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 | 17,168,261 |
| France | 12,948,386 |
| Belgium | 12,755,568 |
| Netherlands | 8,775,560 |
| Spain | 6,027,341 |
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 | 9,270,696 | 7,897,565 | -1,373,131 |
| France | 7,736,918 | 5,211,468 | -2,525,450 |
| Belgium | 7,101,559 | 5,654,009 | -1,447,550 |
| Netherlands | 4,494,163 | 4,281,397 | -212,766 |
| Spain | 2,998,206 | 3,029,135 | +30,929 |
| Austria | 1,941,666 | 1,439,331 | -502,335 |
| Luxembourg | 1,271,466 | 1,501,591 | +230,125 |
| Turkey | 1,589,352 | 1,109,036 | -480,316 |
| Italy | 1,312,241 | 1,076,213 | -236,028 |
| South Korea | 1,471,960 | 521,320 | -950,640 |
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 | 26,393,572 |
| Belgium | 8,306,470 |
| France | 6,318,779 |
| Spain | 5,928,968 |
| Netherlands | 5,402,745 |
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 | 15,306,639 | 11,086,933 | -4,219,706 |
| Belgium | 4,628,721 | 3,677,749 | -950,972 |
| France | 3,212,760 | 3,106,019 | -106,741 |
| Spain | 3,162,373 | 2,766,595 | -395,778 |
| Netherlands | 2,760,680 | 2,642,065 | -118,615 |
| Italy | 2,272,742 | 1,977,406 | -295,336 |
| Austria | 1,891,772 | 1,491,927 | -399,845 |
| Turkey | 1,743,007 | 1,141,598 | -601,409 |
| Luxembourg | 1,378,231 | 1,226,895 | -151,336 |
| China | 976,691 | 1,265,343 | +288,652 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
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 | 25 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| 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) | 57,020,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,764,017 |
| Air transport | 6,998,021 |
| Other | 2,950,962 |
| Road transport | 434,708 |
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) | 32,087,198 | 24,933,006 | -7,154,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,166,641 | 7,597,376 | -1,569,265 |
| Air transport | 3,119,502 | 3,878,519 | +759,017 |
| Other | 1,960,924 | 990,038 | -970,886 |
| Road transport | 7,637 | 427,071 | +419,434 |
| Rail transport | 4,022 | 0 | -4,022 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,850,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,112,109 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,413,806 |
| London | 6,862,430 |
| Felixstowe | 5,620,087 |
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 | 13,138,986 | 9,711,617 | -3,427,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,079,934 | 7,032,175 | -47,759 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,822,156 | 3,591,650 | -1,230,506 |
| London | 3,877,406 | 2,985,024 | -892,382 |
| Felixstowe | 3,431,028 | 2,189,059 | -1,241,969 |
| 000 | 1,960,924 | 990,038 | -970,886 |
| Killingholme | 1,493,757 | 911,589 | -582,168 |
| Hull | 1,610,979 | 719,598 | -891,381 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 415,349 | 1,493,062 | +1,077,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 832,435 | 971,660 | +139,225 |
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 | 85 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 50 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 74 |
| 2025-11 | 75 |
| 2025-10 | 80 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 75 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 113 |
| OXERRA UK LIMITED | 84 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 75 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 73 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 70 |
| BENJAMIN MOORE UK LIMITED | 68 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 65 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 61 |
| ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED | 58 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 119 |
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 43,779,927 |
| Germany | 35,649,515 |
| France | 13,012,248 |
| Spain | 12,490,220 |
| Netherlands | 11,517,936 |
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 | 28,378,234 | 15,401,693 | -12,976,541 |
| Germany | 20,509,849 | 15,139,666 | -5,370,183 |
| France | 8,035,411 | 4,976,837 | -3,058,574 |
| Spain | 7,118,797 | 5,371,423 | -1,747,374 |
| Netherlands | 6,291,169 | 5,226,767 | -1,064,402 |
| Italy | 6,415,404 | 4,519,842 | -1,895,562 |
| United States | 5,981,916 | 4,560,860 | -1,421,056 |
| Turkey | 5,289,125 | 4,675,849 | -613,276 |
| Ireland | 6,007,942 | 3,237,152 | -2,770,790 |
| Poland | 4,117,773 | 3,159,730 | -958,043 |
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 | 492,391 |
| Spain | 5,602 |
| Germany | 81 |
| Ireland | 46 |
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 | 126,690 | 365,701 | +239,011 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,602 | +5,602 |
| Germany | 73 | 8 | -65 |
| Ireland | 29 | 17 | -12 |
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) | 174,911,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,269,503 |
| Air transport | 10,124,651 |
| Other | 544,599 |
| Road transport | 394,391 |
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) | 104,115,042 | 70,796,351 | -33,318,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,503,368 | 19,766,135 | -9,737,233 |
| Air transport | 6,340,247 | 3,784,404 | -2,555,843 |
| Other | 149,621 | 394,978 | +245,357 |
| Road transport | 281,576 | 112,815 | -168,761 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,409,787 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,984,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,984,207 |
| Southampton | 10,721,206 |
| London | 10,576,909 |
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 | 70,898,368 | 45,511,419 | -25,386,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,315,232 | 15,669,498 | -7,645,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,275,782 | 5,708,425 | -6,567,357 |
| Southampton | 4,008,328 | 6,712,878 | +2,704,550 |
| London | 5,775,290 | 4,801,619 | -973,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,524,617 | 3,304,111 | -2,220,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,701,818 | 3,143,745 | -558,073 |
| Holyhead | 3,898,500 | 2,362,987 | -1,535,513 |
| Felixstowe | 2,969,622 | 2,144,058 | -825,564 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,999,825 | 1,541,122 | -1,458,703 |
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