Import/export HS code 34029010: Various surface-active preparations
Other surface-active cleaning products not specified in other categories
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 | 32,139,695 |
| Belgium | 12,950,234 |
| France | 11,971,189 |
| Netherlands | 11,434,908 |
| Sweden | 8,994,303 |
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 | 17,450,573 | 14,689,122 | -2,761,451 |
| Belgium | 8,137,490 | 4,812,744 | -3,324,746 |
| France | 6,161,054 | 5,810,135 | -350,919 |
| Netherlands | 5,984,979 | 5,449,929 | -535,050 |
| Sweden | 4,377,070 | 4,617,233 | +240,163 |
| Italy | 4,512,147 | 3,743,563 | -768,584 |
| United States | 3,435,384 | 3,275,925 | -159,459 |
| Ireland | 2,208,647 | 2,004,507 | -204,140 |
| Switzerland | 1,126,810 | 1,655,277 | +528,467 |
| Norway | 1,392,312 | 1,020,117 | -372,195 |
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 | 30,944,042 |
| France | 16,371,620 |
| United States | 13,552,227 |
| Italy | 9,115,273 |
| Sweden | 7,979,297 |
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 | 16,664,761 | 14,279,281 | -2,385,480 |
| France | 8,813,054 | 7,558,566 | -1,254,488 |
| United States | 7,107,785 | 6,444,442 | -663,343 |
| Italy | 4,874,104 | 4,241,169 | -632,935 |
| Sweden | 3,890,672 | 4,088,625 | +197,953 |
| Belgium | 2,898,190 | 2,539,632 | -358,558 |
| China | 2,496,978 | 2,033,986 | -462,992 |
| Netherlands | 2,452,281 | 1,796,654 | -655,627 |
| Spain | 1,510,223 | 1,345,542 | -164,681 |
| Norway | 1,472,353 | 1,064,504 | -407,849 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 48 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
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 | 40 | 35 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 | 24 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 10 | -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) | 74,051,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,677,223 |
| Air transport | 5,881,621 |
| Other | 3,478,406 |
| Road transport | 600,782 |
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) | 40,286,434 | 33,765,553 | -6,520,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,724,521 | 13,952,702 | -1,771,819 |
| Air transport | 3,178,309 | 2,703,312 | -474,997 |
| Other | 1,882,843 | 1,595,563 | -287,280 |
| Road transport | 324,770 | 276,012 | -48,758 |
| Rail transport | 4,260 | 0 | -4,260 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 28,265,698 |
| Dover | 22,668,190 |
| Felixstowe | 10,591,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,772,818 |
| Southampton | 5,548,786 |
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 | 14,969,680 | 13,296,018 | -1,673,662 |
| Dover | 12,057,448 | 10,610,742 | -1,446,706 |
| Felixstowe | 6,064,902 | 4,526,366 | -1,538,536 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,665,817 | 3,107,001 | -1,558,816 |
| Southampton | 2,455,733 | 3,093,053 | +637,320 |
| London | 2,826,810 | 2,274,284 | -552,526 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,512,396 | 1,491,323 | -1,021,073 |
| 000 | 1,882,843 | 1,595,563 | -287,280 |
| Thamesport | 1,759,989 | 1,632,101 | -127,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,483,570 | 1,459,827 | -23,743 |
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 | 139 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 119 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 107 |
| 2025-11 | 119 |
| 2025-10 | 117 |
| 2025-09 | 121 |
| 2025-08 | 115 |
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+ | 185 |
| 1m-15m | 131 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| Other | 39 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,913,547 |
| France | 15,302,861 |
| Germany | 13,563,566 |
| United States | 13,438,412 |
| Belgium | 8,251,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,294,323 | 7,619,224 | -1,675,099 |
| France | 8,538,423 | 6,764,438 | -1,773,985 |
| Germany | 7,377,674 | 6,185,892 | -1,191,782 |
| United States | 7,152,194 | 6,286,218 | -865,976 |
| Belgium | 4,467,816 | 3,784,129 | -683,687 |
| Spain | 3,895,649 | 3,859,875 | -35,774 |
| Turkey | 3,705,174 | 2,607,452 | -1,097,722 |
| Sweden | 3,239,871 | 2,868,453 | -371,418 |
| Ireland | 3,343,573 | 2,675,889 | -667,684 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,059,177 | 945,059 | -4,114,118 |
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 | 96,215 |
| Czechia | 78,545 |
| Ireland | 74,758 |
| United States | 69,199 |
| Belgium | 67,160 |
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 | 60,429 | 35,786 | -24,643 |
| Czechia | 42,394 | 36,151 | -6,243 |
| Ireland | 48,329 | 26,429 | -21,900 |
| United States | 24,296 | 44,903 | +20,607 |
| Belgium | 49,000 | 18,160 | -30,840 |
| Germany | 2,539 | 2,626 | +87 |
| France | 2,471 | 0 | -2,471 |
| China | 885 | 1,517 | +632 |
| Denmark | 738 | 437 | -301 |
| Turkey | 7 | 1 | -6 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,027,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,200,132 |
| Air transport | 5,578,463 |
| Other | 612,749 |
| Rail transport | 18,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,129,474 | 42,897,533 | -17,231,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,639,324 | 37,560,808 | -8,078,516 |
| Air transport | 2,638,961 | 2,939,502 | +300,541 |
| Other | 358,637 | 254,112 | -104,525 |
| Rail transport | 18,556 | 0 | -18,556 |
| Road transport | 7,795 | 6,776 | -1,019 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 44,588,791 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,828,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,191,150 |
| Southampton | 20,705,900 |
| Felixstowe | 17,351,335 |
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 | 23,585,410 | 21,003,381 | -2,582,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,605,311 | 14,222,725 | -3,382,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,641,585 | 13,549,565 | -3,092,020 |
| Southampton | 11,207,730 | 9,498,170 | -1,709,560 |
| Felixstowe | 12,177,344 | 5,173,991 | -7,003,353 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,150,329 | 5,766,569 | -2,383,760 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,015,557 | 2,770,372 | -1,245,185 |
| Hull | 2,662,906 | 2,428,501 | -234,405 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,499,669 | 1,784,185 | +284,516 |
| London | 1,542,121 | 1,444,446 | -97,675 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34029010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other surface-active cleaning products not specified in other categories