Import/export HS code 340242: Non-ionic surface-active agents
Cleaning agents without a charge, used in detergents and emulsifiers
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 | 103,118,166 |
| Netherlands | 65,619,412 |
| Italy | 33,471,682 |
| Ireland | 18,804,666 |
| Belgium | 16,408,357 |
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 | 50,716,185 | 52,401,981 | +1,685,796 |
| Netherlands | 35,043,155 | 30,576,257 | -4,466,898 |
| Italy | 21,691,676 | 11,780,006 | -9,911,670 |
| Ireland | 10,121,977 | 8,682,689 | -1,439,288 |
| Belgium | 11,257,328 | 5,151,029 | -6,106,299 |
| France | 6,677,387 | 6,491,867 | -185,520 |
| Poland | 5,570,971 | 3,980,362 | -1,590,609 |
| Slovakia | 5,246,644 | 3,274,208 | -1,972,436 |
| United States | 4,241,727 | 2,946,172 | -1,295,555 |
| New Zealand | 4,511,261 | 2,320,358 | -2,190,903 |
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 | 83,716,175 |
| Netherlands | 68,637,563 |
| Italy | 37,509,617 |
| United States | 34,864,786 |
| Belgium | 15,155,822 |
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 | 41,979,220 | 41,736,955 | -242,265 |
| Netherlands | 36,878,349 | 31,759,214 | -5,119,135 |
| Italy | 24,334,065 | 13,175,552 | -11,158,513 |
| United States | 18,825,915 | 16,038,871 | -2,787,044 |
| Belgium | 8,028,348 | 7,127,474 | -900,874 |
| Poland | 6,328,741 | 4,749,731 | -1,579,010 |
| Slovakia | 5,828,955 | 3,387,750 | -2,441,205 |
| France | 4,464,767 | 4,087,797 | -376,970 |
| Spain | 3,554,424 | 3,544,708 | -9,716 |
| New Zealand | 4,512,629 | 2,322,290 | -2,190,339 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 45 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 |
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 | 36 | 34 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 25 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 22 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Cheshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 12 | 9 | -3 |
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) | 187,777,575 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,156,072 |
| Air transport | 5,275,897 |
| Other | 4,498,923 |
| Road transport | 682,588 |
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) | 100,124,152 | 87,653,423 | -12,470,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,892,536 | 50,263,536 | -15,629,000 |
| Air transport | 2,687,996 | 2,587,901 | -100,095 |
| Other | 3,221,332 | 1,277,591 | -1,943,741 |
| Road transport | 289,284 | 393,304 | +104,020 |
| Rail transport | 4,857 | 0 | -4,857 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 102,557,733 |
| London | 55,948,189 |
| Dover | 26,997,104 |
| Felixstowe | 21,184,780 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,328,252 |
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 | 54,070,408 | 48,487,325 | -5,583,083 |
| London | 29,044,216 | 26,903,973 | -2,140,243 |
| Dover | 13,996,499 | 13,000,605 | -995,894 |
| Felixstowe | 11,805,930 | 9,378,850 | -2,427,080 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,195,744 | 8,132,508 | -2,063,236 |
| Holyhead | 9,192,994 | 8,601,350 | -591,644 |
| Hull | 8,672,046 | 5,698,103 | -2,973,943 |
| Killingholme | 7,724,095 | 3,033,937 | -4,690,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,665,514 | 3,246,364 | -2,419,150 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,808,862 | 4,102,458 | -706,404 |
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 | 173 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 90 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 130 |
| 2025-11 | 113 |
| 2025-10 | 139 |
| 2025-09 | 118 |
| 2025-08 | 122 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| LIBRA SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 48 |
| CRC INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| CLARIANT SE | 48 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 201 |
| 1m-15m | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 25 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,225,140 |
| Germany | 8,112,264 |
| United States | 8,083,780 |
| Ireland | 7,457,668 |
| France | 7,346,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 722,496 | 8,502,644 | +7,780,148 |
| Germany | 4,616,164 | 3,496,100 | -1,120,064 |
| United States | 5,057,275 | 3,026,505 | -2,030,770 |
| Ireland | 4,275,208 | 3,182,460 | -1,092,748 |
| France | 2,997,939 | 4,348,784 | +1,350,845 |
| Netherlands | 2,453,473 | 2,745,614 | +292,141 |
| Italy | 2,239,064 | 2,099,276 | -139,788 |
| Spain | 2,246,576 | 1,717,496 | -529,080 |
| Poland | 1,752,236 | 1,488,079 | -264,157 |
| India | 1,419,818 | 1,509,239 | +89,421 |
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 | 262,826 |
| Czechia | 39,178 |
| Poland | 7,844 |
| Belgium | 1,209 |
| Italy | 23 |
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 | 153,787 | 109,039 | -44,748 |
| Czechia | 25,386 | 13,792 | -11,594 |
| Poland | 0 | 7,844 | +7,844 |
| Belgium | 284 | 925 | +641 |
| Italy | 0 | 23 | +23 |
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) | 47,063,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,656,364 |
| Air transport | 12,985,830 |
| Other | 318,767 |
| Rail transport | 2,010 |
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) | 24,671,744 | 22,391,860 | -2,279,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,600,592 | 14,055,772 | -6,544,820 |
| Air transport | 2,680,062 | 10,305,768 | +7,625,706 |
| Other | 186,130 | 132,637 | -53,493 |
| Rail transport | 2,010 | 0 | -2,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,340,849 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,190,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,015,941 |
| ZLC | 8,224,759 |
| Southampton | 6,702,544 |
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 | 13,109,477 | 10,231,372 | -2,878,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,496,248 | 4,693,853 | -2,802,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,342,613 | 5,673,328 | -669,285 |
| ZLC | 67,773 | 8,156,986 | +8,089,213 |
| Southampton | 3,577,093 | 3,125,451 | -451,642 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,351,083 | 2,074,781 | -1,276,302 |
| Felixstowe | 2,487,031 | 2,672,296 | +185,265 |
| London | 1,004,415 | 2,424,633 | +1,420,218 |
| Holyhead | 1,771,996 | 1,625,821 | -146,175 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,015,954 | 911,134 | -1,104,820 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cleaning agents without a charge, used in detergents and emulsifiers