Import/export HS code 34023990: Various surface-active agents
Other cleaning and washing agents not specified in other categories
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 46,322,163 |
| Netherlands | 9,496,145 |
| France | 8,716,983 |
| Belgium | 7,665,449 |
| United States | 6,686,661 |
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 | 21,537,452 | 24,784,711 | +3,247,259 |
| Netherlands | 5,249,095 | 4,247,050 | -1,002,045 |
| France | 4,286,779 | 4,430,204 | +143,425 |
| Belgium | 3,364,910 | 4,300,539 | +935,629 |
| United States | 3,781,782 | 2,904,879 | -876,903 |
| Italy | 2,351,805 | 1,613,722 | -738,083 |
| Czechia | 1,090,280 | 1,645,701 | +555,421 |
| China | 1,518,912 | 1,036,981 | -481,931 |
| Spain | 1,031,034 | 1,005,522 | -25,512 |
| Japan | 967,470 | 193,951 | -773,519 |
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 | 48,014,604 |
| France | 8,975,458 |
| United States | 8,286,950 |
| Belgium | 5,693,268 |
| Italy | 5,172,270 |
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 | 23,174,893 | 24,839,711 | +1,664,818 |
| France | 3,995,375 | 4,980,083 | +984,708 |
| United States | 4,543,827 | 3,743,123 | -800,704 |
| Belgium | 2,469,362 | 3,223,906 | +754,544 |
| Italy | 2,811,643 | 2,360,627 | -451,016 |
| Netherlands | 2,389,762 | 2,336,864 | -52,898 |
| Czechia | 1,025,407 | 1,652,851 | +627,444 |
| China | 1,533,766 | 1,057,560 | -476,206 |
| Spain | 1,017,919 | 852,669 | -165,250 |
| Japan | 1,370,270 | 449,603 | -920,667 |
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 | 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 | 21 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,931,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,417,192 |
| Other | 2,674,199 |
| Air transport | 1,870,969 |
| Road transport | 254,407 |
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) | 22,978,305 | 23,953,449 | +975,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,682,145 | 22,735,047 | +2,052,902 |
| Other | 2,287,880 | 386,319 | -1,901,561 |
| Air transport | 1,018,722 | 852,247 | -166,475 |
| Road transport | 2,418 | 251,989 | +249,571 |
| 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 | 15,029,931 |
| Dover | 13,550,858 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,419,444 |
| Southampton | 4,501,607 |
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 | 5,415,101 | 9,614,830 | +4,199,729 |
| Dover | 7,116,960 | 6,433,898 | -683,062 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,690,791 | 2,728,653 | +37,862 |
| Southampton | 2,396,523 | 2,105,084 | -291,439 |
| London | 1,981,422 | 2,450,650 | +469,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,434,344 | 2,929,147 | +1,494,803 |
| Felixstowe | 2,246,288 | 1,816,823 | -429,465 |
| Killingholme | 2,615,290 | 858,278 | -1,757,012 |
| 000 | 2,287,880 | 386,319 | -1,901,561 |
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 | 64 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 71 |
| 2026-03 | 62 |
| 2026-02 | 69 |
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-12 | 52 |
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 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 50 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 50 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 50 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 98 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 20,038,119 |
| France | 15,589,605 |
| Italy | 12,406,067 |
| Germany | 7,597,450 |
| 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 | 12,310,846 | 7,727,273 | -4,583,573 |
| France | 7,971,126 | 7,618,479 | -352,647 |
| Italy | 6,340,656 | 6,065,411 | -275,245 |
| Germany | 3,122,578 | 4,474,872 | +1,352,294 |
| Norway | 3,437,915 | 3,898,851 | +460,936 |
| Belgium | 4,108,016 | 1,143,036 | -2,964,980 |
| China | 2,128,132 | 2,594,576 | +466,444 |
| Netherlands | 2,370,785 | 2,256,667 | -114,118 |
| Greece | 2,015,793 | 1,747,577 | -268,216 |
| India | 2,094,421 | 1,510,797 | -583,624 |
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 | 73,422 |
| Italy | 23,347 |
| Germany | 20,255 |
| Ireland | 1,325 |
| France | 276 |
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 | 24,075 | 49,347 | +25,272 |
| Italy | 23,347 | 0 | -23,347 |
| Germany | 11,769 | 8,486 | -3,283 |
| Ireland | 294 | 1,031 | +737 |
| France | 66 | 210 | +144 |
| China | 20 | 0 | -20 |
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) | 69,718,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,092,507 |
| Air transport | 2,060,708 |
| Other | 175,573 |
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) | 37,055,884 | 32,662,371 | -4,393,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,226,673 | 23,865,834 | -3,360,839 |
| Air transport | 1,491,799 | 568,909 | -922,890 |
| Other | 76,473 | 99,100 | +22,627 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,477,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,259,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,053,497 |
| Hull | 15,667,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,075,679 |
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 | 13,334,207 | 11,142,897 | -2,191,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,732,293 | 11,527,633 | -1,204,660 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,834,331 | 8,219,166 | -3,615,165 |
| Hull | 6,654,775 | 9,012,737 | +2,357,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,967,193 | 6,108,486 | -858,707 |
| Felixstowe | 3,858,097 | 3,330,509 | -527,588 |
| Southampton | 3,341,571 | 3,661,367 | +319,796 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,068,150 | 1,014,582 | -2,053,568 |
| Holyhead | 613,551 | 754,456 | +140,905 |
| Manchester Airport | 929,711 | 250,009 | -679,702 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34023990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cleaning and washing agents not specified in other categories