Import/export HS code 340239: Various surface-active agents
Other types of cleaning and washing agents not listed elsewhere
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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 | 44,295,608 |
| China | 10,211,755 |
| Netherlands | 9,147,830 |
| France | 8,682,604 |
| Belgium | 7,430,929 |
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 | 22,171,547 | 22,124,061 | -47,486 |
| China | 5,075,870 | 5,135,885 | +60,015 |
| Netherlands | 4,947,019 | 4,200,811 | -746,208 |
| France | 4,477,382 | 4,205,222 | -272,160 |
| Belgium | 3,495,046 | 3,935,883 | +440,837 |
| United States | 3,982,585 | 2,478,799 | -1,503,786 |
| Italy | 2,178,651 | 1,677,101 | -501,550 |
| Czechia | 1,118,141 | 1,915,764 | +797,623 |
| Spain | 1,226,141 | 962,047 | -264,094 |
| India | 594,589 | 623,552 | +28,963 |
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 | 45,745,221 |
| China | 10,232,041 |
| France | 9,134,825 |
| United States | 8,163,869 |
| Belgium | 5,567,259 |
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 | 23,530,727 | 22,214,494 | -1,316,233 |
| China | 5,095,355 | 5,136,686 | +41,331 |
| France | 4,662,517 | 4,472,308 | -190,209 |
| United States | 4,726,718 | 3,437,151 | -1,289,567 |
| Belgium | 2,486,249 | 3,081,010 | +594,761 |
| Italy | 2,715,984 | 2,391,285 | -324,699 |
| Netherlands | 2,199,607 | 2,283,830 | +84,223 |
| Czechia | 1,071,722 | 1,915,764 | +844,042 |
| Spain | 1,180,312 | 857,058 | -323,254 |
| India | 823,172 | 897,954 | +74,782 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 26 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Cheshire | 10 |
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 | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 50,795,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,030,788 |
| Other | 2,590,716 |
| Air transport | 1,821,314 |
| Road transport | 277,885 |
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) | 25,088,184 | 25,707,285 | +619,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,791,597 | 22,239,191 | -1,552,406 |
| Other | 2,087,045 | 503,671 | -1,583,374 |
| Air transport | 1,040,561 | 780,753 | -259,808 |
| Road transport | 0 | 277,885 | +277,885 |
| Rail transport | 5,039 | 0 | -5,039 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 25,267,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,057,468 |
| Dover | 13,316,228 |
| Felixstowe | 12,428,852 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,231,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 12,679,224 | 12,587,798 | -91,426 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,881,792 | 9,175,676 | +3,293,884 |
| Dover | 7,292,242 | 6,023,986 | -1,268,256 |
| Felixstowe | 6,148,929 | 6,279,923 | +130,994 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,750,874 | 2,480,547 | -270,327 |
| Southampton | 2,506,659 | 1,925,409 | -581,250 |
| London | 2,193,840 | 2,237,160 | +43,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,514,114 | 2,862,366 | +1,348,252 |
| Killingholme | 2,457,676 | 639,434 | -1,818,242 |
| 000 | 2,087,045 | 503,671 | -1,583,374 |
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
|
83 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
66 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
11 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 73 |
| 2026-04 | 74 |
| 2026-03 | 64 |
| 2026-02 | 72 |
| 2026-01 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 53 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 53 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| CLARIANT SE | 53 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 52 |
| MOLTON BROWN LIMITED | 52 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 52 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 51 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 102 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| Other | 17 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 19,039,210 |
| France | 15,245,224 |
| Italy | 12,155,458 |
| Germany | 7,892,105 |
| Norway | 7,047,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,770,857 | 7,268,353 | -4,502,504 |
| France | 7,998,608 | 7,246,616 | -751,992 |
| Italy | 7,087,643 | 5,067,815 | -2,019,828 |
| Germany | 3,336,256 | 4,555,849 | +1,219,593 |
| Norway | 3,285,498 | 3,761,993 | +476,495 |
| Ireland | 3,315,380 | 2,890,586 | -424,794 |
| China | 2,543,102 | 2,315,420 | -227,682 |
| Belgium | 3,759,340 | 868,861 | -2,890,479 |
| Netherlands | 1,821,923 | 2,415,048 | +593,125 |
| Greece | 2,383,234 | 1,463,586 | -919,648 |
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 | 1,162,278 |
| China | 86,212 |
| Germany | 53,907 |
| Malaysia | 45,355 |
| Italy | 27,132 |
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 | 628,125 | 534,153 | -93,972 |
| China | 42,537 | 43,675 | +1,138 |
| Germany | 44,169 | 9,738 | -34,431 |
| Malaysia | 45,355 | 0 | -45,355 |
| Italy | 26,866 | 266 | -26,600 |
| France | 3,448 | 1,690 | -1,758 |
| Netherlands | 3,777 | 0 | -3,777 |
| United States | 834 | 687 | -147 |
| Ireland | 294 | 1,031 | +737 |
| Turkey | 627 | 682 | +55 |
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) | 67,196,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,879,085 |
| Other | 3,238,368 |
| Air transport | 1,958,381 |
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) | 37,045,491 | 30,151,326 | -6,894,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,663,297 | 22,215,788 | -5,447,509 |
| Other | 1,769,968 | 1,468,400 | -301,568 |
| Air transport | 1,278,508 | 679,873 | -598,635 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,088,702 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,557,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,252,757 |
| Hull | 15,262,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,226,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,469,324 | 10,619,378 | -2,849,946 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,184,454 | 10,373,157 | -2,811,297 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,541,692 | 7,711,065 | -3,830,627 |
| Hull | 7,166,757 | 8,095,369 | +928,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,754,636 | 5,472,241 | -1,282,395 |
| Southampton | 3,637,513 | 3,396,957 | -240,556 |
| Felixstowe | 3,725,006 | 3,248,484 | -476,522 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,853,468 | 944,711 | -1,908,757 |
| 000 | 1,769,968 | 1,468,400 | -301,568 |
| Holyhead | 534,028 | 684,600 | +150,572 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 340239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of cleaning and washing agents not listed elsewhere