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 | 9,905,310 |
| Italy | 4,023,547 |
| China | 2,724,936 |
| Norway | 2,521,681 |
| Netherlands | 1,896,194 |
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 | 5,243,649 | 4,661,661 | -581,988 |
| Italy | 25,467 | 3,998,080 | +3,972,613 |
| China | 1,438,516 | 1,286,420 | -152,096 |
| Norway | 977,945 | 1,543,736 | +565,791 |
| Netherlands | 689,753 | 1,206,441 | +516,688 |
| United States | 979,292 | 546,832 | -432,460 |
| Belgium | 483,921 | 769,472 | +285,551 |
| Czechia | 509,631 | 626,530 | +116,899 |
| Finland | 698,950 | 227,358 | -471,592 |
| Sweden | 500,473 | 173,600 | -326,873 |
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 | 12,078,097 |
| Italy | 4,598,139 |
| Norway | 3,199,614 |
| China | 2,886,846 |
| United States | 1,433,433 |
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 | 6,762,436 | 5,315,661 | -1,446,775 |
| Italy | 28,680 | 4,569,459 | +4,540,779 |
| Norway | 1,451,283 | 1,748,331 | +297,048 |
| China | 1,600,426 | 1,286,420 | -314,006 |
| United States | 862,920 | 570,513 | -292,407 |
| Belgium | 404,494 | 799,725 | +395,231 |
| Czechia | 263,493 | 591,707 | +328,214 |
| France | 355,683 | 347,705 | -7,978 |
| Poland | 188,441 | 201,158 | +12,717 |
| Netherlands | 53,395 | 193,648 | +140,253 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 10 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 15,304,879 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,423,220 |
| Air transport | 283,198 |
| 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) | 5,300,703 | 10,004,176 | +4,703,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,813,291 | 5,609,929 | -1,203,362 |
| Air transport | 148,533 | 134,665 | -13,868 |
| Other | 82,370 | 120,831 | +38,461 |
| 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 | 8,683,944 |
| Felixstowe | 3,122,626 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,791,720 |
| London | 2,470,269 |
| Hull | 2,459,678 |
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 | 4,131,810 | 4,552,134 | +420,324 |
| Felixstowe | 1,549,832 | 1,572,794 | +22,962 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,359,082 | 1,432,638 | +73,556 |
| London | 369,119 | 2,101,150 | +1,732,031 |
| Hull | 1,408,712 | 1,050,966 | -357,746 |
| Southampton | 934,158 | 848,655 | -85,503 |
| Harwich | 947,906 | 700,908 | -246,998 |
| Dover | 390,115 | 1,055,751 | +665,636 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 956,371 | +956,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,890 | 543,181 | +268,291 |
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 | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 52 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 51 |
| ITW LIMITED | 41 |
| NORTHERN MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 40 |
| GREEN CIRCLE MARKETING (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| NIMAC LIMITED | 33 |
| MELALEUCA OF EUROPE LIMITED | 32 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 31 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 29 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 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 | 42,633,653 |
| United States | 3,194,498 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,874,197 |
| South Africa | 1,521,864 |
| Falkland Islands | 1,414,064 |
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 | 22,281,673 | 20,351,980 | -1,929,693 |
| United States | 1,145,744 | 2,048,754 | +903,010 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,162,052 | 1,712,145 | +550,093 |
| South Africa | 717,695 | 804,169 | +86,474 |
| Falkland Islands | 715,186 | 698,878 | -16,308 |
| India | 107,518 | 883,463 | +775,945 |
| Czechia | 150,723 | 621,518 | +470,795 |
| Netherlands | 322,720 | 309,960 | -12,760 |
| United Arab Emirates | 189,864 | 401,942 | +212,078 |
| Norway | 321,721 | 215,353 | -106,368 |
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 | 1,267 |
| Portugal | 304 |
| 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 | 2,091 | 399 | -1,692 |
| XI | 217 | 1,050 | +833 |
| Portugal | 304 | 0 | -304 |
| Ireland | 219 | 1 | -218 |
| Belgium | 65 | 0 | -65 |
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) | 54,466,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,051,942 |
| Air transport | 1,304,334 |
| Other | 12,748 |
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) | 27,102,500 | 27,364,248 | +261,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,300,328 | 1,751,614 | -548,714 |
| Air transport | 337,844 | 966,490 | +628,646 |
| Other | 5,305 | 7,443 | +2,138 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 41,335,405 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,822,758 |
| Southampton | 2,920,422 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,781,882 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,656,902 |
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 | 21,367,467 | 19,967,938 | -1,399,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,075,312 | 2,747,446 | -327,866 |
| Southampton | 622,631 | 2,297,791 | +1,675,160 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 952,050 | 829,832 | -122,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 770,723 | 886,179 | +115,456 |
| Felixstowe | 604,100 | 749,509 | +145,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 456,239 | 561,970 | +105,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 180,442 | 810,853 | +630,411 |
| Dover | 422,824 | 328,337 | -94,487 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 254,543 | 444,429 | +189,886 |
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