Import/export HS code 340231: Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and salts
Chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, including their salts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,556,387 |
| Italy | 4,294,544 |
| China | 2,673,208 |
| Norway | 2,590,933 |
| Netherlands | 1,789,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,164,626 | 4,391,761 | -772,865 |
| Italy | 751,682 | 3,542,862 | +2,791,180 |
| China | 1,651,125 | 1,022,083 | -629,042 |
| Norway | 869,098 | 1,721,835 | +852,737 |
| Netherlands | 713,129 | 1,076,852 | +363,723 |
| Belgium | 688,883 | 766,922 | +78,039 |
| United States | 891,894 | 363,173 | -528,721 |
| Czechia | 567,496 | 574,771 | +7,275 |
| Finland | 752,520 | 49,156 | -703,364 |
| Sweden | 598,712 | 34,392 | -564,320 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,402,560 |
| Italy | 4,869,136 |
| Norway | 3,227,897 |
| China | 2,768,139 |
| Belgium | 1,406,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,656,494 | 4,746,066 | -1,910,428 |
| Italy | 773,175 | 4,095,961 | +3,322,786 |
| Norway | 1,440,675 | 1,787,222 | +346,547 |
| China | 1,746,056 | 1,022,083 | -723,973 |
| Belgium | 621,056 | 785,575 | +164,519 |
| United States | 856,152 | 382,990 | -473,162 |
| Czechia | 302,922 | 575,957 | +273,035 |
| France | 376,745 | 327,138 | -49,607 |
| Poland | 171,366 | 244,514 | +73,148 |
| Netherlands | 55,124 | 208,419 | +153,295 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 15,317,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,971,755 |
| Air transport | 278,515 |
| Other | 203,201 |
| Road transport | 1,478 |
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) | 6,127,297 | 9,190,232 | +3,062,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,913,133 | 5,058,622 | -1,854,511 |
| Air transport | 186,955 | 91,560 | -95,395 |
| Other | 181,011 | 22,190 | -158,821 |
| Road transport | 1,478 | 0 | -1,478 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,712,948 |
| Felixstowe | 3,076,361 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,827,824 |
| London | 2,432,752 |
| Hull | 2,176,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,316,459 | 4,396,489 | +80,030 |
| Felixstowe | 1,681,806 | 1,394,555 | -287,251 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,409,589 | 1,418,235 | +8,646 |
| London | 743,581 | 1,689,171 | +945,590 |
| Hull | 1,320,671 | 855,784 | -464,887 |
| Southampton | 927,785 | 614,048 | -313,737 |
| Harwich | 928,101 | 606,731 | -321,370 |
| Dover | 349,814 | 1,123,504 | +773,690 |
| Purfleet | 169,894 | 786,477 | +616,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 292,067 | 505,028 | +212,961 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
28 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
25 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 22 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 53 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 52 |
| ITW LIMITED | 42 |
| NORTHERN MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 41 |
| NIMAC LIMITED | 34 |
| GREEN CIRCLE MARKETING (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| MELALEUCA OF EUROPE LIMITED | 33 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 32 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 29 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 41,140,543 |
| United States | 3,210,430 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,538,931 |
| South Africa | 1,459,130 |
| Falkland Islands | 1,326,449 |
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 | 20,947,916 | 20,192,627 | -755,289 |
| United States | 1,371,294 | 1,839,136 | +467,842 |
| Saudi Arabia | 934,529 | 1,604,402 | +669,873 |
| South Africa | 725,150 | 733,980 | +8,830 |
| Falkland Islands | 754,631 | 571,818 | -182,813 |
| India | 521,420 | 527,775 | +6,355 |
| Czechia | 140,187 | 756,829 | +616,642 |
| United Arab Emirates | 351,276 | 311,823 | -39,453 |
| Netherlands | 290,542 | 300,152 | +9,610 |
| Canada | 277,716 | 202,429 | -75,287 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,126 |
| Poland | 2,490 |
| XI | 1,321 |
| Italy | 993 |
| Ireland | 220 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 0 | 3,126 | +3,126 |
| Poland | 2,253 | 237 | -2,016 |
| XI | 542 | 779 | +237 |
| Italy | 0 | 993 | +993 |
| Ireland | 219 | 1 | -218 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,787,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,718,827 |
| Air transport | 1,310,708 |
| Other | 13,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,237,110 | 26,550,700 | +313,590 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,069,670 | 1,649,157 | -420,513 |
| Air transport | 728,013 | 582,695 | -145,318 |
| Other | 6,206 | 7,221 | +1,015 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 40,185,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,411,582 |
| Southampton | 2,972,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,625,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,604,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 20,158,833 | 20,026,373 | -132,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,886,036 | 2,525,546 | -360,490 |
| Southampton | 1,005,709 | 1,966,987 | +961,278 |
| Immingham Docks | 687,450 | 938,130 | +250,680 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 846,791 | 757,379 | -89,412 |
| Felixstowe | 543,274 | 700,463 | +157,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 540,891 | 478,791 | -62,100 |
| Liverpool Docks | 606,104 | 363,603 | -242,501 |
| Dover | 414,963 | 344,230 | -70,733 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 377,802 | 321,170 | -56,632 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, including their salts