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 | 18,848,106 |
| France | 13,609,973 |
| Belgium | 12,795,108 |
| Netherlands | 9,565,782 |
| Spain | 6,963,123 |
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 | 9,128,431 | 9,719,675 | +591,244 |
| France | 7,759,996 | 5,849,977 | -1,910,019 |
| Belgium | 6,782,811 | 6,012,297 | -770,514 |
| Netherlands | 4,671,993 | 4,893,789 | +221,796 |
| Spain | 3,271,320 | 3,691,803 | +420,483 |
| Austria | 1,817,377 | 1,728,177 | -89,200 |
| Luxembourg | 1,646,099 | 1,647,739 | +1,640 |
| Turkey | 1,712,573 | 1,105,469 | -607,104 |
| Italy | 1,213,670 | 1,327,078 | +113,408 |
| Denmark | 1,005,166 | 1,009,282 | +4,116 |
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 | 27,814,022 |
| Belgium | 8,288,522 |
| France | 7,174,713 |
| Spain | 6,675,037 |
| Netherlands | 6,196,514 |
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 | 14,932,211 | 12,881,811 | -2,050,400 |
| Belgium | 4,133,802 | 4,154,720 | +20,918 |
| France | 3,546,834 | 3,627,879 | +81,045 |
| Spain | 3,318,155 | 3,356,882 | +38,727 |
| Netherlands | 3,086,406 | 3,110,108 | +23,702 |
| Italy | 1,975,257 | 2,570,455 | +595,198 |
| Austria | 1,760,304 | 1,826,799 | +66,495 |
| Turkey | 1,850,081 | 1,145,456 | -704,625 |
| Luxembourg | 1,682,788 | 1,163,758 | -519,030 |
| China | 990,219 | 1,298,618 | +308,399 |
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 | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| 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) | 60,857,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,078,659 |
| Air transport | 7,860,255 |
| Other | 2,810,397 |
| 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) | 32,016,062 | 28,841,839 | -3,174,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,194,572 | 8,884,087 | -310,485 |
| Air transport | 3,318,099 | 4,542,156 | +1,224,057 |
| Other | 1,696,761 | 1,113,636 | -583,125 |
| Road transport | 77,264 | 374,206 | +296,942 |
| 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 | 24,445,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,652,164 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,303,184 |
| London | 6,739,264 |
| Felixstowe | 5,864,839 |
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 | 13,406,642 | 11,038,856 | -2,367,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,707,709 | 8,944,455 | +2,236,746 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,813,229 | 4,489,955 | -323,274 |
| London | 3,602,775 | 3,136,489 | -466,286 |
| Felixstowe | 3,539,899 | 2,324,940 | -1,214,959 |
| 000 | 1,696,761 | 1,113,636 | -583,125 |
| Killingholme | 1,634,150 | 858,790 | -775,360 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 487,344 | 1,842,820 | +1,355,476 |
| Hull | 1,641,346 | 600,824 | -1,040,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,022,916 | 1,023,029 | +113 |
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 | 84 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 62 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 50 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Specialised construction activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 75 |
| 2026-03 | 66 |
| 2026-02 | 75 |
| 2026-01 | 74 |
| 2025-12 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 117 |
| OXERRA UK LIMITED | 88 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 79 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 77 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 72 |
| BENJAMIN MOORE UK LIMITED | 68 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 65 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 65 |
| ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED | 61 |
| 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+ | 118 |
| 1m-15m | 98 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 45,667,458 |
| Germany | 35,525,345 |
| France | 13,188,135 |
| Netherlands | 12,934,745 |
| Spain | 12,210,174 |
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 | 27,244,699 | 18,422,759 | -8,821,940 |
| Germany | 20,839,763 | 14,685,582 | -6,154,181 |
| France | 7,635,421 | 5,552,714 | -2,082,707 |
| Netherlands | 6,521,084 | 6,413,661 | -107,423 |
| Spain | 7,403,107 | 4,807,067 | -2,596,040 |
| United States | 5,918,980 | 4,906,762 | -1,012,218 |
| Turkey | 5,551,065 | 4,874,907 | -676,158 |
| Italy | 5,798,867 | 4,475,750 | -1,323,117 |
| Ireland | 6,031,878 | 2,977,413 | -3,054,465 |
| Poland | 4,181,437 | 3,315,686 | -865,751 |
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 | 580,461 |
| Spain | 5,602 |
| Ireland | 130 |
| Germany | 61 |
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 | 154,229 | 426,232 | +272,003 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,602 | +5,602 |
| Ireland | 13 | 117 | +104 |
| Germany | 53 | 8 | -45 |
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) | 178,756,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,665,745 |
| Air transport | 9,586,676 |
| Other | 658,779 |
| Road transport | 382,372 |
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) | 104,738,070 | 74,018,214 | -30,719,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,284,560 | 21,381,185 | -6,903,375 |
| Air transport | 6,388,032 | 3,198,644 | -3,189,388 |
| Other | 173,036 | 485,743 | +312,707 |
| Road transport | 251,242 | 131,130 | -120,112 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,574,956 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,579,911 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,177,641 |
| Southampton | 12,787,229 |
| London | 11,508,378 |
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 | 70,589,843 | 45,985,113 | -24,604,730 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,812,135 | 17,767,776 | -5,044,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,913,071 | 4,264,570 | -8,648,501 |
| Southampton | 4,188,745 | 8,598,484 | +4,409,739 |
| London | 6,209,012 | 5,299,366 | -909,646 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,580,408 | 2,716,009 | -2,864,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,451,543 | 3,850,427 | +398,884 |
| Holyhead | 3,665,367 | 2,232,788 | -1,432,579 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,013,886 | 1,962,175 | -1,051,711 |
| Felixstowe | 2,618,041 | 2,080,663 | -537,378 |
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