Import/export HS code 340530: Vehicle body polishes
Polishes and similar products for cleaning and shining vehicle exteriors, excluding metal polishes
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 | 5,581,477 |
| United States | 4,966,992 |
| Netherlands | 1,071,938 |
| Spain | 1,067,517 |
| Belgium | 1,038,385 |
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 | 3,381,866 | 2,199,611 | -1,182,255 |
| United States | 3,151,068 | 1,815,924 | -1,335,144 |
| Netherlands | 555,378 | 516,560 | -38,818 |
| Spain | 520,448 | 547,069 | +26,621 |
| Belgium | 558,353 | 480,032 | -78,321 |
| South Korea | 516,584 | 477,081 | -39,503 |
| France | 628,284 | 299,469 | -328,815 |
| China | 419,669 | 298,104 | -121,565 |
| Turkey | 107,681 | 239,351 | +131,670 |
| Poland | 130,556 | 173,926 | +43,370 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,440,959 |
| Germany | 3,664,744 |
| Turkey | 1,965,526 |
| Spain | 1,301,541 |
| South Korea | 978,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,529,192 | 1,911,767 | -1,617,425 |
| Germany | 1,899,758 | 1,764,986 | -134,772 |
| Turkey | 1,342,470 | 623,056 | -719,414 |
| Spain | 733,367 | 568,174 | -165,193 |
| South Korea | 509,120 | 469,461 | -39,659 |
| China | 470,751 | 419,523 | -51,228 |
| Netherlands | 417,101 | 301,570 | -115,531 |
| Japan | 326,979 | 333,371 | +6,392 |
| Belgium | 327,018 | 252,477 | -74,541 |
| United Kingdom | 222,137 | 261,337 | +39,200 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Essex | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Essex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 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) | 8,979,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,223,118 |
| Air transport | 2,002,647 |
| Other | 112,501 |
| Road transport | 5,663 |
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) | 5,332,516 | 3,646,743 | -1,685,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,255,246 | 2,967,872 | -1,287,374 |
| Air transport | 1,106,718 | 895,929 | -210,789 |
| Other | 57,265 | 55,236 | -2,029 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,663 | +5,663 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,484,536 |
| Dover | 2,685,122 |
| Felixstowe | 1,327,645 |
| Harwich | 1,276,249 |
| Southampton | 1,271,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,364,209 | 1,120,327 | -1,243,882 |
| Dover | 1,170,460 | 1,514,662 | +344,202 |
| Felixstowe | 857,058 | 470,587 | -386,471 |
| Harwich | 873,306 | 402,943 | -470,363 |
| Southampton | 736,166 | 535,513 | -200,653 |
| Thamesport | 594,396 | 537,391 | -57,005 |
| Eurotunnel | 508,694 | 538,791 | +30,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 957,251 | 59,896 | -897,355 |
| Killingholme | 487,072 | 451,078 | -35,994 |
| London | 519,813 | 226,426 | -293,387 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,851,028 |
| Australia | 3,758,042 |
| United States | 3,503,438 |
| China | 2,682,226 |
| Poland | 2,663,093 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,315,332 | 1,535,696 | -779,636 |
| Australia | 1,943,116 | 1,814,926 | -128,190 |
| United States | 1,925,615 | 1,577,823 | -347,792 |
| China | 1,969,592 | 712,634 | -1,256,958 |
| Poland | 1,752,614 | 910,479 | -842,135 |
| India | 1,194,465 | 1,288,677 | +94,212 |
| Belgium | 1,665,047 | 601,681 | -1,063,366 |
| Germany | 1,379,523 | 881,938 | -497,585 |
| Ireland | 1,072,995 | 962,904 | -110,091 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,089,156 | 771,583 | -317,573 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 55,676 |
| China | 8,629 |
| Spain | 4,748 |
| XI | 879 |
| Canada | 500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 20,416 | 35,260 | +14,844 |
| China | 4,378 | 4,251 | -127 |
| Spain | 23 | 4,725 | +4,702 |
| XI | 320 | 559 | +239 |
| Canada | 0 | 500 | +500 |
| Germany | 192 | 210 | +18 |
| Turkey | 193 | 49 | -144 |
| Netherlands | 140 | 0 | -140 |
| Ireland | 65 | 60 | -5 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 102 | +102 |
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) | 30,121,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,398,402 |
| Air transport | 1,036,963 |
| Other | 146,055 |
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) | 17,594,513 | 12,527,231 | -5,067,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,164,090 | 7,234,312 | -2,929,778 |
| Air transport | 578,443 | 458,520 | -119,923 |
| Other | 66,030 | 80,025 | +13,995 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 17,691,772 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,867,385 |
| Felixstowe | 7,966,499 |
| Southampton | 3,398,916 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,368,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,123,757 | 7,568,015 | -2,555,742 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,521,093 | 4,346,292 | -2,174,801 |
| Felixstowe | 4,523,167 | 3,443,332 | -1,079,835 |
| Southampton | 2,320,450 | 1,078,466 | -1,241,984 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,354,020 | 1,014,018 | -340,002 |
| Harwich | 1,032,488 | 627,020 | -405,468 |
| Holyhead | 726,838 | 662,953 | -63,885 |
| Liverpool Docks | 417,220 | 322,953 | -94,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 375,157 | 247,836 | -127,321 |
| Dover | 247,860 | 223,137 | -24,723 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polishes and similar products for cleaning and shining vehicle exteriors, excluding metal polishes