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 | 1,011,193 |
| Malaysia | 822,265 |
| Netherlands | 753,988 |
| Indonesia | 550,917 |
| United States | 318,416 |
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 | 600,344 | 410,849 | -189,495 |
| Malaysia | 528,198 | 294,067 | -234,131 |
| Netherlands | 156,800 | 597,188 | +440,388 |
| Indonesia | 145,219 | 405,698 | +260,479 |
| United States | 206,663 | 111,753 | -94,910 |
| China | 120,894 | 184,235 | +63,341 |
| Germany | 123,529 | 138,313 | +14,784 |
| Belgium | 147,071 | 102,253 | -44,818 |
| Turkey | 105,085 | 80,685 | -24,400 |
| Ireland | 54,484 | 27,228 | -27,256 |
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 | 1,653,402 |
| Italy | 1,015,601 |
| Malaysia | 355,869 |
| China | 353,306 |
| United States | 343,077 |
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 | 468,135 | 1,185,267 | +717,132 |
| Italy | 603,019 | 412,582 | -190,437 |
| Malaysia | 294,874 | 60,995 | -233,879 |
| China | 163,850 | 189,456 | +25,606 |
| United States | 209,929 | 133,148 | -76,781 |
| Turkey | 105,085 | 80,685 | -24,400 |
| Belgium | 91,712 | 84,621 | -7,091 |
| Germany | 67,867 | 65,943 | -1,924 |
| South Korea | 0 | 69,284 | +69,284 |
| France | 57,361 | 972 | -56,389 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 2,667,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,637,058 |
| Other | 216,862 |
| Air transport | 177,394 |
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) | 1,131,400 | 1,536,064 | +404,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 924,008 | 713,050 | -210,958 |
| Other | 131,085 | 85,777 | -45,308 |
| Air transport | 69,112 | 108,282 | +39,170 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,257,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 841,529 |
| Dover | 631,950 |
| Southampton | 544,097 |
| Killingholme | 220,531 |
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 | 385,882 | 871,959 | +486,077 |
| Liverpool Docks | 379,496 | 462,033 | +82,537 |
| Dover | 435,171 | 196,779 | -238,392 |
| Southampton | 389,236 | 154,861 | -234,375 |
| Killingholme | 77,601 | 142,930 | +65,329 |
| 000 | 131,085 | 85,777 | -45,308 |
| London | 134,380 | 63,911 | -70,469 |
| Eurotunnel | 122,282 | 64,373 | -57,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,712 | 108,839 | +71,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,794 | 83,677 | +30,883 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 33 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 32 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 28 |
| ITW LIMITED | 24 |
| CHRISTINA MAY LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 4,121,476 |
| Netherlands | 3,210,265 |
| United States | 3,191,379 |
| Poland | 1,591,270 |
| Canada | 1,186,878 |
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 | 2,541,897 | 1,579,579 | -962,318 |
| Netherlands | 1,606,046 | 1,604,219 | -1,827 |
| United States | 1,379,478 | 1,811,901 | +432,423 |
| Poland | 784,874 | 806,396 | +21,522 |
| Canada | 500,642 | 686,236 | +185,594 |
| Austria | 567,660 | 597,732 | +30,072 |
| Belgium | 377,018 | 395,812 | +18,794 |
| Italy | 362,247 | 228,145 | -134,102 |
| Ireland | 235,954 | 93,311 | -142,643 |
| Japan | 146,460 | 153,228 | +6,768 |
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 | 212,147 |
| Belgium | 96,968 |
| Netherlands | 51,582 |
| Ireland | 1,250 |
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 | 210,606 | 1,541 | -209,065 |
| Belgium | 96,968 | 0 | -96,968 |
| Netherlands | 15,214 | 36,368 | +21,154 |
| Ireland | 1,236 | 14 | -1,222 |
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) | 12,361,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,390,037 |
| Other | 411,747 |
| Air transport | 296,128 |
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) | 6,648,110 | 5,713,163 | -934,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,450,990 | 2,939,047 | +488,057 |
| Other | 355,114 | 56,633 | -298,481 |
| Air transport | 210,063 | 86,065 | -123,998 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,121,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,605,810 |
| Southampton | 2,131,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,811,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 663,732 |
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 | 5,579,066 | 4,542,001 | -1,037,065 |
| Liverpool Docks | 775,769 | 1,830,041 | +1,054,272 |
| Southampton | 1,347,491 | 783,816 | -563,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 869,052 | 942,035 | +72,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 330,253 | 333,479 | +3,226 |
| 000 | 355,114 | 56,633 | -298,481 |
| Felixstowe | 99,844 | 136,167 | +36,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,949 | 64,051 | +4,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,240 | 6,302 | -83,938 |
| Harwich | 4,556 | 55,178 | +50,622 |
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