Import/export HS code 380894: Disinfectants for various uses
Chemicals used to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on surfaces
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 23,778,462 |
| Belgium | 20,548,558 |
| Poland | 20,256,306 |
| Netherlands | 17,595,389 |
| France | 14,700,375 |
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 | 13,012,284 | 10,766,178 | -2,246,106 |
| Belgium | 10,998,987 | 9,549,571 | -1,449,416 |
| Poland | 9,890,013 | 10,366,293 | +476,280 |
| Netherlands | 9,621,343 | 7,974,046 | -1,647,297 |
| France | 8,369,018 | 6,331,357 | -2,037,661 |
| Ireland | 4,463,348 | 4,643,422 | +180,074 |
| Italy | 3,320,583 | 4,997,860 | +1,677,277 |
| Spain | 4,389,925 | 3,715,603 | -674,322 |
| United States | 2,672,908 | 2,236,165 | -436,743 |
| China | 2,762,291 | 1,837,975 | -924,316 |
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 | 26,830,496 |
| Poland | 21,075,145 |
| France | 14,112,307 |
| Belgium | 12,079,566 |
| Spain | 8,818,874 |
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 | 15,090,512 | 11,739,984 | -3,350,528 |
| Poland | 10,342,795 | 10,732,350 | +389,555 |
| France | 7,592,004 | 6,520,303 | -1,071,701 |
| Belgium | 6,307,997 | 5,771,569 | -536,428 |
| Spain | 4,884,999 | 3,933,875 | -951,124 |
| Italy | 3,639,266 | 5,172,048 | +1,532,782 |
| Netherlands | 4,736,881 | 3,557,743 | -1,179,138 |
| United States | 4,287,467 | 3,630,719 | -656,748 |
| China | 3,913,304 | 2,838,916 | -1,074,388 |
| Ireland | 3,428,596 | 2,891,914 | -536,682 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 | 16 | -10 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 | 14 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Kent | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 11 | +2 |
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) | 85,641,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,084,415 |
| Air transport | 7,150,567 |
| Other | 6,022,956 |
| Road transport | 274,126 |
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) | 44,605,418 | 41,036,571 | -3,568,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,505,983 | 21,578,432 | -1,927,551 |
| Air transport | 4,823,629 | 2,326,938 | -2,496,691 |
| Other | 3,331,658 | 2,691,298 | -640,360 |
| Road transport | 61,308 | 212,818 | +151,510 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 29,567,937 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,387,978 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,198,495 |
| Felixstowe | 8,914,619 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,752,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,385,031 | 13,182,906 | -3,202,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,861,394 | 11,526,584 | -6,334,810 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,054,992 | 5,143,503 | -911,489 |
| Felixstowe | 4,431,099 | 4,483,520 | +52,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,359,310 | 4,393,259 | +33,949 |
| Hull | 3,543,772 | 3,889,918 | +346,146 |
| London | 2,734,154 | 4,349,011 | +1,614,857 |
| 000 | 3,331,658 | 2,691,298 | -640,360 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,082,532 | 3,957,763 | +2,875,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,339,369 | 1,301,867 | -1,037,502 |
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 | 123 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 55 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Other manufacturing | 33 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 91 |
| 2025-11 | 92 |
| 2025-10 | 99 |
| 2025-09 | 98 |
| 2025-08 | 98 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 116 |
| GAMA HEALTHCARE LTD | 97 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED | 67 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 58 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 50 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 49 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 48 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 48 |
| DELAVAL LIMITED | 48 |
| CHRISTEYNS FOOD HYGIENE LTD | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 138 |
| 1m-15m | 123 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 30 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 59,452,571 |
| Netherlands | 42,398,930 |
| Belgium | 36,511,068 |
| China | 21,732,808 |
| Germany | 21,187,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 29,693,698 | 29,758,873 | +65,175 |
| Netherlands | 23,208,376 | 19,190,554 | -4,017,822 |
| Belgium | 19,098,917 | 17,412,151 | -1,686,766 |
| China | 12,465,525 | 9,267,283 | -3,198,242 |
| Germany | 9,463,307 | 11,724,538 | +2,261,231 |
| France | 11,854,606 | 8,456,028 | -3,398,578 |
| Spain | 10,546,051 | 9,694,834 | -851,217 |
| Italy | 9,995,305 | 9,093,193 | -902,112 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,641,971 | 6,667,144 | -1,974,827 |
| Viet Nam | 6,940,047 | 4,313,783 | -2,626,264 |
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 | 1,185,254 |
| Netherlands | 691,751 |
| France | 408,672 |
| Germany | 62,256 |
| Ireland | 61,355 |
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 | 601,704 | 583,550 | -18,154 |
| Netherlands | 320,040 | 371,711 | +51,671 |
| France | 181,756 | 226,916 | +45,160 |
| Germany | 56,525 | 5,731 | -50,794 |
| Ireland | 30,124 | 31,231 | +1,107 |
| United States | 58,595 | 1,263 | -57,332 |
| Belgium | 29,641 | 7,173 | -22,468 |
| Spain | 251 | 17,829 | +17,578 |
| South Africa | 1,431 | 1,787 | +356 |
| China | 701 | 2,020 | +1,319 |
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) | 247,405,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 191,474,837 |
| Air transport | 11,799,894 |
| Other | 7,344,640 |
| Road transport | 79,460 |
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) | 127,676,022 | 119,729,539 | -7,946,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,760,252 | 81,714,585 | -28,045,667 |
| Air transport | 6,239,440 | 5,560,454 | -678,986 |
| Other | 3,990,363 | 3,354,277 | -636,086 |
| Road transport | 79,460 | 0 | -79,460 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,976,951 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,361,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,388,696 |
| Felixstowe | 55,547,733 |
| Southampton | 32,941,189 |
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 | 61,525,504 | 54,451,447 | -7,074,057 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,445,515 | 36,916,045 | -1,529,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,245,137 | 30,143,559 | -4,101,578 |
| Felixstowe | 35,715,062 | 19,832,671 | -15,882,391 |
| Southampton | 18,830,584 | 14,110,605 | -4,719,979 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,677,756 | 12,883,191 | -6,794,565 |
| Holyhead | 8,916,886 | 12,566,712 | +3,649,826 |
| Dover | 7,569,970 | 4,755,678 | -2,814,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,814,850 | 4,148,645 | -666,205 |
| 000 | 3,990,363 | 3,354,277 | -636,086 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 380894
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on surfaces