Import/export HS code 320710: Prepared pigments and colors
Prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,704,417 |
| France | 2,561,686 |
| Italy | 1,530,687 |
| Netherlands | 1,425,057 |
| Germany | 1,163,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,399,043 | 1,305,374 | -93,669 |
| France | 1,081,331 | 1,480,355 | +399,024 |
| Italy | 617,947 | 912,740 | +294,793 |
| Netherlands | 724,352 | 700,705 | -23,647 |
| Germany | 551,463 | 612,353 | +60,890 |
| Spain | 605,550 | 555,930 | -49,620 |
| Poland | 8,289 | 153,133 | +144,844 |
| Sweden | 30,641 | 120,188 | +89,547 |
| Japan | 80,437 | 55,016 | -25,421 |
| China | 46,902 | 31,453 | -15,449 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,305,130 |
| France | 2,399,986 |
| Italy | 1,661,372 |
| Spain | 1,094,570 |
| Germany | 1,077,692 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,685,272 | 1,619,858 | -65,414 |
| France | 1,018,277 | 1,381,709 | +363,432 |
| Italy | 705,758 | 955,614 | +249,856 |
| Spain | 588,439 | 506,131 | -82,308 |
| Germany | 505,535 | 572,157 | +66,622 |
| Netherlands | 409,818 | 309,172 | -100,646 |
| Indonesia | 100,320 | 94,023 | -6,297 |
| Poland | 18,972 | 139,756 | +120,784 |
| Sweden | 30,641 | 120,188 | +89,547 |
| Japan | 82,908 | 65,502 | -17,406 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 1 | -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) | 6,575,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,539,304 |
| Air transport | 1,094,567 |
| Rail transport | 51,345 |
| Other | 15,693 |
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) | 2,698,283 | 3,876,922 | +1,178,639 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,006,154 | 1,533,150 | -473,004 |
| Air transport | 509,043 | 585,524 | +76,481 |
| Rail transport | 51,345 | 0 | -51,345 |
| Other | 6,449 | 9,244 | +2,795 |
| Road transport | 2,228 | 0 | -2,228 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,623,536 |
| Dover | 2,272,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,746,966 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,546,581 |
| Southampton | 589,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,070,977 | 1,552,559 | +481,582 |
| Dover | 1,049,339 | 1,222,939 | +173,600 |
| Liverpool Docks | 791,019 | 955,947 | +164,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 692,365 | 854,216 | +161,851 |
| Southampton | 382,864 | 206,545 | -176,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 240,752 | 309,232 | +68,480 |
| London | 98,952 | 187,530 | +88,578 |
| Harwich | 56,044 | 130,878 | +74,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,580 | 53,273 | -46,307 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,053 | 29,251 | -81,802 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 2,105,338 |
| Nigeria | 864,535 |
| Ireland | 628,080 |
| Germany | 495,982 |
| France | 409,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 768,373 | 1,336,965 | +568,592 |
| Nigeria | 97,319 | 767,216 | +669,897 |
| Ireland | 253,562 | 374,518 | +120,956 |
| Germany | 291,933 | 204,049 | -87,884 |
| France | 146,171 | 263,321 | +117,150 |
| Poland | 108,836 | 185,156 | +76,320 |
| Belgium | 227,828 | 44,094 | -183,734 |
| China | 90,379 | 160,713 | +70,334 |
| United Arab Emirates | 94,697 | 93,403 | -1,294 |
| United States | 126,584 | 40,027 | -86,557 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 27,345 |
| XI | 16,985 |
| United States | 11,647 |
| Ireland | 115 |
| Afghanistan | 89 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 12,144 | 15,201 | +3,057 |
| XI | 7,804 | 9,181 | +1,377 |
| United States | 7,447 | 4,200 | -3,247 |
| Ireland | 69 | 46 | -23 |
| Afghanistan | 49 | 40 | -9 |
| Germany | 33 | 0 | -33 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,843,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,536,357 |
| Air transport | 814,006 |
| Other | 59,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,381,458 | 2,461,823 | +1,080,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,326,856 | 1,209,501 | -117,355 |
| Air transport | 424,614 | 389,392 | -35,222 |
| Other | 29,332 | 29,885 | +553 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,038,738 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,605,298 |
| Felixstowe | 832,366 |
| Liverpool Docks | 800,136 |
| Holyhead | 574,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 392,816 | 1,645,922 | +1,253,106 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 913,170 | 692,128 | -221,042 |
| Felixstowe | 804,988 | 27,378 | -777,610 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,023 | 676,113 | +552,090 |
| Holyhead | 227,403 | 347,484 | +120,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,175 | 196,730 | -9,445 |
| Southampton | 54,705 | 115,922 | +61,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,431 | 90,007 | +15,576 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,286 | 62,428 | -24,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,759 | 83,265 | +20,506 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations