Import/export HS code 340239: Various surface-active agents
Other types of cleaning and washing agents not listed elsewhere
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 46,409,847 |
| China | 10,136,627 |
| Netherlands | 9,848,599 |
| France | 8,979,446 |
| Belgium | 7,761,210 |
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 | 21,578,239 | 24,831,608 | +3,253,369 |
| China | 4,294,522 | 5,842,105 | +1,547,583 |
| Netherlands | 5,362,170 | 4,486,429 | -875,741 |
| France | 4,460,717 | 4,518,729 | +58,012 |
| Belgium | 3,434,000 | 4,327,210 | +893,210 |
| United States | 3,920,287 | 2,993,252 | -927,035 |
| Italy | 2,351,805 | 1,619,208 | -732,597 |
| Czechia | 1,090,280 | 1,645,701 | +555,421 |
| Spain | 1,126,398 | 1,072,192 | -54,206 |
| India | 514,108 | 670,997 | +156,889 |
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 | 48,065,266 |
| China | 10,158,199 |
| France | 9,323,523 |
| United States | 8,765,734 |
| Belgium | 5,693,268 |
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 | 23,180,878 | 24,884,388 | +1,703,510 |
| China | 4,313,680 | 5,844,519 | +1,530,839 |
| France | 4,188,783 | 5,134,740 | +945,957 |
| United States | 4,760,712 | 4,005,022 | -755,690 |
| Belgium | 2,469,362 | 3,223,906 | +754,544 |
| Italy | 2,811,643 | 2,360,627 | -451,016 |
| Netherlands | 2,389,762 | 2,429,396 | +39,634 |
| Czechia | 1,025,407 | 1,652,851 | +627,444 |
| Spain | 1,168,718 | 919,339 | -249,379 |
| Japan | 1,489,650 | 475,884 | -1,013,766 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 28 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| 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 | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 52,176,369 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,622,407 |
| Other | 3,180,264 |
| Air transport | 1,970,818 |
| Road transport | 279,055 |
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) | 24,026,075 | 28,150,294 | +4,124,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,234,985 | 24,387,422 | +1,152,437 |
| Other | 2,597,701 | 582,563 | -2,015,138 |
| Air transport | 1,079,120 | 891,698 | -187,422 |
| Road transport | 2,418 | 276,637 | +274,219 |
| Rail transport | 8,740 | 0 | -8,740 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 26,586,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,044,813 |
| Dover | 13,888,228 |
| Felixstowe | 12,417,558 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,419,444 |
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 | 12,706,705 | 13,880,150 | +1,173,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,418,221 | 9,626,592 | +4,208,371 |
| Dover | 7,241,821 | 6,646,407 | -595,414 |
| Felixstowe | 5,487,964 | 6,929,594 | +1,441,630 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,690,791 | 2,728,653 | +37,862 |
| Southampton | 2,466,054 | 2,174,124 | -291,930 |
| London | 1,981,422 | 2,485,150 | +503,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,434,344 | 2,929,147 | +1,494,803 |
| Killingholme | 2,615,290 | 858,278 | -1,757,012 |
| 000 | 2,597,701 | 582,563 | -2,015,138 |
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 | 86 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 69 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 74 |
| 2026-03 | 64 |
| 2026-02 | 72 |
| 2026-01 | 58 |
| 2025-12 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 52 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 52 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| CLARIANT SE | 52 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 51 |
| MOLTON BROWN LIMITED | 51 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 51 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 50 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 50 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
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 | 20,084,764 |
| France | 15,622,440 |
| Italy | 12,407,067 |
| Germany | 7,617,358 |
| Norway | 7,336,766 |
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 | 12,357,491 | 7,727,273 | -4,630,218 |
| France | 8,003,961 | 7,618,479 | -385,482 |
| Italy | 6,341,656 | 6,065,411 | -276,245 |
| Germany | 3,140,825 | 4,476,533 | +1,335,708 |
| Norway | 3,437,915 | 3,898,851 | +460,936 |
| Ireland | 3,339,349 | 3,229,964 | -109,385 |
| Belgium | 4,109,217 | 1,144,237 | -2,964,980 |
| China | 2,128,132 | 2,624,280 | +496,148 |
| Netherlands | 2,370,785 | 2,267,479 | -103,306 |
| Greece | 2,015,793 | 1,747,577 | -268,216 |
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 | 1,172,191 |
| China | 88,737 |
| Germany | 53,405 |
| Malaysia | 49,203 |
| Italy | 31,382 |
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 | 579,143 | 593,048 | +13,905 |
| China | 42,096 | 46,641 | +4,545 |
| Germany | 44,919 | 8,486 | -36,433 |
| Malaysia | 45,433 | 3,770 | -41,663 |
| Italy | 30,994 | 388 | -30,606 |
| Spain | 27,093 | 0 | -27,093 |
| Switzerland | 6,104 | 0 | -6,104 |
| Netherlands | 5,293 | 0 | -5,293 |
| France | 3,074 | 1,968 | -1,106 |
| Philippines | 3,720 | 51 | -3,669 |
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) | 69,971,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,284,122 |
| Other | 3,355,346 |
| Air transport | 2,154,416 |
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) | 37,260,690 | 32,711,206 | -4,549,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,308,720 | 23,975,402 | -3,333,318 |
| Other | 1,745,206 | 1,610,140 | -135,066 |
| Air transport | 1,538,049 | 616,367 | -921,682 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,493,989 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,428,209 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,071,544 |
| Hull | 15,698,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,112,208 |
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 | 13,349,431 | 11,144,558 | -2,204,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,804,070 | 11,624,139 | -1,179,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,848,688 | 8,222,856 | -3,625,832 |
| Hull | 6,686,177 | 9,012,737 | +2,326,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,995,876 | 6,116,332 | -879,544 |
| Felixstowe | 3,858,097 | 3,365,358 | -492,739 |
| Southampton | 3,432,341 | 3,661,367 | +229,026 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,068,150 | 1,014,582 | -2,053,568 |
| 000 | 1,745,206 | 1,610,140 | -135,066 |
| Holyhead | 618,362 | 763,357 | +144,995 |
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