,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,368,100 | 856,119 | -511,981 |
| Road transport | 375,297 | 272,360 | -102,937 |
| Other | 101,889 | 55,651 | -46,238 |
| Rail transport | 5,003 | 0 | -5,003 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,771,896 |
| Hull | 2,644,573 |
| Dover | 1,836,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,072,504 |
| East Midlands Airport | 953,688 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 2,441,160 | 1,330,736 | -1,110,424 |
| Hull | 1,356,807 | 1,287,766 | -69,041 |
| Dover | 1,038,538 | 797,513 | -241,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,667 | 233,837 | -604,830 |
| East Midlands Airport | 448,300 | 505,388 | +57,088 |
| ZLC | 375,297 | 434,430 | +59,133 |
| Liverpool Docks | 544,505 | 140,684 | -403,821 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,198 | 257,797 | +41,599 |
| Eurotunnel | 270,607 | 163,555 | -107,052 |
| Felixstowe | 164,847 | 100,472 | -64,375 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,869,970 |
| United States | 2,519,814 |
| Ireland | 1,758,192 |
| Belgium | 1,290,928 |
| South Korea | 1,143,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,333,012 | 1,536,958 | +203,946 |
| United States | 1,429,088 | 1,090,726 | -338,362 |
| Ireland | 952,171 | 806,021 | -146,150 |
| Belgium | 771,654 | 519,274 | -252,380 |
| South Korea | 205,447 | 937,895 | +732,448 |
| Germany | 570,568 | 547,964 | -22,604 |
| France | 618,528 | 367,959 | -250,569 |
| China | 140,550 | 468,813 | +328,263 |
| Iceland | 151,303 | 248,191 | +96,888 |
| Taiwan | 112,984 | 188,359 | +75,375 |
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 | 8,843 |
| Netherlands | 1,307 |
| United States | 385 |
| Turkey | 134 |
| France | 43 |
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 | 2,284 | 6,559 | +4,275 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,307 | +1,307 |
| United States | 0 | 385 | +385 |
| Turkey | 0 | 134 | +134 |
| France | 43 | 0 | -43 |
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) | 8,066,847 |
| Air transport | 4,424,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,530,576 |
| Other | 29,952 |
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) | 4,453,004 | 3,613,843 | -839,161 |
| Air transport | 1,690,898 | 2,733,149 | +1,042,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,300,105 | 1,230,471 | -69,634 |
| Other | 12,119 | 17,833 | +5,714 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,791,615 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,791,204 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,584,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,346,235 |
| Tyne | 1,305,121 |
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 | 1,805,485 | 986,130 | -819,355 |
| Glasgow Airport | 486,892 | 1,304,312 | +817,420 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 900,431 | 684,239 | -216,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 749,326 | 596,909 | -152,417 |
| Tyne | 493,363 | 811,758 | +318,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 406,811 | 536,459 | +129,648 |
| Holyhead | 371,865 | 365,777 | -6,088 |
| East Midlands Airport | 299,745 | 359,968 | +60,223 |
| Felixstowe | 293,654 | 342,412 | +48,758 |
| Liverpool Docks | 348,866 | 246,058 | -102,808 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28539010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Highly purified water used in labs, medical, or industrial applications