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 | 9,237,103 |
| Spain | 8,771,733 |
| Belgium | 6,253,093 |
| Italy | 3,921,267 |
| Poland | 3,481,276 |
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 | 5,051,902 | 4,185,201 | -866,701 |
| Spain | 4,525,295 | 4,246,438 | -278,857 |
| Belgium | 2,902,826 | 3,350,267 | +447,441 |
| Italy | 684,765 | 3,236,502 | +2,551,737 |
| Poland | 719,885 | 2,761,391 | +2,041,506 |
| France | 1,997,475 | 1,356,715 | -640,760 |
| Ireland | 1,050,889 | 1,275,169 | +224,280 |
| Netherlands | 469,173 | 813,059 | +343,886 |
| China | 356,448 | 321,370 | -35,078 |
| Turkey | 366,985 | 286,694 | -80,291 |
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 | 10,526,523 |
| Spain | 9,052,434 |
| Italy | 3,963,510 |
| Poland | 3,496,177 |
| Slovenia | 2,589,295 |
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 | 5,541,357 | 4,985,166 | -556,191 |
| Spain | 4,614,421 | 4,438,013 | -176,408 |
| Italy | 701,435 | 3,262,075 | +2,560,640 |
| Poland | 719,885 | 2,776,292 | +2,056,407 |
| Slovenia | 1,285,714 | 1,303,581 | +17,867 |
| Belgium | 1,201,342 | 985,617 | -215,725 |
| United States | 951,647 | 935,922 | -15,725 |
| France | 1,163,520 | 537,000 | -626,520 |
| China | 375,912 | 353,075 | -22,837 |
| Netherlands | 250,106 | 444,704 | +194,598 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Kent | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Kent | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 25,698,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,001,307 |
| Other | 2,212,608 |
| Air transport | 250,045 |
| Road transport | 157,953 |
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) | 11,477,514 | 14,221,293 | +2,743,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,685,483 | 7,315,824 | +1,630,341 |
| Other | 1,031,985 | 1,180,623 | +148,638 |
| Air transport | 184,236 | 65,809 | -118,427 |
| Road transport | 145,543 | 12,410 | -133,133 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,780,927 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,495,131 |
| London | 5,612,814 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,424,130 |
| 000 | 2,212,608 |
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 | 5,356,857 | 4,424,070 | -932,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,311,432 | 4,183,699 | -127,733 |
| London | 1,403,233 | 4,209,581 | +2,806,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,120,043 | 1,304,087 | -815,956 |
| 000 | 1,031,985 | 1,180,623 | +148,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,254,050 | 941,300 | -312,750 |
| Purfleet | 278,208 | 1,711,808 | +1,433,600 |
| Thamesport | 404,975 | 1,069,529 | +664,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 562,724 | 861,222 | +298,498 |
| Hull | 408,908 | 896,501 | +487,593 |
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
|
38 |
|
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
|
6 |
|
Human health activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GAMA HEALTHCARE LTD | 91 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 53 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 51 |
| SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITED | 48 |
| FORQUISA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP LIMITED | 45 |
| DENTAL SKY WHOLESALER LIMITED | 43 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 39 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| 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 | 33 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,138,097 |
| Netherlands | 9,628,283 |
| Spain | 8,380,828 |
| Belgium | 8,223,574 |
| Italy | 4,282,107 |
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 | 7,629,994 | 8,508,103 | +878,109 |
| Netherlands | 5,128,400 | 4,499,883 | -628,517 |
| Spain | 4,291,834 | 4,088,994 | -202,840 |
| Belgium | 5,009,473 | 3,214,101 | -1,795,372 |
| Italy | 2,170,460 | 2,111,647 | -58,813 |
| Sweden | 1,871,787 | 1,407,499 | -464,288 |
| China | 1,526,060 | 1,351,739 | -174,321 |
| France | 1,654,974 | 1,220,304 | -434,670 |
| Thailand | 745,603 | 1,603,998 | +858,395 |
| Romania | 951,870 | 1,195,797 | +243,927 |
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 | 366,187 |
| Netherlands | 16,088 |
| Germany | 15,026 |
| Ireland | 11,540 |
| Belgium | 11,083 |
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 | 187,500 | 178,687 | -8,813 |
| Netherlands | 14,729 | 1,359 | -13,370 |
| Germany | 11,599 | 3,427 | -8,172 |
| Ireland | 2,103 | 9,437 | +7,334 |
| Belgium | 6,958 | 4,125 | -2,833 |
| South Africa | 1,682 | 2,372 | +690 |
| China | 0 | 1,206 | +1,206 |
| France | 1,068 | 0 | -1,068 |
| Italy | 237 | 0 | -237 |
| Czechia | 168 | 0 | -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) | 57,558,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,183,905 |
| Air transport | 1,253,813 |
| Other | 879,551 |
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) | 30,051,063 | 27,507,377 | -2,543,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,186,678 | 13,997,227 | -189,451 |
| Air transport | 529,298 | 724,515 | +195,217 |
| Other | 486,766 | 392,785 | -93,981 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,191,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,745,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,343,423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,420,455 |
| Southampton | 7,314,499 |
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 | 10,914,755 | 11,276,332 | +361,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,214,678 | 7,530,432 | -1,684,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,515,449 | 4,827,974 | -687,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,738,330 | 3,682,125 | -1,056,205 |
| Southampton | 2,788,992 | 4,525,507 | +1,736,515 |
| Holyhead | 2,634,916 | 4,301,888 | +1,666,972 |
| Felixstowe | 3,136,668 | 2,085,286 | -1,051,382 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,504,790 | 841,207 | -1,663,583 |
| Heysham | 742,337 | 961,993 | +219,656 |
| Dover | 972,828 | 543,000 | -429,828 |
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