Import/export HS code 320642: Zinc sulfide pigments
Pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide, including lithopone
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 | 279,896 |
| Italy | 72,779 |
| France | 55,804 |
| Hungary | 5,114 |
| Belgium | 2,771 |
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 | 89,226 | 190,670 | +101,444 |
| Italy | 47,362 | 25,417 | -21,945 |
| France | 29,139 | 26,665 | -2,474 |
| Hungary | 0 | 5,114 | +5,114 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,771 | +2,771 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 334,453 |
| China | 72,779 |
| Hungary | 5,114 |
| France | 2,771 |
| India | 1,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 117,118 | 217,335 | +100,217 |
| China | 47,362 | 25,417 | -21,945 |
| Hungary | 0 | 5,114 | +5,114 |
| France | 0 | 2,771 | +2,771 |
| India | 1,247 | 0 | -1,247 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 273,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,443 |
| Air transport | 47,461 |
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) | 142,436 | 131,024 | -11,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,247 | 94,196 | +92,949 |
| Air transport | 22,044 | 25,417 | +3,373 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 124,555 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,376 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,679 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,461 |
| Harwich | 26,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 55,339 | 69,216 | +13,877 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,175 | 74,201 | +59,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,604 | 26,075 | -20,529 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,044 | 25,417 | +3,373 |
| Harwich | 0 | 26,665 | +26,665 |
| Dover | 13,941 | 10,541 | -3,400 |
| London | 11,377 | 10,637 | -740 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 5,114 | +5,114 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 2,771 | +2,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,247 | 0 | -1,247 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 85,466 |
| United States | 37,450 |
| Germany | 24,920 |
| China | 12,465 |
| Portugal | 6,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 85,466 | +85,466 |
| United States | 0 | 37,450 | +37,450 |
| Germany | 10,056 | 14,864 | +4,808 |
| China | 8,921 | 3,544 | -5,377 |
| Portugal | 0 | 6,216 | +6,216 |
| Romania | 5,213 | 0 | -5,213 |
| South Africa | 2,504 | 0 | -2,504 |
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) | 121,815 |
| Air transport | 39,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,465 |
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) | 15,269 | 106,546 | +91,277 |
| Air transport | 2,504 | 37,450 | +34,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,921 | 3,544 | -5,377 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,815 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,465 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,504 |
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 | 15,269 | 106,546 | +91,277 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 37,450 | +37,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,921 | 3,544 | -5,377 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,504 | 0 | -2,504 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320642
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide, including lithopone