Import/export HS code 320649: Various pigments
Other pigments not classified elsewhere, including magnetite
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 | 17,485,701 |
| France | 12,713,791 |
| Belgium | 11,722,602 |
| Netherlands | 8,988,930 |
| Spain | 6,776,240 |
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 | 8,376,305 | 9,109,396 | +733,091 |
| France | 7,574,490 | 5,139,301 | -2,435,189 |
| Belgium | 6,664,030 | 5,058,572 | -1,605,458 |
| Netherlands | 4,891,478 | 4,097,452 | -794,026 |
| Spain | 3,381,157 | 3,395,083 | +13,926 |
| Austria | 1,805,465 | 1,491,882 | -313,583 |
| Luxembourg | 1,647,442 | 1,281,917 | -365,525 |
| Italy | 1,103,214 | 1,538,932 | +435,718 |
| Turkey | 1,697,435 | 937,515 | -759,920 |
| Denmark | 1,043,773 | 862,452 | -181,321 |
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 | 25,429,046 |
| Belgium | 7,533,874 |
| France | 6,854,759 |
| Spain | 6,437,091 |
| Netherlands | 5,904,455 |
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 | 13,899,378 | 11,529,668 | -2,369,710 |
| Belgium | 3,911,959 | 3,621,915 | -290,044 |
| France | 3,666,774 | 3,187,985 | -478,789 |
| Spain | 3,247,441 | 3,189,650 | -57,791 |
| Netherlands | 3,210,229 | 2,694,226 | -516,003 |
| Italy | 1,947,596 | 2,435,860 | +488,264 |
| Austria | 1,753,502 | 1,590,104 | -163,398 |
| Turkey | 1,779,791 | 969,878 | -809,913 |
| Luxembourg | 1,772,579 | 812,036 | -960,543 |
| China | 1,111,066 | 1,077,214 | -33,852 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 31 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Merseyside | 12 |
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 | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Kent | 8 | 9 | +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) | 56,570,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,978,090 |
| Air transport | 7,647,575 |
| Other | 2,522,490 |
| Road transport | 451,470 |
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) | 31,055,785 | 25,514,430 | -5,541,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,654,719 | 8,323,371 | -331,348 |
| Air transport | 3,718,255 | 3,929,320 | +211,065 |
| Other | 1,508,165 | 1,014,325 | -493,840 |
| Road transport | 152,316 | 299,154 | +146,838 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,851,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,884,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,021,315 |
| London | 5,886,300 |
| Felixstowe | 5,303,175 |
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 | 12,705,651 | 10,145,531 | -2,560,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,013,158 | 7,871,811 | +858,653 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,775,840 | 4,245,475 | -530,365 |
| London | 3,081,531 | 2,804,769 | -276,762 |
| Felixstowe | 3,242,282 | 2,060,893 | -1,181,389 |
| 000 | 1,508,165 | 1,014,325 | -493,840 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 874,334 | 1,486,451 | +612,117 |
| Killingholme | 1,459,174 | 682,987 | -776,187 |
| Liverpool Docks | 957,210 | 958,816 | +1,606 |
| Thamesport | 838,540 | 1,063,118 | +224,578 |
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
|
86 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
62 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
48 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
15 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 72 |
| 2026-04 | 76 |
| 2026-03 | 66 |
| 2026-02 | 75 |
| 2026-01 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 118 |
| OXERRA UK LIMITED | 89 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 80 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 78 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 73 |
| BENJAMIN MOORE UK LIMITED | 68 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 66 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 65 |
| ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED | 62 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 114 |
| 1m-15m | 102 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 41,607,857 |
| Germany | 32,640,211 |
| Netherlands | 12,158,070 |
| France | 12,119,802 |
| Spain | 11,057,741 |
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 | 24,499,607 | 17,108,250 | -7,391,357 |
| Germany | 20,418,701 | 12,221,510 | -8,197,191 |
| Netherlands | 5,799,680 | 6,358,390 | +558,710 |
| France | 7,253,884 | 4,865,918 | -2,387,966 |
| Spain | 7,427,337 | 3,630,404 | -3,796,933 |
| United States | 5,457,673 | 4,609,608 | -848,065 |
| Turkey | 5,760,150 | 3,974,393 | -1,785,757 |
| Italy | 6,160,361 | 3,429,384 | -2,730,977 |
| Ireland | 5,692,776 | 2,165,666 | -3,527,110 |
| Poland | 4,183,239 | 2,825,147 | -1,358,092 |
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 | 642,647 |
| Spain | 5,602 |
| Ireland | 130 |
| Germany | 8 |
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 | 190,712 | 451,935 | +261,223 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,602 | +5,602 |
| Ireland | 13 | 117 | +104 |
| Germany | 0 | 8 | +8 |
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) | 165,566,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,980,215 |
| Air transport | 8,653,446 |
| Other | 731,564 |
| Road transport | 254,393 |
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) | 102,704,766 | 62,861,406 | -39,843,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,047,956 | 18,932,259 | -7,115,697 |
| Air transport | 6,397,016 | 2,256,430 | -4,140,586 |
| Other | 209,394 | 522,170 | +312,776 |
| Road transport | 139,271 | 115,122 | -24,149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,229,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,854,084 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,126,845 |
| Southampton | 13,107,586 |
| London | 11,079,235 |
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 | 70,138,174 | 38,091,116 | -32,047,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,544,294 | 16,309,790 | -3,234,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,788,376 | 3,338,469 | -8,449,907 |
| Southampton | 5,083,996 | 8,023,590 | +2,939,594 |
| London | 6,259,196 | 4,820,039 | -1,439,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,660,339 | 1,807,728 | -3,852,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,141,098 | 3,342,508 | +201,410 |
| Holyhead | 3,773,281 | 1,461,324 | -2,311,957 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,044,327 | 1,567,323 | -1,477,004 |
| Felixstowe | 2,297,251 | 1,910,158 | -387,093 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 320649
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other pigments not classified elsewhere, including magnetite