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 | 4,509,252 |
| Belgium | 3,115,783 |
| Germany | 2,583,617 |
| France | 2,181,890 |
| Netherlands | 1,724,654 |
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 | 2,628,765 | 1,880,487 | -748,278 |
| Belgium | 1,758,957 | 1,356,826 | -402,131 |
| Germany | 1,483,829 | 1,099,788 | -384,041 |
| France | 1,119,646 | 1,062,244 | -57,402 |
| Netherlands | 858,104 | 866,550 | +8,446 |
| China | 1,117,020 | 524,360 | -592,660 |
| United States | 680,485 | 603,561 | -76,924 |
| Sweden | 511,272 | 234,894 | -276,378 |
| Switzerland | 390,958 | 159,491 | -231,467 |
| Denmark | 147,069 | 46,594 | -100,475 |
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 | 4,262,480 |
| China | 3,545,502 |
| Belgium | 2,613,570 |
| Germany | 2,125,665 |
| Netherlands | 1,540,300 |
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 | 2,571,509 | 1,690,971 | -880,538 |
| China | 2,250,184 | 1,295,318 | -954,866 |
| Belgium | 1,409,526 | 1,204,044 | -205,482 |
| Germany | 1,113,366 | 1,012,299 | -101,067 |
| Netherlands | 944,399 | 595,901 | -348,498 |
| United States | 814,832 | 408,626 | -406,206 |
| France | 381,105 | 752,405 | +371,300 |
| Japan | 443,125 | 348,076 | -95,049 |
| United Kingdom | 205,560 | 195,040 | -10,520 |
| Denmark | 147,069 | 46,594 | -100,475 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -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) | 12,336,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,473,571 |
| Air transport | 2,610,520 |
| Other | 538,951 |
| Road transport | 10,775 |
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) | 6,743,727 | 5,592,420 | -1,151,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,056,757 | 1,416,814 | -639,943 |
| Air transport | 1,828,548 | 781,972 | -1,046,576 |
| Other | 320,622 | 218,329 | -102,293 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,775 | +10,775 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,344,513 |
| Felixstowe | 1,950,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,892,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,878,665 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,524,732 |
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 | 2,296,286 | 2,048,227 | -248,059 |
| Felixstowe | 1,193,548 | 757,158 | -436,390 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,095,624 | 797,207 | -298,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,233,287 | 645,378 | -587,909 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,069,220 | 455,512 | -613,708 |
| Holyhead | 669,029 | 512,526 | -156,503 |
| Killingholme | 591,440 | 328,353 | -263,087 |
| Runcorn | 365,235 | 434,760 | +69,525 |
| Purfleet | 336,639 | 239,370 | -97,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 199,120 | 367,579 | +168,459 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 100 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 49 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 48 |
| DELAVAL LIMITED | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 43 |
| COMPLETE POOL CONTROLS LIMITED | 43 |
| NCH (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| KILCO (INTERNATIONAL) LTD | 41 |
| PLASTICA LIMITED | 40 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,742,428 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,541,709 |
| Ireland | 6,012,572 |
| Germany | 5,821,160 |
| Spain | 3,520,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,703,455 | 4,038,973 | -664,482 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,405,203 | 3,136,506 | -2,268,697 |
| Ireland | 3,546,977 | 2,465,595 | -1,081,382 |
| Germany | 2,313,232 | 3,507,928 | +1,194,696 |
| Spain | 2,097,679 | 1,423,239 | -674,440 |
| France | 1,961,122 | 1,488,707 | -472,415 |
| Israel | 2,522,071 | 914,370 | -1,607,701 |
| Australia | 1,796,376 | 1,471,586 | -324,790 |
| Netherlands | 1,259,816 | 1,661,630 | +401,814 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,822,400 | 971,418 | -850,982 |
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 | 258,934 |
| Ireland | 2,716 |
| France | 1,019 |
| China | 298 |
| Belgium | 113 |
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 | 142,542 | 116,392 | -26,150 |
| Ireland | 1,178 | 1,538 | +360 |
| France | 1,019 | 0 | -1,019 |
| China | 259 | 39 | -220 |
| Belgium | 0 | 113 | +113 |
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) | 39,361,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,975,640 |
| Air transport | 6,049,453 |
| Other | 1,345,087 |
| 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) | 20,365,536 | 18,996,327 | -1,369,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,837,831 | 14,137,809 | -8,700,022 |
| Air transport | 3,441,382 | 2,608,071 | -833,311 |
| Other | 819,838 | 525,249 | -294,589 |
| 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 | 23,838,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,020,946 |
| Felixstowe | 6,960,961 |
| Southampton | 6,953,419 |
| Dover | 5,922,417 |
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 | 12,083,275 | 11,755,464 | -327,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,877,537 | 8,143,409 | -1,734,128 |
| Felixstowe | 5,173,317 | 1,787,644 | -3,385,673 |
| Southampton | 4,501,468 | 2,451,951 | -2,049,517 |
| Dover | 3,815,865 | 2,106,552 | -1,709,313 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,739,343 | 2,124,048 | -615,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,942,018 | 1,353,539 | -588,479 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,603,937 | 1,591,427 | -12,510 |
| Holyhead | 1,559,312 | 1,364,653 | -194,659 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 764,453 | 766,390 | +1,937 |
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