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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,201,625 |
| Germany | 3,317,460 |
| Netherlands | 2,592,276 |
| Belgium | 1,203,161 |
| Switzerland | 782,904 |
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 | 1,677,921 | 2,523,704 | +845,783 |
| Germany | 1,005,714 | 2,311,746 | +1,306,032 |
| Netherlands | 1,537,322 | 1,054,954 | -482,368 |
| Belgium | 992,677 | 210,484 | -782,193 |
| Switzerland | 451,043 | 331,861 | -119,182 |
| France | 410,639 | 191,906 | -218,733 |
| Sweden | 378,115 | 45,417 | -332,698 |
| Austria | 190,699 | 132,948 | -57,751 |
| Ireland | 79,384 | 90,627 | +11,243 |
| Turkey | 97,011 | 48,614 | -48,397 |
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 | 4,734,144 |
| Germany | 2,774,923 |
| Netherlands | 2,053,460 |
| United Kingdom | 1,775,734 |
| Switzerland | 1,036,291 |
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 | 2,502,713 | 2,231,431 | -271,282 |
| Germany | 1,028,728 | 1,746,195 | +717,467 |
| Netherlands | 1,267,933 | 785,527 | -482,406 |
| United Kingdom | 809,561 | 966,173 | +156,612 |
| Switzerland | 579,375 | 456,916 | -122,459 |
| Israel | 31,618 | 392,062 | +360,444 |
| Belgium | 187,421 | 111,128 | -76,293 |
| France | 144,568 | 128,173 | -16,395 |
| Austria | 134,046 | 68,345 | -65,701 |
| Turkey | 97,011 | 48,614 | -48,397 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 5,737,157 |
| Air transport | 4,976,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,513,274 |
| Road transport | 774,707 |
| Other | 202,702 |
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) | 2,672,525 | 3,064,632 | +392,107 |
| Air transport | 2,103,146 | 2,873,750 | +770,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,724,810 | 788,464 | -936,346 |
| Road transport | 452,106 | 322,601 | -129,505 |
| Other | 110,413 | 92,289 | -18,124 |
| Rail transport | 5,845 | 1,124 | -4,721 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,827,314 |
| Hull | 2,928,026 |
| Dover | 1,665,764 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,194,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 844,596 |
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 | 1,488,679 | 2,338,635 | +849,956 |
| Hull | 1,316,853 | 1,611,173 | +294,320 |
| Dover | 698,069 | 967,695 | +269,626 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 980,574 | 213,989 | -766,585 |
| East Midlands Airport | 474,044 | 370,552 | -103,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 532,515 | 255,384 | -277,131 |
| ZLC | 451,043 | 322,601 | -128,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,445 | 369,829 | +227,384 |
| Eurotunnel | 289,259 | 149,694 | -139,565 |
| Felixstowe | 144,765 | 94,253 | -50,512 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,033,922 |
| Netherlands | 2,423,029 |
| Ireland | 1,607,870 |
| Belgium | 1,386,653 |
| South Korea | 1,112,541 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,185,592 | 848,330 | -1,337,262 |
| Netherlands | 1,307,844 | 1,115,185 | -192,659 |
| Ireland | 821,628 | 786,242 | -35,386 |
| Belgium | 880,713 | 505,940 | -374,773 |
| South Korea | 199,303 | 913,238 | +713,935 |
| France | 638,399 | 302,472 | -335,927 |
| Germany | 429,677 | 481,079 | +51,402 |
| China | 114,858 | 362,004 | +247,146 |
| Iceland | 4,068 | 374,573 | +370,505 |
| Sweden | 219,653 | 52,053 | -167,600 |
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 | 7,429 |
| United States | 385 |
| Ireland | 279 |
| 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 | 1,578 | 5,851 | +4,273 |
| United States | 0 | 385 | +385 |
| Ireland | 279 | 0 | -279 |
| Turkey | 0 | 134 | +134 |
| France | 0 | 43 | +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) | 7,393,196 |
| Air transport | 4,220,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,890,678 |
| Other | 21,392 |
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) | 4,274,376 | 3,118,820 | -1,155,556 |
| Air transport | 1,894,498 | 2,325,965 | +431,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,802,644 | 1,088,034 | -714,610 |
| Other | 7,740 | 13,652 | +5,912 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,621,192 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,747,729 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,317,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,273,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,105,161 |
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 | 1,687,730 | 933,462 | -754,268 |
| Glasgow Airport | 564,554 | 1,183,175 | +618,621 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 835,984 | 481,900 | -354,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 742,890 | 530,400 | -212,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 918,252 | 186,909 | -731,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 289,808 | 607,219 | +317,411 |
| Tyne | 347,771 | 548,933 | +201,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 448,536 | 327,959 | -120,577 |
| Holyhead | 347,030 | 372,885 | +25,855 |
| Felixstowe | 376,652 | 293,272 | -83,380 |
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