Import/export HS code 38089410: Quaternary ammonium salt-based disinfectants
Disinfectants that use quaternary ammonium salts to kill germs
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 | 9,807,261 |
| Spain | 9,072,451 |
| Belgium | 6,535,027 |
| France | 3,615,605 |
| Italy | 3,477,601 |
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 | 5,190,648 | 4,616,613 | -574,035 |
| Spain | 4,268,011 | 4,804,440 | +536,429 |
| Belgium | 2,881,270 | 3,653,757 | +772,487 |
| France | 2,100,230 | 1,515,375 | -584,855 |
| Italy | 390,227 | 3,087,374 | +2,697,147 |
| Poland | 383,663 | 2,721,081 | +2,337,418 |
| Ireland | 904,636 | 1,534,019 | +629,383 |
| Netherlands | 373,960 | 958,924 | +584,964 |
| China | 365,603 | 338,120 | -27,483 |
| Turkey | 436,920 | 257,468 | -179,452 |
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 | 11,129,963 |
| Spain | 9,350,868 |
| Italy | 3,513,719 |
| Poland | 3,119,645 |
| Slovenia | 2,692,252 |
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 | 5,678,538 | 5,451,425 | -227,113 |
| Spain | 4,336,590 | 5,014,278 | +677,688 |
| Italy | 400,338 | 3,113,381 | +2,713,043 |
| Poland | 383,663 | 2,735,982 | +2,352,319 |
| Slovenia | 1,138,978 | 1,553,274 | +414,296 |
| Belgium | 1,204,164 | 1,051,923 | -152,241 |
| United States | 993,254 | 1,026,890 | +33,636 |
| France | 1,319,718 | 595,533 | -724,185 |
| China | 385,067 | 367,128 | -17,939 |
| Netherlands | 231,616 | 519,474 | +287,858 |
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 | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Kent | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Kent | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 26,201,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,063,102 |
| Other | 2,320,535 |
| Air transport | 297,328 |
| Road transport | 181,083 |
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) | 11,151,962 | 15,049,111 | +3,897,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,277,411 | 7,785,691 | +2,508,280 |
| Other | 868,750 | 1,451,785 | +583,035 |
| Air transport | 225,239 | 72,089 | -153,150 |
| Road transport | 168,673 | 12,410 | -156,263 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,142,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,756,703 |
| London | 5,057,330 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,861,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,436,829 |
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 | 5,457,532 | 4,685,008 | -772,524 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,016,244 | 4,740,459 | +724,215 |
| London | 912,355 | 4,144,975 | +3,232,620 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,307,767 | 1,553,610 | -754,157 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,351,443 | 1,085,386 | -266,057 |
| 000 | 868,750 | 1,451,785 | +583,035 |
| Purfleet | 117,609 | 1,756,460 | +1,638,851 |
| Thamesport | 484,360 | 1,007,407 | +523,047 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 428,717 | 891,260 | +462,543 |
| Felixstowe | 640,420 | 669,192 | +28,772 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Human health activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GAMA HEALTHCARE LTD | 90 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 52 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 50 |
| SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITED | 48 |
| FORQUISA UK LIMITED | 45 |
| WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| DENTAL SKY WHOLESALER LIMITED | 42 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 38 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| ITW LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,707,656 |
| Netherlands | 9,843,444 |
| Belgium | 8,628,131 |
| Spain | 8,507,546 |
| Italy | 4,393,819 |
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 | 7,578,404 | 9,129,252 | +1,550,848 |
| Netherlands | 4,781,053 | 5,062,391 | +281,338 |
| Belgium | 4,146,920 | 4,481,211 | +334,291 |
| Spain | 3,644,059 | 4,863,487 | +1,219,428 |
| Italy | 2,080,540 | 2,313,279 | +232,739 |
| Sweden | 1,810,716 | 1,732,213 | -78,503 |
| Thailand | 1,294,160 | 1,845,330 | +551,170 |
| China | 1,148,407 | 1,824,263 | +675,856 |
| France | 1,506,242 | 1,401,840 | -104,402 |
| Romania | 1,024,768 | 1,142,246 | +117,478 |
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 | 371,141 |
| Germany | 27,122 |
| Netherlands | 18,968 |
| Belgium | 14,054 |
| Ireland | 11,582 |
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 | 185,140 | 186,001 | +861 |
| Germany | 23,097 | 4,025 | -19,072 |
| Netherlands | 16,162 | 2,806 | -13,356 |
| Belgium | 9,115 | 4,939 | -4,176 |
| Ireland | 2,125 | 9,457 | +7,332 |
| South Africa | 1,636 | 2,327 | +691 |
| China | 0 | 1,206 | +1,206 |
| France | 1,068 | 0 | -1,068 |
| Italy | 226 | 11 | -215 |
| Czechia | 112 | 56 | -56 |
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) | 59,673,304 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,705,294 |
| Air transport | 1,272,180 |
| Other | 927,398 |
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) | 28,192,304 | 31,481,000 | +3,288,696 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,421,355 | 15,283,939 | +862,584 |
| Air transport | 490,660 | 781,520 | +290,860 |
| Other | 505,684 | 421,714 | -83,970 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,833,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,473,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,093,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,997,975 |
| Southampton | 7,522,589 |
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 | 10,594,442 | 12,239,272 | +1,644,830 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,144,551 | 9,329,037 | +1,184,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,764,575 | 5,328,665 | -435,910 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,047,952 | 3,950,023 | -1,097,929 |
| Southampton | 2,615,662 | 4,906,927 | +2,291,265 |
| Holyhead | 2,535,281 | 4,415,887 | +1,880,606 |
| Felixstowe | 3,563,400 | 2,309,131 | -1,254,269 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,915,909 | 1,532,268 | -383,641 |
| Heysham | 553,872 | 1,051,122 | +497,250 |
| Dover | 936,004 | 622,106 | -313,898 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Disinfectants that use quaternary ammonium salts to kill germs