Import/export HS code 38089420: Halogenated compound-based disinfectants
Disinfectants based on halogenated compounds, effective against a wide range of pathogens
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,252,602 |
| Belgium | 3,634,035 |
| Germany | 3,220,340 |
| France | 2,451,265 |
| Netherlands | 2,103,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,763,466 | 2,489,136 | -274,330 |
| Belgium | 1,730,496 | 1,903,539 | +173,043 |
| Germany | 1,519,826 | 1,700,514 | +180,688 |
| France | 1,284,165 | 1,167,100 | -117,065 |
| Netherlands | 883,190 | 1,219,896 | +336,706 |
| China | 1,117,020 | 854,244 | -262,776 |
| United States | 682,143 | 895,608 | +213,465 |
| Sweden | 486,266 | 335,513 | -150,753 |
| Switzerland | 387,309 | 241,529 | -145,780 |
| Hungary | 66,208 | 116,786 | +50,578 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,829,200 |
| China | 4,109,323 |
| Belgium | 2,993,703 |
| Germany | 2,433,196 |
| Netherlands | 1,851,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,734,430 | 2,094,770 | -639,660 |
| China | 2,320,541 | 1,788,782 | -531,759 |
| Belgium | 1,455,111 | 1,538,592 | +83,481 |
| Germany | 1,081,955 | 1,351,241 | +269,286 |
| Netherlands | 895,997 | 955,407 | +59,410 |
| United States | 808,378 | 577,430 | -230,948 |
| France | 519,387 | 814,828 | +295,441 |
| Japan | 447,433 | 490,666 | +43,233 |
| United Kingdom | 210,441 | 499,539 | +289,098 |
| Czechia | 86,528 | 183,115 | +96,587 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +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) | 14,181,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,383,037 |
| Air transport | 3,003,257 |
| Other | 739,897 |
| Road transport | 15,413 |
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) | 6,864,199 | 7,317,684 | +453,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,184,425 | 2,198,612 | +14,187 |
| Air transport | 1,844,383 | 1,158,874 | -685,509 |
| Other | 296,144 | 443,753 | +147,609 |
| Road transport | 10,775 | 4,638 | -6,137 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,180,172 |
| Felixstowe | 2,391,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,146,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,056,681 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,715,275 |
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 | 2,373,265 | 2,806,907 | +433,642 |
| Felixstowe | 1,283,822 | 1,107,697 | -176,125 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,261,152 | 885,214 | -375,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 955,084 | 1,101,597 | +146,513 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,069,653 | 645,622 | -424,031 |
| Holyhead | 765,587 | 446,911 | -318,676 |
| Runcorn | 389,760 | 693,877 | +304,117 |
| Killingholme | 591,810 | 425,212 | -166,598 |
| 000 | 296,144 | 443,753 | +147,609 |
| Liverpool Docks | 197,897 | 500,162 | +302,265 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 104 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 53 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 52 |
| DELAVAL LIMITED | 52 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 47 |
| NCH (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| KILCO (INTERNATIONAL) LTD | 45 |
| COMPLETE POOL CONTROLS LIMITED | 45 |
| PLASTICA LIMITED | 42 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 10,058,668 |
| Belgium | 9,889,927 |
| Germany | 7,384,962 |
| Ireland | 7,079,611 |
| Australia | 4,275,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 4,869,382 | 5,189,286 | +319,904 |
| Belgium | 4,947,792 | 4,942,135 | -5,657 |
| Germany | 2,413,747 | 4,971,215 | +2,557,468 |
| Ireland | 3,623,181 | 3,456,430 | -166,751 |
| Australia | 1,797,001 | 2,478,599 | +681,598 |
| Spain | 2,219,266 | 1,816,576 | -402,690 |
| France | 2,134,199 | 1,847,709 | -286,490 |
| Israel | 2,549,068 | 1,203,883 | -1,345,185 |
| Netherlands | 1,169,530 | 2,163,664 | +994,134 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,990,942 | 1,220,878 | -770,064 |
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 | 294,094 |
| Ireland | 3,870 |
| France | 1,019 |
| China | 302 |
| Belgium | 230 |
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 | 141,081 | 153,013 | +11,932 |
| Ireland | 1,622 | 2,248 | +626 |
| France | 1,019 | 0 | -1,019 |
| China | 298 | 4 | -294 |
| Belgium | 0 | 230 | +230 |
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) | 45,729,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,677,147 |
| Air transport | 7,191,807 |
| Other | 1,556,480 |
| Road transport | 9,258 |
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) | 21,313,198 | 24,416,765 | +3,103,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,656,855 | 20,020,292 | -2,636,563 |
| Air transport | 3,631,975 | 3,559,832 | -72,143 |
| Other | 784,884 | 771,596 | -13,288 |
| Road transport | 9,258 | 0 | -9,258 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,455,045 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,492,635 |
| Felixstowe | 7,767,530 |
| Southampton | 7,636,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,918,433 |
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 | 12,602,248 | 15,852,797 | +3,250,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,679,710 | 11,812,925 | +2,133,215 |
| Felixstowe | 5,310,547 | 2,456,983 | -2,853,564 |
| Southampton | 4,832,040 | 2,804,442 | -2,027,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,942,122 | 2,976,311 | +34,189 |
| Dover | 3,982,544 | 1,905,221 | -2,077,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,018,200 | 1,732,245 | -285,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,562,214 | 2,171,447 | +609,233 |
| Holyhead | 1,578,477 | 2,001,569 | +423,092 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 815,955 | 1,025,423 | +209,468 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Disinfectants based on halogenated compounds, effective against a wide range of pathogens