Import/export HS code 3820: Anti-freeze and de-icing liquids
All types of liquids used to prevent freezing or to melt ice, like car antifreeze or airplane de-icing fluids
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 | 18,800,948 |
| Belgium | 18,778,420 |
| Netherlands | 10,065,376 |
| France | 4,536,820 |
| China | 2,026,985 |
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 | 11,488,033 | 7,312,915 | -4,175,118 |
| Belgium | 11,076,641 | 7,701,779 | -3,374,862 |
| Netherlands | 5,064,568 | 5,000,808 | -63,760 |
| France | 2,144,355 | 2,392,465 | +248,110 |
| China | 996,228 | 1,030,757 | +34,529 |
| United Arab Emirates | 931,999 | 251,533 | -680,466 |
| Italy | 533,933 | 563,228 | +29,295 |
| Ireland | 618,667 | 467,203 | -151,464 |
| Slovakia | 424,165 | 385,355 | -38,810 |
| United States | 334,891 | 461,876 | +126,985 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 21,777,028 |
| Germany | 20,784,066 |
| Netherlands | 4,516,247 |
| China | 3,424,723 |
| France | 2,314,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,951,022 | 9,826,006 | -2,125,016 |
| Germany | 12,192,604 | 8,591,462 | -3,601,142 |
| Netherlands | 2,965,269 | 1,550,978 | -1,414,291 |
| China | 1,707,766 | 1,716,957 | +9,191 |
| France | 1,143,927 | 1,170,182 | +26,255 |
| Italy | 670,687 | 740,285 | +69,598 |
| United Arab Emirates | 930,666 | 251,533 | -679,133 |
| United States | 434,624 | 477,324 | +42,700 |
| Ireland | 508,136 | 266,635 | -241,501 |
| South Korea | 426,574 | 293,063 | -133,511 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 6 | -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) | 39,403,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,450,881 |
| Air transport | 2,268,090 |
| Other | 1,057,963 |
| Road transport | 79,853 |
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) | 23,068,015 | 16,335,959 | -6,732,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,776,145 | 8,674,736 | -1,101,409 |
| Air transport | 1,385,453 | 882,637 | -502,816 |
| Other | 601,223 | 456,740 | -144,483 |
| Road transport | 37,962 | 41,891 | +3,929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,698,970 |
| London | 9,151,780 |
| Dover | 8,587,043 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,769,199 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,850,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,039,443 | 5,659,527 | -1,379,916 |
| London | 4,225,410 | 4,926,370 | +700,960 |
| Dover | 5,006,805 | 3,580,238 | -1,426,567 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,474,829 | 3,294,370 | -1,180,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,164,301 | 1,686,449 | -477,852 |
| Hull | 2,440,420 | 1,301,976 | -1,138,444 |
| Felixstowe | 1,975,414 | 964,468 | -1,010,946 |
| Purfleet | 982,440 | 1,037,611 | +55,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 903,329 | 343,605 | -559,724 |
| 000 | 601,223 | 456,740 | -144,483 |
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 | 82 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 53 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 86 |
| 2025-11 | 78 |
| 2025-10 | 85 |
| 2025-09 | 91 |
| 2025-08 | 71 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 48 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| BMW (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| CHEVRON PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 47 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 138 |
| 1m-15m | 69 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
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 | 8,416,749 |
| France | 4,626,317 |
| Italy | 2,376,357 |
| United States | 2,263,923 |
| Germany | 2,181,899 |
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 | 4,843,827 | 3,572,922 | -1,270,905 |
| France | 2,361,912 | 2,264,405 | -97,507 |
| Italy | 1,576,428 | 799,929 | -776,499 |
| United States | 1,310,028 | 953,895 | -356,133 |
| Germany | 783,661 | 1,398,238 | +614,577 |
| Belgium | 967,013 | 928,724 | -38,289 |
| Turkey | 827,570 | 979,004 | +151,434 |
| Finland | 857,811 | 506,640 | -351,171 |
| Denmark | 1,265,429 | 95,737 | -1,169,692 |
| Sweden | 630,875 | 596,219 | -34,656 |
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 | 109,712 |
| Spain | 27,266 |
| Germany | 14,061 |
| Belgium | 9,655 |
| United States | 9,258 |
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 | 44,157 | 65,555 | +21,398 |
| Spain | 11,563 | 15,703 | +4,140 |
| Germany | 6,072 | 7,989 | +1,917 |
| Belgium | 3,961 | 5,694 | +1,733 |
| United States | 4,618 | 4,640 | +22 |
| Netherlands | 1,663 | 1,290 | -373 |
| France | 463 | 1,206 | +743 |
| Ireland | 984 | 37 | -947 |
| China | 0 | 991 | +991 |
| South Korea | 423 | 0 | -423 |
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) | 23,915,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,540,895 |
| Air transport | 3,146,461 |
| Other | 325,205 |
| Road transport | 4,984 |
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) | 12,992,141 | 10,923,582 | -2,068,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,039,736 | 7,501,159 | -3,538,577 |
| Air transport | 2,105,312 | 1,041,149 | -1,064,163 |
| Other | 152,481 | 172,724 | +20,243 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,984 | +4,984 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,479,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,322,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,734,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,065,568 |
| Southampton | 3,479,049 |
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 | 5,283,668 | 4,196,097 | -1,087,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,854,400 | 2,467,822 | -386,578 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,719,992 | 2,014,256 | -705,736 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,461,329 | 1,604,239 | -857,090 |
| Southampton | 2,082,306 | 1,396,743 | -685,563 |
| Holyhead | 1,639,548 | 1,330,289 | -309,259 |
| Dover | 1,533,874 | 1,181,616 | -352,258 |
| Felixstowe | 931,176 | 1,280,654 | +349,478 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,538,996 | 579,476 | -959,520 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,036,065 | 875,572 | -160,493 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of liquids used to prevent freezing or to melt ice, like car antifreeze or airplane de-icing fluids