Import/export HS code 34012010: Flakes, wafers, or powdered soap
Soap in the form of flakes, granules, powders, or wafers for various uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,056,306 |
| Netherlands | 975,621 |
| Malaysia | 783,468 |
| Indonesia | 715,905 |
| China | 393,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 575,827 | 480,479 | -95,348 |
| Netherlands | 244,336 | 731,285 | +486,949 |
| Malaysia | 616,231 | 167,237 | -448,994 |
| Indonesia | 141,515 | 574,390 | +432,875 |
| China | 115,034 | 278,845 | +163,811 |
| United States | 165,704 | 150,325 | -15,379 |
| Germany | 129,261 | 142,147 | +12,886 |
| Belgium | 85,265 | 145,767 | +60,502 |
| Turkey | 103,911 | 62,842 | -41,069 |
| Ireland | 52,722 | 42,019 | -10,703 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1,906,765 |
| Italy | 1,063,480 |
| Malaysia | 444,894 |
| China | 441,677 |
| United States | 350,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 720,282 | 1,186,483 | +466,201 |
| Italy | 578,502 | 484,978 | -93,524 |
| Malaysia | 197,923 | 246,971 | +49,048 |
| China | 156,468 | 285,209 | +128,741 |
| United States | 178,053 | 172,832 | -5,221 |
| Belgium | 70,399 | 107,691 | +37,292 |
| Turkey | 103,911 | 62,842 | -41,069 |
| Germany | 66,845 | 81,815 | +14,970 |
| South Korea | 24,640 | 44,644 | +20,004 |
| Canada | 28,371 | 30,370 | +1,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,035,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,721,465 |
| Air transport | 266,473 |
| Other | 185,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,177,639 | 1,857,561 | +679,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 961,530 | 759,935 | -201,595 |
| Air transport | 80,990 | 185,483 | +104,493 |
| Other | 103,170 | 81,908 | -21,262 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,457,820 |
| Liverpool Docks | 857,411 |
| Dover | 782,536 |
| Southampton | 599,916 |
| London | 198,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 413,808 | 1,044,012 | +630,204 |
| Liverpool Docks | 471,529 | 385,882 | -85,647 |
| Dover | 493,993 | 288,543 | -205,450 |
| Southampton | 390,380 | 209,536 | -180,844 |
| London | 134,380 | 63,911 | -70,469 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,410 | 85,522 | -25,888 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,676 | 132,077 | +67,401 |
| 000 | 103,170 | 81,908 | -21,262 |
| Killingholme | 18,267 | 143,790 | +125,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,405 | 104,146 | +61,741 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 35 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 33 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 31 |
| ITW LIMITED | 24 |
| CHRISTINA MAY LIMITED | 21 |
| GOJO INDUSTRIES - EUROPE LIMITED | 20 |
| GEORGIA GC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 19 |
| DHC UK LIMITED | 19 |
| CRABTREE & EVELYN (OVERSEAS) LIMITED | 18 |
| ROBIN FOOD DISTRIBUTION LTD | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,526,250 |
| Netherlands | 4,000,394 |
| United States | 3,280,270 |
| Poland | 1,773,904 |
| Austria | 1,267,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,447,233 | 2,079,017 | -368,216 |
| Netherlands | 1,810,713 | 2,189,681 | +378,968 |
| United States | 2,021,609 | 1,258,661 | -762,948 |
| Poland | 947,211 | 826,693 | -120,518 |
| Austria | 611,302 | 655,798 | +44,496 |
| Canada | 438,397 | 714,034 | +275,637 |
| Belgium | 478,895 | 359,705 | -119,190 |
| Italy | 307,462 | 259,578 | -47,884 |
| Japan | 151,822 | 182,839 | +31,017 |
| Germany | 115,434 | 188,626 | +73,192 |
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 | 109,976 |
| Netherlands | 51,334 |
| Belgium | 28,738 |
| Ireland | 1,307 |
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 | 108,706 | 1,270 | -107,436 |
| Netherlands | 16,796 | 34,538 | +17,742 |
| Belgium | 28,738 | 0 | -28,738 |
| Ireland | 1,236 | 71 | -1,165 |
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) | 14,094,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,233,559 |
| Air transport | 277,363 |
| Other | 260,267 |
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) | 7,081,444 | 7,012,833 | -68,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,675,789 | 2,557,770 | -118,019 |
| Air transport | 196,431 | 80,932 | -115,499 |
| Other | 185,071 | 75,196 | -109,875 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,289,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,618,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,133,471 |
| Southampton | 2,062,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 590,318 |
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 | 5,515,765 | 5,773,627 | +257,862 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,014,693 | 1,603,569 | +588,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,325,084 | 808,387 | -516,697 |
| Southampton | 1,567,327 | 495,315 | -1,072,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,518 | 451,800 | +313,282 |
| 000 | 185,071 | 75,196 | -109,875 |
| Portsmouth | 18,544 | 239,832 | +221,288 |
| Felixstowe | 71,370 | 138,201 | +66,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,191 | 50,318 | -29,873 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,854 | 13,035 | -65,819 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34012010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soap in the form of flakes, granules, powders, or wafers for various uses