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 | 5,036,253 |
| Netherlands | 3,680,468 |
| Germany | 2,577,091 |
| France | 2,429,195 |
| Belgium | 1,274,252 |
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 | 2,771,447 | 2,264,806 | -506,641 |
| Netherlands | 1,706,215 | 1,974,253 | +268,038 |
| Germany | 1,541,045 | 1,036,046 | -504,999 |
| France | 938,045 | 1,491,150 | +553,105 |
| Belgium | 628,452 | 645,800 | +17,348 |
| Sweden | 751,287 | 506,630 | -244,657 |
| Ireland | 287,354 | 255,709 | -31,645 |
| South Korea | 245,571 | 240,803 | -4,768 |
| Turkey | 0 | 356,694 | +356,694 |
| United States | 160,028 | 149,428 | -10,600 |
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 | 5,750,681 |
| Germany | 5,008,607 |
| France | 2,484,786 |
| United States | 2,023,098 |
| Sweden | 1,247,041 |
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 | 3,181,488 | 2,569,193 | -612,295 |
| Germany | 2,678,231 | 2,330,376 | -347,855 |
| France | 1,102,798 | 1,381,988 | +279,190 |
| United States | 793,455 | 1,229,643 | +436,188 |
| Sweden | 757,066 | 489,975 | -267,091 |
| South Korea | 247,960 | 257,119 | +9,159 |
| Ireland | 257,345 | 245,025 | -12,320 |
| China | 160,406 | 85,967 | -74,439 |
| India | 92,687 | 141,020 | +48,333 |
| Netherlands | 98,858 | 123,561 | +24,703 |
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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 14,615,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,917,630 |
| Air transport | 614,824 |
| Other | 144,075 |
| Rail transport | 36,318 |
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) | 7,609,452 | 7,006,416 | -603,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,636,013 | 2,281,617 | +645,604 |
| Air transport | 320,232 | 294,592 | -25,640 |
| Other | 120,463 | 23,612 | -96,851 |
| Rail transport | 36,318 | 0 | -36,318 |
| Road transport | 0 | 20,246 | +20,246 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,266,717 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,467,309 |
| London | 1,789,705 |
| Dover | 1,786,953 |
| Felixstowe | 1,167,910 |
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 | 2,769,896 | 2,496,821 | -273,075 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,002,064 | 1,465,245 | -536,819 |
| London | 475,376 | 1,314,329 | +838,953 |
| Dover | 925,536 | 861,417 | -64,119 |
| Felixstowe | 510,324 | 657,586 | +147,262 |
| Middlesbrough | 685,331 | 319,815 | -365,516 |
| Killingholme | 586,511 | 391,504 | -195,007 |
| Harwich | 171,557 | 488,006 | +316,449 |
| Eurotunnel | 187,922 | 337,910 | +149,988 |
| Birmingham Airport | 134,964 | 165,551 | +30,587 |
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 | 36 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
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+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 2,569,772 |
| Germany | 1,642,427 |
| India | 1,150,081 |
| Ireland | 940,495 |
| Japan | 891,378 |
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 | 1,220,886 | 1,348,886 | +128,000 |
| Germany | 931,401 | 711,026 | -220,375 |
| India | 667,058 | 483,023 | -184,035 |
| Ireland | 485,986 | 454,509 | -31,477 |
| Japan | 418,569 | 472,809 | +54,240 |
| Turkey | 268,437 | 319,424 | +50,987 |
| United States | 381,496 | 169,727 | -211,769 |
| Colombia | 316,108 | 220,244 | -95,864 |
| Spain | 178,249 | 352,377 | +174,128 |
| France | 273,827 | 234,612 | -39,215 |
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 | 125,370 |
| China | 20,213 |
| 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 | 77,413 | 47,957 | -29,456 |
| China | 12,823 | 7,390 | -5,433 |
| 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) | 7,956,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,287,298 |
| Air transport | 752,886 |
| Other | 152,595 |
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) | 4,107,670 | 3,849,096 | -258,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,824,034 | 2,463,264 | -360,770 |
| Air transport | 452,437 | 300,449 | -151,988 |
| Other | 92,044 | 60,551 | -31,493 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,406,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,283,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,521,764 |
| Felixstowe | 1,386,569 |
| Southampton | 1,017,670 |
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 | 1,662,621 | 1,744,246 | +81,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,690,453 | 1,592,771 | -97,682 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,199,467 | 1,322,297 | +122,830 |
| Felixstowe | 784,624 | 601,945 | -182,679 |
| Southampton | 677,315 | 340,355 | -336,960 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 318,499 | 172,054 | -146,445 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,095 | 172,716 | +5,621 |
| Hull | 225,676 | 88,337 | -137,339 |
| Holyhead | 149,340 | 125,332 | -24,008 |
| Dover | 173,315 | 78,820 | -94,495 |
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