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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 22,875,092 |
| India | 22,228,014 |
| Netherlands | 21,520,092 |
| France | 21,070,139 |
| Sweden | 17,405,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,733,758 | 10,141,334 | -2,592,424 |
| India | 12,667,526 | 9,560,488 | -3,107,038 |
| Netherlands | 10,479,831 | 11,040,261 | +560,430 |
| France | 13,384,274 | 7,685,865 | -5,698,409 |
| Sweden | 9,111,010 | 8,293,994 | -817,016 |
| Germany | 7,938,703 | 8,661,814 | +723,111 |
| Belgium | 5,317,026 | 5,593,287 | +276,261 |
| Italy | 1,737,666 | 2,597,940 | +860,274 |
| Turkey | 2,156,029 | 1,108,538 | -1,047,491 |
| United States | 1,547,297 | 832,158 | -715,139 |
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 | 30,732,388 |
| China | 29,498,224 |
| Germany | 22,425,875 |
| Sweden | 17,407,810 |
| Netherlands | 14,109,038 |
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 | 17,676,761 | 13,055,627 | -4,621,134 |
| China | 16,607,916 | 12,890,308 | -3,717,608 |
| Germany | 11,816,742 | 10,609,133 | -1,207,609 |
| Sweden | 9,102,994 | 8,304,816 | -798,178 |
| Netherlands | 6,763,379 | 7,345,659 | +582,280 |
| United States | 4,131,054 | 2,995,729 | -1,135,325 |
| Italy | 2,500,155 | 2,795,377 | +295,222 |
| South Korea | 2,391,631 | 2,694,548 | +302,917 |
| Turkey | 2,227,907 | 1,354,562 | -873,345 |
| Japan | 1,689,943 | 1,397,282 | -292,661 |
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 | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| 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 | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 5 | +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) | 87,459,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,458,601 |
| Air transport | 12,166,406 |
| Other | 1,660,620 |
| Road transport | 1,312,736 |
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) | 45,939,752 | 41,519,958 | -4,419,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,768,414 | 22,690,187 | -7,078,227 |
| Air transport | 6,664,819 | 5,501,587 | -1,163,232 |
| Other | 652,159 | 1,008,461 | +356,302 |
| Road transport | 533,158 | 779,578 | +246,420 |
| 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 | 29,303,968 |
| Dover | 28,569,227 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,106,522 |
| Southampton | 14,782,806 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,065,208 |
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 | 17,563,166 | 11,740,802 | -5,822,364 |
| Dover | 16,617,939 | 11,951,288 | -4,666,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,830,185 | 14,276,337 | +446,152 |
| Southampton | 8,433,327 | 6,349,479 | -2,083,848 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,993,274 | 8,071,934 | +2,078,660 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,458,712 | 2,995,659 | +536,947 |
| Belfast Port | 2,598,836 | 2,386,893 | -211,943 |
| Killingholme | 2,939,069 | 1,322,953 | -1,616,116 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,127,368 | 1,167,134 | -960,234 |
| London | 1,078,167 | 1,891,789 | +813,622 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 58 |
| 2026-03 | 53 |
| 2026-02 | 67 |
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-12 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 124 |
| TENNANTS TEXTILE COLOURS LIMITED | 105 |
| SIMPSONS (UK) LIMITED | 101 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 94 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 92 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 64 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 63 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 62 |
| SENSIENT COLORS UK LTD | 60 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 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 | 19,074,863 |
| Netherlands | 9,616,359 |
| Germany | 8,828,630 |
| United States | 7,741,875 |
| Austria | 3,609,314 |
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 | 9,645,969 | 9,428,894 | -217,075 |
| Netherlands | 6,913,676 | 2,702,683 | -4,210,993 |
| Germany | 5,167,441 | 3,661,189 | -1,506,252 |
| United States | 5,701,325 | 2,040,550 | -3,660,775 |
| Austria | 1,897,178 | 1,712,136 | -185,042 |
| Switzerland | 2,210,286 | 1,289,889 | -920,397 |
| Poland | 1,694,321 | 1,758,367 | +64,046 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,878,422 | 1,547,336 | -331,086 |
| Ireland | 1,933,780 | 1,446,030 | -487,750 |
| France | 1,211,459 | 2,110,146 | +898,687 |
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 | 6,824,193 |
| China | 147,086 |
| India | 99,866 |
| Belgium | 16,510 |
| Ireland | 8,655 |
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 | 3,616,001 | 3,208,192 | -407,809 |
| China | 75,873 | 71,213 | -4,660 |
| India | 91,874 | 7,992 | -83,882 |
| Belgium | 2,675 | 13,835 | +11,160 |
| Ireland | 0 | 8,655 | +8,655 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 2,777 | +2,777 |
| Netherlands | 2,095 | 0 | -2,095 |
| 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) | 54,999,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,589,812 |
| Other | 7,178,345 |
| Air transport | 6,139,385 |
| Road transport | 1,904,457 |
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) | 31,078,146 | 23,921,595 | -7,156,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,628,077 | 8,961,735 | -5,666,342 |
| Other | 3,824,986 | 3,353,359 | -471,627 |
| Air transport | 3,525,408 | 2,613,977 | -911,431 |
| Road transport | 785,524 | 1,118,933 | +333,409 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,894,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,213,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,322,289 |
| 000 | 7,178,345 |
| Felixstowe | 3,737,527 |
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 | 16,127,540 | 11,767,193 | -4,360,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,771,080 | 8,442,548 | -1,328,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,380,919 | 3,941,370 | -2,439,549 |
| 000 | 3,824,986 | 3,353,359 | -471,627 |
| Felixstowe | 2,341,460 | 1,396,067 | -945,393 |
| Southampton | 1,841,709 | 1,877,378 | +35,669 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,056,512 | 1,276,799 | -779,713 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,330,671 | 830,447 | -1,500,224 |
| London | 1,440,658 | 1,475,236 | +34,578 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,462,011 | 1,110,745 | -351,266 |
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