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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,032,663 |
| Italy | 979,069 |
| Malaysia | 731,447 |
| Indonesia | 715,905 |
| China | 386,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 319,369 | 713,294 | +393,925 |
| Italy | 498,581 | 480,488 | -18,093 |
| Malaysia | 615,751 | 115,696 | -500,055 |
| Indonesia | 180,755 | 535,150 | +354,395 |
| China | 141,507 | 245,047 | +103,540 |
| United States | 153,580 | 136,810 | -16,770 |
| Germany | 125,935 | 141,744 | +15,809 |
| Belgium | 100,990 | 130,787 | +29,797 |
| Turkey | 121,989 | 101,629 | -20,360 |
| Ireland | 41,783 | 37,929 | -3,854 |
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 | 1,972,949 |
| Italy | 983,568 |
| China | 434,352 |
| Malaysia | 392,873 |
| United States | 325,246 |
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 | 900,070 | 1,072,879 | +172,809 |
| Italy | 498,581 | 484,987 | -13,594 |
| China | 187,174 | 247,178 | +60,004 |
| Malaysia | 145,902 | 246,971 | +101,069 |
| United States | 167,190 | 158,056 | -9,134 |
| Turkey | 121,989 | 101,629 | -20,360 |
| Belgium | 77,909 | 100,926 | +23,017 |
| Germany | 63,519 | 81,412 | +17,893 |
| South Korea | 54,516 | 14,768 | -39,748 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,058,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,689,133 |
| Air transport | 263,989 |
| Other | 158,554 |
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) | 1,331,443 | 1,726,690 | +395,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 911,690 | 777,443 | -134,247 |
| Air transport | 100,681 | 163,308 | +62,627 |
| Other | 81,885 | 76,669 | -5,216 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,574,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 857,411 |
| Dover | 781,336 |
| Southampton | 524,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,673 |
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 | 566,920 | 1,007,935 | +441,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 523,070 | 334,341 | -188,729 |
| Dover | 448,341 | 332,995 | -115,346 |
| Southampton | 352,049 | 172,287 | -179,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,495 | 110,178 | +25,683 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,190 | 99,100 | +17,910 |
| Killingholme | 86,783 | 75,274 | -11,509 |
| 000 | 81,885 | 76,669 | -5,216 |
| London | 88,244 | 63,911 | -24,333 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 124,409 | +124,409 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
13 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 36 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 33 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 32 |
| ITW LIMITED | 24 |
| CHRISTINA MAY LIMITED | 22 |
| GOJO INDUSTRIES - EUROPE LIMITED | 20 |
| GEORGIA GC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 19 |
| DHC UK LIMITED | 19 |
| ROBIN FOOD DISTRIBUTION LTD | 18 |
| CRABTREE & EVELYN (OVERSEAS) LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | 4,346,498 |
| Netherlands | 3,868,476 |
| United States | 3,225,415 |
| Poland | 1,628,449 |
| Austria | 1,310,579 |
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 | 2,542,927 | 1,803,571 | -739,356 |
| Netherlands | 1,860,139 | 2,008,337 | +148,198 |
| United States | 2,257,827 | 967,588 | -1,290,239 |
| Poland | 866,689 | 761,760 | -104,929 |
| Austria | 691,145 | 619,434 | -71,711 |
| Canada | 467,822 | 685,403 | +217,581 |
| Belgium | 441,857 | 359,477 | -82,380 |
| Italy | 285,333 | 230,726 | -54,607 |
| Japan | 129,142 | 206,579 | +77,437 |
| Germany | 128,239 | 181,003 | +52,764 |
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 | 50,365 |
| XI | 17,777 |
| Ireland | 118 |
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 | 34,548 | 15,817 | -18,731 |
| XI | 16,625 | 1,152 | -15,473 |
| Ireland | 47 | 71 | +24 |
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) | 13,733,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,114,237 |
| Air transport | 237,994 |
| Other | 131,512 |
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) | 7,303,684 | 6,429,372 | -874,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,976,607 | 2,137,630 | -838,977 |
| Air transport | 164,247 | 73,747 | -90,500 |
| Other | 76,150 | 55,362 | -20,788 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,831,480 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,602,523 |
| Southampton | 2,014,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,981,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 614,090 |
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 | 5,733,650 | 5,097,830 | -635,820 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,032,680 | 1,569,843 | +537,163 |
| Southampton | 1,789,236 | 225,751 | -1,563,485 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,200,078 | 781,601 | -418,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,304 | 421,786 | +229,482 |
| Portsmouth | 1,112 | 431,371 | +430,259 |
| Felixstowe | 197,578 | 6,377 | -191,201 |
| 000 | 76,150 | 55,362 | -20,788 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,509 | 44,850 | -37,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,372 | 12,956 | -54,416 |
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