Import/export HS code 34059010: Metal polishes
Specialized polishes used for cleaning and shining metal surfaces
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 | 3,389,492 |
| Portugal | 1,777,140 |
| Ireland | 489,659 |
| United States | 444,708 |
| Taiwan | 272,547 |
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 | 1,830,741 | 1,558,751 | -271,990 |
| Portugal | 1,124,587 | 652,553 | -472,034 |
| Ireland | 379,896 | 109,763 | -270,133 |
| United States | 276,186 | 168,522 | -107,664 |
| Taiwan | 178,595 | 93,952 | -84,643 |
| Denmark | 85,937 | 168,390 | +82,453 |
| Netherlands | 72,214 | 132,891 | +60,677 |
| Italy | 87,205 | 103,667 | +16,462 |
| Belgium | 65,655 | 80,121 | +14,466 |
| Poland | 71,270 | 57,353 | -13,917 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,002,162 |
| China | 1,579,727 |
| Germany | 1,453,072 |
| United States | 767,080 |
| Denmark | 475,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,281,006 | 721,156 | -559,850 |
| China | 979,956 | 599,771 | -380,185 |
| Germany | 690,702 | 762,370 | +71,668 |
| United States | 386,445 | 380,635 | -5,810 |
| Denmark | 260,752 | 214,575 | -46,177 |
| Netherlands | 111,727 | 160,537 | +48,810 |
| Taiwan | 158,445 | 93,952 | -64,493 |
| Italy | 85,096 | 105,533 | +20,437 |
| Ireland | 68,127 | 26,651 | -41,476 |
| France | 41,827 | 43,588 | +1,761 |
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 | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Devon | 4 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Devon | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 4,009,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,375,244 |
| Air transport | 1,067,404 |
| Other | 179,753 |
| Road transport | 1,247 |
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) | 2,366,144 | 1,643,491 | -722,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,304,464 | 1,070,780 | -233,684 |
| Air transport | 511,925 | 555,479 | +43,554 |
| Other | 164,773 | 14,980 | -149,793 |
| Road transport | 1,247 | 0 | -1,247 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,180,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,476,063 |
| Dover | 687,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 591,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 441,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,346,836 | 834,116 | -512,720 |
| London Gateway Port | 869,705 | 606,358 | -263,347 |
| Dover | 326,320 | 361,089 | +34,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 330,837 | 261,155 | -69,682 |
| Liverpool Docks | 325,030 | 116,175 | -208,855 |
| Birmingham Airport | 122,427 | 223,415 | +100,988 |
| Southampton | 206,245 | 125,847 | -80,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 189,474 | 127,605 | -61,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,944 | 160,230 | +19,286 |
| 000 | 164,773 | 14,980 | -149,793 |
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 | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEGUIAR'S TRADING LIMITED | 70 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 49 |
| RÖSLER UK LTD | 43 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 37 |
| C.R. LAURENCE OF EUROPE, LTD | 31 |
| LAKELAND LIMITED | 28 |
| VOYTO LTD | 25 |
| FARMVILLE LIMITED | 24 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 20 |
| MALMO LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,635,512 |
| Germany | 3,126,326 |
| Ireland | 1,496,196 |
| Turkey | 1,012,070 |
| Poland | 1,001,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,354,707 | 1,280,805 | -1,073,902 |
| Germany | 1,452,823 | 1,673,503 | +220,680 |
| Ireland | 518,391 | 977,805 | +459,414 |
| Turkey | 600,898 | 411,172 | -189,726 |
| Poland | 774,627 | 226,566 | -548,061 |
| India | 444,352 | 523,800 | +79,448 |
| France | 400,229 | 437,815 | +37,586 |
| Hungary | 500,606 | 286,906 | -213,700 |
| United States | 312,820 | 424,371 | +111,551 |
| Netherlands | 409,907 | 302,789 | -107,118 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 167,165 |
| United States | 68,635 |
| XI | 18,760 |
| Spain | 5,015 |
| Netherlands | 2,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,495 | 165,670 | +164,175 |
| United States | 22,041 | 46,594 | +24,553 |
| XI | 8,477 | 10,283 | +1,806 |
| Spain | 1,441 | 3,574 | +2,133 |
| Netherlands | 932 | 1,823 | +891 |
| Germany | 1,428 | 1,205 | -223 |
| Belgium | 1,478 | 373 | -1,105 |
| Turkey | 0 | 109 | +109 |
| Switzerland | 12 | 0 | -12 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 6 | +6 |
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) | 13,890,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,233,627 |
| Air transport | 2,860,156 |
| Other | 347,424 |
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) | 7,799,244 | 6,091,375 | -1,707,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,791,951 | 2,441,676 | +649,725 |
| Air transport | 1,404,473 | 1,455,683 | +51,210 |
| Other | 62,130 | 285,294 | +223,164 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,350,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,760,810 |
| Southampton | 1,386,592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,293,442 |
| East Midlands Airport | 846,551 |
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 | 6,286,952 | 5,063,422 | -1,223,530 |
| London Gateway Port | 883,610 | 877,200 | -6,410 |
| Southampton | 378,074 | 1,008,518 | +630,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 585,927 | 707,515 | +121,588 |
| East Midlands Airport | 444,359 | 402,192 | -42,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 340,532 | 436,134 | +95,602 |
| Dover | 647,985 | 15,867 | -632,118 |
| Liverpool Docks | 261,891 | 325,521 | +63,630 |
| Holyhead | 234,155 | 338,348 | +104,193 |
| Felixstowe | 302,091 | 256,405 | -45,686 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34059010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specialized polishes used for cleaning and shining metal surfaces