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.
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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 | 9,346,172 |
| Spain | 7,196,942 |
| Belgium | 5,805,365 |
| France | 3,179,876 |
| Italy | 1,995,522 |
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 | 5,397,889 | 3,948,283 | -1,449,606 |
| Spain | 3,809,909 | 3,387,033 | -422,876 |
| Belgium | 3,079,036 | 2,726,329 | -352,707 |
| France | 1,921,861 | 1,258,015 | -663,846 |
| Italy | 189,273 | 1,806,249 | +1,616,976 |
| Ireland | 811,978 | 1,042,634 | +230,656 |
| Poland | 45,513 | 1,684,263 | +1,638,750 |
| Netherlands | 319,155 | 863,450 | +544,295 |
| China | 369,580 | 290,127 | -79,453 |
| Turkey | 268,505 | 219,993 | -48,512 |
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 | 10,376,007 |
| Spain | 7,413,386 |
| Slovenia | 2,325,916 |
| Belgium | 2,117,454 |
| Italy | 2,022,738 |
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 | 6,018,425 | 4,357,582 | -1,660,843 |
| Spain | 3,847,781 | 3,565,605 | -282,176 |
| Slovenia | 1,039,748 | 1,286,168 | +246,420 |
| Belgium | 1,258,422 | 859,032 | -399,390 |
| Italy | 201,248 | 1,821,490 | +1,620,242 |
| United States | 1,062,401 | 847,643 | -214,758 |
| France | 1,213,874 | 680,384 | -533,490 |
| Poland | 45,513 | 1,679,623 | +1,634,110 |
| China | 389,044 | 301,540 | -87,504 |
| Netherlands | 175,852 | 415,857 | +240,005 |
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 |
| Kent | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Kent | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 22,177,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,853,109 |
| Other | 1,746,430 |
| Air transport | 304,009 |
| Road transport | 168,673 |
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) | 10,920,034 | 11,257,100 | +337,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,579,212 | 5,273,897 | +694,685 |
| Other | 814,348 | 932,082 | +117,734 |
| Air transport | 225,155 | 78,854 | -146,301 |
| Road transport | 39,485 | 129,188 | +89,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,909,128 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,868,885 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,505,241 |
| London | 3,037,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,772,675 |
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 | 5,077,568 | 3,831,560 | -1,246,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,542,827 | 3,326,058 | -216,769 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,025,327 | 1,479,914 | -545,413 |
| London | 518,441 | 2,518,819 | +2,000,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,810,970 | 961,705 | -849,265 |
| 000 | 814,348 | 932,082 | +117,734 |
| Purfleet | 172,913 | 1,095,986 | +923,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 546,834 | 681,951 | +135,117 |
| Thamesport | 503,447 | 677,326 | +173,879 |
| Felixstowe | 620,853 | 460,650 | -160,203 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Human health activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GAMA HEALTHCARE LTD | 86 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 46 |
| SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITED | 44 |
| FORQUISA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| DENTAL SKY WHOLESALER LIMITED | 38 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 34 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| ITW LIMITED | 32 |
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+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 14,904,599 |
| Netherlands | 8,638,534 |
| Belgium | 8,354,340 |
| Spain | 7,656,793 |
| Italy | 4,245,836 |
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 | 7,501,499 | 7,403,100 | -98,399 |
| Netherlands | 4,695,008 | 3,943,526 | -751,482 |
| Belgium | 4,206,624 | 4,147,716 | -58,908 |
| Spain | 3,171,668 | 4,485,125 | +1,313,457 |
| Italy | 2,298,798 | 1,947,038 | -351,760 |
| China | 2,597,564 | 1,566,750 | -1,030,814 |
| Thailand | 2,131,862 | 1,213,201 | -918,661 |
| Sweden | 1,881,083 | 1,298,462 | -582,621 |
| France | 1,499,111 | 1,161,951 | -337,160 |
| Philippines | 1,234,989 | 685,749 | -549,240 |
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 | 344,781 |
| Germany | 53,788 |
| Netherlands | 23,552 |
| Belgium | 18,869 |
| Ireland | 6,717 |
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 | 195,004 | 149,777 | -45,227 |
| Germany | 50,051 | 3,737 | -46,314 |
| Netherlands | 19,157 | 4,395 | -14,762 |
| Belgium | 14,809 | 4,060 | -10,749 |
| Ireland | 2,764 | 3,953 | +1,189 |
| South Africa | 1,431 | 1,787 | +356 |
| China | 0 | 1,206 | +1,206 |
| France | 1,107 | 0 | -1,107 |
| Italy | 113 | 124 | +11 |
| Czechia | 0 | 168 | +168 |
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) | 53,165,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,780,986 |
| Air transport | 1,188,411 |
| Other | 921,283 |
| Road transport | 62,381 |
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) | 26,718,493 | 26,447,397 | -271,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,266,812 | 11,514,174 | -6,752,638 |
| Air transport | 436,751 | 751,660 | +314,909 |
| Other | 554,809 | 366,474 | -188,335 |
| Road transport | 62,381 | 0 | -62,381 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,953,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,456,211 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,655,514 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,313,762 |
| Southampton | 7,532,282 |
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 | 10,951,867 | 10,001,781 | -950,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,196,857 | 7,259,354 | -937,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,177,543 | 4,477,971 | -1,699,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,053,785 | 3,259,977 | -1,793,808 |
| Southampton | 3,976,171 | 3,556,111 | -420,060 |
| Felixstowe | 4,423,898 | 1,666,376 | -2,757,522 |
| Holyhead | 2,499,564 | 3,492,419 | +992,855 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,474,953 | 1,837,841 | +362,888 |
| Dover | 768,574 | 609,563 | -159,011 |
| Heysham | 328,764 | 953,365 | +624,601 |
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