Import/export HS code 340241: Cationic surface-active agents
Cleaning agents with a positive charge, used in fabric softeners and disinfectants
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,874,020 |
| Netherlands | 3,616,252 |
| Germany | 2,514,471 |
| France | 2,372,609 |
| Belgium | 1,317,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,064,502 | 1,809,518 | -1,254,984 |
| Netherlands | 1,758,398 | 1,857,854 | +99,456 |
| Germany | 1,466,555 | 1,047,916 | -418,639 |
| France | 1,028,191 | 1,344,418 | +316,227 |
| Belgium | 826,888 | 490,146 | -336,742 |
| Sweden | 696,850 | 461,645 | -235,205 |
| Ireland | 325,815 | 165,758 | -160,057 |
| South Korea | 241,141 | 214,505 | -26,636 |
| Turkey | 0 | 356,694 | +356,694 |
| United States | 196,180 | 81,259 | -114,921 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,582,566 |
| Germany | 4,912,456 |
| France | 2,388,114 |
| United States | 2,013,779 |
| Sweden | 1,113,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,523,561 | 2,059,005 | -1,464,556 |
| Germany | 2,736,218 | 2,176,238 | -559,980 |
| France | 1,159,582 | 1,228,532 | +68,950 |
| United States | 881,440 | 1,132,339 | +250,899 |
| Sweden | 696,085 | 417,137 | -278,948 |
| South Korea | 242,294 | 230,821 | -11,473 |
| Ireland | 311,855 | 155,484 | -156,371 |
| Netherlands | 114,869 | 106,758 | -8,111 |
| India | 89,729 | 124,712 | +34,983 |
| China | 125,682 | 86,670 | -39,012 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 14,413,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,622,588 |
| Air transport | 575,917 |
| Other | 127,616 |
| Road transport | 20,246 |
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) | 8,243,822 | 6,169,576 | -2,074,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,645,048 | 1,977,540 | +332,492 |
| Air transport | 300,355 | 275,562 | -24,793 |
| Other | 117,342 | 10,274 | -107,068 |
| Road transport | 0 | 20,246 | +20,246 |
| Rail transport | 7,870 | 0 | -7,870 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,138,721 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,503,583 |
| Dover | 1,875,608 |
| London | 1,784,000 |
| Felixstowe | 1,121,901 |
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 | 2,685,499 | 2,453,222 | -232,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,383,739 | 1,119,844 | -1,263,895 |
| Dover | 998,330 | 877,278 | -121,052 |
| London | 637,154 | 1,146,846 | +509,692 |
| Felixstowe | 561,868 | 560,033 | -1,835 |
| Killingholme | 706,968 | 267,970 | -438,998 |
| Middlesbrough | 645,442 | 250,175 | -395,267 |
| Harwich | 249,537 | 398,849 | +149,312 |
| Eurotunnel | 171,306 | 300,099 | +128,793 |
| Hull | 56,965 | 243,446 | +186,481 |
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
|
40 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
33 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 22 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,564,744 |
| Germany | 1,550,465 |
| India | 962,656 |
| Japan | 863,120 |
| Ireland | 862,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,433,515 | 1,131,229 | -302,286 |
| Germany | 870,998 | 679,467 | -191,531 |
| India | 548,840 | 413,816 | -135,024 |
| Japan | 441,935 | 421,185 | -20,750 |
| Ireland | 466,697 | 396,163 | -70,534 |
| Turkey | 294,713 | 278,437 | -16,276 |
| United States | 353,219 | 159,221 | -193,998 |
| Spain | 198,452 | 303,651 | +105,199 |
| Colombia | 296,243 | 201,173 | -95,070 |
| France | 282,684 | 195,880 | -86,804 |
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 | 122,190 |
| China | 19,537 |
| Spain | 42 |
| Belgium | 18 |
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 | 75,206 | 46,984 | -28,222 |
| China | 13,172 | 6,365 | -6,807 |
| Spain | 42 | 0 | -42 |
| Belgium | 18 | 0 | -18 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,727,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,791,902 |
| Air transport | 710,370 |
| Other | 151,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,395,261 | 3,331,831 | -1,063,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,522,378 | 2,269,524 | -252,854 |
| Air transport | 438,202 | 272,168 | -166,034 |
| Other | 90,985 | 60,023 | -30,962 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,393,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,145,197 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,223,895 |
| Felixstowe | 1,317,295 |
| Southampton | 918,720 |
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 | 1,890,892 | 1,502,208 | -388,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,718,899 | 1,426,298 | -292,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 982,396 | 1,241,499 | +259,103 |
| Felixstowe | 810,996 | 506,299 | -304,697 |
| Southampton | 597,823 | 320,897 | -276,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 302,873 | 166,681 | -136,192 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,429 | 172,716 | +49,287 |
| Hull | 209,369 | 84,022 | -125,347 |
| Holyhead | 157,996 | 103,882 | -54,114 |
| Dover | 217,632 | 23,426 | -194,206 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cleaning agents with a positive charge, used in fabric softeners and disinfectants