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 | 4,590,059 |
| Netherlands | 3,283,172 |
| Germany | 2,436,876 |
| France | 2,134,017 |
| Belgium | 1,353,907 |
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 | 2,669,487 | 1,920,572 | -748,915 |
| Netherlands | 1,982,160 | 1,301,012 | -681,148 |
| Germany | 1,695,633 | 741,243 | -954,390 |
| France | 916,397 | 1,217,620 | +301,223 |
| Belgium | 577,804 | 776,103 | +198,299 |
| Sweden | 853,424 | 348,716 | -504,708 |
| Ireland | 553,245 | 277,807 | -275,438 |
| South Korea | 294,561 | 181,141 | -113,420 |
| United States | 143,051 | 170,045 | +26,994 |
| Turkey | 0 | 253,001 | +253,001 |
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 | 5,338,738 |
| Germany | 4,694,085 |
| France | 2,240,099 |
| United States | 1,852,881 |
| Sweden | 1,208,307 |
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 | 3,154,068 | 2,184,670 | -969,398 |
| Germany | 2,989,436 | 1,704,649 | -1,284,787 |
| France | 1,090,336 | 1,149,763 | +59,427 |
| United States | 804,368 | 1,048,513 | +244,145 |
| Sweden | 856,340 | 351,967 | -504,373 |
| Ireland | 507,431 | 263,521 | -243,910 |
| South Korea | 296,950 | 189,709 | -107,241 |
| China | 175,902 | 55,171 | -120,731 |
| Netherlands | 62,180 | 115,191 | +53,011 |
| Italy | 115,359 | 53,285 | -62,074 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 13,872,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,325,144 |
| Air transport | 625,233 |
| Other | 170,246 |
| Rail transport | 68,342 |
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) | 8,181,848 | 5,690,251 | -2,491,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,743,988 | 1,581,156 | -162,832 |
| Air transport | 365,408 | 259,825 | -105,583 |
| Other | 112,629 | 57,617 | -55,012 |
| Rail transport | 63,279 | 5,063 | -58,216 |
| Road transport | 30,698 | 20,246 | -10,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,861,206 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,129,676 |
| Dover | 1,750,133 |
| London | 1,384,909 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,048,828 |
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 | 3,132,012 | 1,729,194 | -1,402,818 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,910,556 | 1,219,120 | -691,436 |
| Dover | 1,065,987 | 684,146 | -381,841 |
| London | 539,241 | 845,668 | +306,427 |
| Middlesbrough | 600,201 | 448,627 | -151,574 |
| Felixstowe | 581,020 | 446,739 | -134,281 |
| Killingholme | 387,580 | 547,872 | +160,292 |
| Harwich | 193,844 | 384,974 | +191,130 |
| Eurotunnel | 196,922 | 250,148 | +53,226 |
| Dagenham | 408,374 | 0 | -408,374 |
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 | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 46 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 44 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 40 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 40 |
| LA LUCCA SPANISH CLEANING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 39 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 38 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 38 |
| LEMON FRESH UK LTD | 34 |
| ROBERT MCBRIDE LTD | 33 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 2,235,285 |
| Germany | 1,435,861 |
| India | 1,241,723 |
| Ireland | 946,424 |
| Japan | 803,755 |
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 | 1,010,431 | 1,224,854 | +214,423 |
| Germany | 864,393 | 571,468 | -292,925 |
| India | 750,745 | 490,978 | -259,767 |
| Ireland | 511,343 | 435,081 | -76,262 |
| Japan | 410,165 | 393,590 | -16,575 |
| Colombia | 278,453 | 247,770 | -30,683 |
| Turkey | 248,246 | 242,942 | -5,304 |
| United States | 370,799 | 120,288 | -250,511 |
| Netherlands | 221,639 | 237,034 | +15,395 |
| France | 130,696 | 309,207 | +178,511 |
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 | 119,917 |
| China | 20,772 |
| 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 | 84,021 | 35,896 | -48,125 |
| China | 8,424 | 12,348 | +3,924 |
| 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) | 7,100,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,197,947 |
| Air transport | 760,378 |
| Other | 145,621 |
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) | 3,378,177 | 3,721,835 | +343,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,184,318 | 2,013,629 | -1,170,689 |
| Air transport | 431,765 | 328,613 | -103,152 |
| Other | 93,525 | 52,096 | -41,429 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,973,506 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,932,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,532,379 |
| Felixstowe | 1,326,408 |
| Southampton | 944,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,613,347 | 1,360,159 | -253,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,304,685 | 1,628,083 | +323,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,476,629 | 1,055,750 | -420,879 |
| Felixstowe | 766,390 | 560,018 | -206,372 |
| Southampton | 668,106 | 275,922 | -392,184 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,527 | 176,010 | -104,517 |
| Liverpool Docks | 222,292 | 129,638 | -92,654 |
| Hull | 131,066 | 160,789 | +29,723 |
| Dover | 47,825 | 226,278 | +178,453 |
| Holyhead | 147,617 | 105,518 | -42,099 |
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