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 | 114,026,846 |
| Netherlands | 69,854,028 |
| Italy | 33,733,360 |
| Ireland | 19,952,821 |
| Belgium | 16,113,291 |
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 | 53,643,212 | 60,383,634 | +6,740,422 |
| Netherlands | 37,137,397 | 32,716,631 | -4,420,766 |
| Italy | 18,759,953 | 14,973,407 | -3,786,546 |
| Ireland | 10,409,398 | 9,543,423 | -865,975 |
| Belgium | 10,062,511 | 6,050,780 | -4,011,731 |
| France | 6,901,420 | 7,944,213 | +1,042,793 |
| Poland | 5,763,554 | 4,036,940 | -1,726,614 |
| Slovakia | 4,882,017 | 3,537,885 | -1,344,132 |
| New Zealand | 4,654,101 | 3,428,905 | -1,225,196 |
| United States | 4,342,096 | 3,066,632 | -1,275,464 |
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 | 92,710,891 |
| Netherlands | 73,656,944 |
| Italy | 37,827,835 |
| United States | 37,073,449 |
| Belgium | 16,317,771 |
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 | 43,471,703 | 49,239,188 | +5,767,485 |
| Netherlands | 38,572,337 | 35,084,607 | -3,487,730 |
| Italy | 21,398,660 | 16,429,175 | -4,969,485 |
| United States | 19,181,866 | 17,891,583 | -1,290,283 |
| Belgium | 7,890,318 | 8,427,453 | +537,135 |
| Poland | 6,478,979 | 4,989,763 | -1,489,216 |
| France | 4,573,135 | 4,890,187 | +317,052 |
| Slovakia | 5,517,602 | 3,552,655 | -1,964,947 |
| New Zealand | 4,657,401 | 3,545,279 | -1,112,122 |
| Spain | 3,771,710 | 4,114,483 | +342,773 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 47 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 30 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 21 |
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 | 38 | 34 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 26 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 | 15 | -5 |
| Cheshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 12 | 11 | -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) | 203,525,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,475,850 |
| Air transport | 6,086,982 |
| Other | 4,125,105 |
| Road transport | 912,888 |
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) | 99,647,677 | 103,878,011 | +4,230,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,464,805 | 58,011,045 | -10,453,760 |
| Air transport | 2,794,911 | 3,292,071 | +497,160 |
| Other | 3,281,285 | 843,820 | -2,437,465 |
| Road transport | 307,983 | 604,905 | +296,922 |
| Rail transport | 3,418 | 0 | -3,418 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 112,451,934 |
| London | 59,366,764 |
| Dover | 30,850,561 |
| Felixstowe | 23,043,851 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,303,154 |
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 | 54,799,076 | 57,652,858 | +2,853,782 |
| London | 28,624,356 | 30,742,408 | +2,118,052 |
| Dover | 13,964,032 | 16,886,529 | +2,922,497 |
| Felixstowe | 12,613,157 | 10,430,694 | -2,182,463 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,906,997 | 8,396,157 | -2,510,840 |
| Holyhead | 9,460,861 | 9,449,952 | -10,909 |
| Hull | 8,667,640 | 6,729,265 | -1,938,375 |
| Killingholme | 7,768,439 | 3,135,003 | -4,633,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,696,044 | 4,903,465 | -792,579 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,980,312 | 5,070,965 | +90,653 |
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 | 174 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 93 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 130 |
| 2026-03 | 143 |
| 2026-02 | 121 |
| 2026-01 | 130 |
| 2025-12 | 101 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 52 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| LIBRA SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 52 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 52 |
| CRC INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| CLARIANT SE | 52 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 209 |
| 1m-15m | 133 |
| 15m-54m | 57 |
| Other | 28 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
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 | 9,374,683 |
| Germany | 8,385,312 |
| United States | 8,191,017 |
| Ireland | 8,030,647 |
| France | 7,922,930 |
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 | 598,203 | 8,776,480 | +8,178,277 |
| Germany | 4,365,521 | 4,019,791 | -345,730 |
| United States | 4,715,831 | 3,475,186 | -1,240,645 |
| Ireland | 4,293,432 | 3,737,215 | -556,217 |
| France | 2,852,542 | 5,070,388 | +2,217,846 |
| Netherlands | 2,285,606 | 3,273,664 | +988,058 |
| Italy | 2,123,662 | 2,235,796 | +112,134 |
| Spain | 2,316,647 | 1,803,678 | -512,969 |
| Poland | 1,590,128 | 1,945,637 | +355,509 |
| India | 1,433,434 | 1,851,978 | +418,544 |
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 | 295,388 |
| Czechia | 48,517 |
| Poland | 9,213 |
| Belgium | 1,446 |
| Italy | 34 |
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 | 160,453 | 134,935 | -25,518 |
| Czechia | 24,046 | 24,471 | +425 |
| Poland | 1,730 | 7,483 | +5,753 |
| Belgium | 512 | 934 | +422 |
| Italy | 0 | 34 | +34 |
| Ireland | 0 | 8 | +8 |
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) | 50,740,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,836,165 |
| Air transport | 13,181,916 |
| Other | 364,525 |
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) | 24,788,738 | 25,951,847 | +1,163,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,687,263 | 17,148,902 | -1,538,361 |
| Air transport | 2,419,320 | 10,762,596 | +8,343,276 |
| Other | 193,410 | 171,115 | -22,295 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,963,900 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,266,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,027,533 |
| ZLC | 8,259,478 |
| Southampton | 7,051,400 |
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 | 12,695,174 | 11,268,726 | -1,426,448 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,167,868 | 6,098,948 | -1,068,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,245,370 | 6,782,163 | +536,793 |
| ZLC | 245,932 | 8,013,546 | +7,767,614 |
| Southampton | 3,027,655 | 4,023,745 | +996,090 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,309,122 | 2,561,075 | -748,047 |
| Felixstowe | 2,311,371 | 2,794,196 | +482,825 |
| Holyhead | 1,766,535 | 2,183,614 | +417,079 |
| London | 981,465 | 2,937,952 | +1,956,487 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,168,473 | 944,598 | -1,223,875 |
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