Import/export HS code 320417: Pigments
Colorants used in paints, inks, and coatings, not soluble in water
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 21,762,628 |
| China | 21,567,555 |
| Netherlands | 21,291,282 |
| France | 19,914,529 |
| Sweden | 15,476,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 12,756,129 | 9,006,499 | -3,749,630 |
| China | 11,854,397 | 9,713,158 | -2,141,239 |
| Netherlands | 11,422,445 | 9,868,837 | -1,553,608 |
| France | 13,510,790 | 6,403,739 | -7,107,051 |
| Sweden | 8,489,079 | 6,987,465 | -1,501,614 |
| Germany | 7,826,977 | 7,536,779 | -290,198 |
| Belgium | 5,124,404 | 4,936,246 | -188,158 |
| Italy | 1,496,002 | 1,920,818 | +424,816 |
| United States | 2,248,655 | 1,008,413 | -1,240,242 |
| Turkey | 1,906,457 | 1,298,910 | -607,547 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 29,940,752 |
| China | 27,825,380 |
| Germany | 21,256,188 |
| Sweden | 16,478,591 |
| Netherlands | 12,832,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 17,771,359 | 12,169,393 | -5,601,966 |
| China | 15,293,164 | 12,532,216 | -2,760,948 |
| Germany | 12,181,579 | 9,074,609 | -3,106,970 |
| Sweden | 9,351,440 | 7,127,151 | -2,224,289 |
| Netherlands | 6,889,241 | 5,942,823 | -946,418 |
| United States | 4,879,954 | 2,926,591 | -1,953,363 |
| South Korea | 2,469,726 | 2,193,720 | -276,006 |
| Italy | 2,266,387 | 2,313,301 | +46,914 |
| Turkey | 1,956,053 | 1,560,889 | -395,164 |
| Japan | 2,183,324 | 1,216,191 | -967,133 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +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) | 81,427,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,615,099 |
| Air transport | 11,097,425 |
| Other | 1,334,400 |
| Road transport | 1,166,150 |
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) | 45,350,714 | 36,076,920 | -9,273,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,558,746 | 22,056,353 | -8,502,393 |
| Air transport | 6,382,081 | 4,715,344 | -1,666,737 |
| Other | 638,867 | 695,533 | +56,666 |
| Road transport | 503,959 | 662,191 | +158,232 |
| Rail transport | 11,832 | 0 | -11,832 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 30,585,182 |
| Dover | 27,706,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,137,819 |
| Southampton | 15,245,237 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,316,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,947,405 | 12,637,777 | -5,309,628 |
| Dover | 17,196,919 | 10,509,710 | -6,687,209 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,006,535 | 12,131,284 | -875,251 |
| Southampton | 9,758,378 | 5,486,859 | -4,271,519 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,309,041 | 7,007,697 | +1,698,656 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,366,103 | 2,664,811 | +298,708 |
| Belfast Port | 2,218,655 | 2,513,235 | +294,580 |
| Killingholme | 2,813,703 | 1,264,652 | -1,549,051 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,903,610 | 868,408 | -1,035,202 |
| London | 957,572 | 1,757,119 | +799,547 |
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 | 83 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 52 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 120 |
| TENNANTS TEXTILE COLOURS LIMITED | 102 |
| SIMPSONS (UK) LIMITED | 98 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 90 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 90 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 64 |
| SENSIENT COLORS UK LTD | 60 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 59 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 58 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 18,713,303 |
| Netherlands | 11,161,898 |
| Germany | 8,419,351 |
| United States | 7,425,137 |
| Switzerland | 3,815,821 |
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 | 9,562,693 | 9,150,610 | -412,083 |
| Netherlands | 8,892,585 | 2,269,313 | -6,623,272 |
| Germany | 5,072,746 | 3,346,605 | -1,726,141 |
| United States | 5,778,639 | 1,646,498 | -4,132,141 |
| Switzerland | 2,404,200 | 1,411,621 | -992,579 |
| Austria | 1,764,938 | 1,843,653 | +78,715 |
| Poland | 1,813,566 | 1,586,386 | -227,180 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,882,058 | 1,197,589 | -684,469 |
| Ireland | 1,744,794 | 1,330,516 | -414,278 |
| France | 1,191,841 | 1,793,320 | +601,479 |
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 | 6,555,112 |
| China | 152,351 |
| India | 119,318 |
| Belgium | 11,710 |
| Netherlands | 7,143 |
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 | 3,424,944 | 3,130,168 | -294,776 |
| China | 71,197 | 81,154 | +9,957 |
| India | 105,281 | 14,037 | -91,244 |
| Belgium | 2,095 | 9,615 | +7,520 |
| Netherlands | 7,143 | 0 | -7,143 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,091 | +4,091 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 425 | +425 |
| Germany | 51 | 0 | -51 |
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) | 52,523,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,380,193 |
| Other | 6,909,352 |
| Air transport | 5,701,867 |
| Road transport | 2,154,131 |
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) | 30,315,254 | 22,208,484 | -8,106,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,683,511 | 7,696,682 | -9,986,829 |
| Other | 3,647,128 | 3,262,224 | -384,904 |
| Air transport | 3,605,525 | 2,096,342 | -1,509,183 |
| Road transport | 991,000 | 1,163,131 | +172,131 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,928,932 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,513,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,220,520 |
| 000 | 6,909,352 |
| Felixstowe | 3,715,153 |
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 | 15,669,553 | 11,259,379 | -4,410,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,082,869 | 7,431,003 | -4,651,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,718,482 | 3,502,038 | -3,216,444 |
| 000 | 3,647,128 | 3,262,224 | -384,904 |
| Felixstowe | 2,502,637 | 1,212,516 | -1,290,121 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,539,185 | 896,162 | -1,643,023 |
| Southampton | 1,595,595 | 1,584,845 | -10,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,070,516 | 1,042,933 | -1,027,583 |
| London | 1,269,468 | 1,330,794 | +61,326 |
| Belfast Port | 1,129,337 | 1,447,648 | +318,311 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320417
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colorants used in paints, inks, and coatings, not soluble in water