Import/export HS code 320710: Prepared pigments and colors
Prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 2,511,115 |
| France | 2,013,326 |
| Italy | 1,340,539 |
| Netherlands | 1,248,426 |
| Germany | 1,082,366 |
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 | 1,510,043 | 1,001,072 | -508,971 |
| France | 1,056,839 | 956,487 | -100,352 |
| Italy | 585,561 | 754,978 | +169,417 |
| Netherlands | 746,085 | 502,341 | -243,744 |
| Germany | 580,097 | 502,269 | -77,828 |
| Spain | 578,794 | 494,507 | -84,287 |
| Japan | 95,838 | 53,953 | -41,885 |
| Sweden | 25,766 | 113,387 | +87,621 |
| Indonesia | 64,346 | 0 | -64,346 |
| China | 43,452 | 15,469 | -27,983 |
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 | 3,112,043 |
| France | 1,868,663 |
| Italy | 1,475,267 |
| Spain | 1,032,047 |
| Germany | 995,598 |
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 | 1,868,673 | 1,243,370 | -625,303 |
| France | 992,109 | 876,554 | -115,555 |
| Italy | 669,883 | 805,384 | +135,501 |
| Spain | 576,562 | 455,485 | -121,077 |
| Germany | 534,691 | 460,907 | -73,784 |
| Netherlands | 366,896 | 220,652 | -146,244 |
| Japan | 96,964 | 62,654 | -34,310 |
| Indonesia | 98,750 | 57,210 | -41,540 |
| Sweden | 25,766 | 113,387 | +87,621 |
| China | 42,252 | 42,570 | +318 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +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) | 5,508,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,252,472 |
| Air transport | 1,001,528 |
| Rail transport | 51,345 |
| Other | 14,363 |
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) | 2,691,898 | 2,816,194 | +124,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,130,515 | 1,121,957 | -1,008,558 |
| Air transport | 495,066 | 506,462 | +11,396 |
| Rail transport | 51,345 | 0 | -51,345 |
| Other | 182 | 14,181 | +13,999 |
| 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 | 2,107,018 |
| Dover | 2,032,088 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,629,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,349,418 |
| Southampton | 517,229 |
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 | 1,129,022 | 977,996 | -151,026 |
| Dover | 942,262 | 1,089,826 | +147,564 |
| Liverpool Docks | 955,190 | 674,115 | -281,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 755,122 | 594,296 | -160,826 |
| Southampton | 397,188 | 120,041 | -277,147 |
| East Midlands Airport | 250,588 | 237,516 | -13,072 |
| London | 90,488 | 117,853 | +27,365 |
| Manchester Airport | 91,608 | 51,285 | -40,323 |
| Thamesport | 118,149 | 18,696 | -99,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,799 | 118,775 | +102,976 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 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 | 1,592,239 |
| Nigeria | 640,685 |
| Ireland | 611,637 |
| France | 424,690 |
| Germany | 334,063 |
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 | 718,146 | 874,093 | +155,947 |
| Nigeria | 90,603 | 550,082 | +459,479 |
| Ireland | 246,852 | 364,785 | +117,933 |
| France | 165,732 | 258,958 | +93,226 |
| Germany | 302,968 | 31,095 | -271,873 |
| Poland | 98,027 | 185,753 | +87,726 |
| Belgium | 7,604 | 268,163 | +260,559 |
| China | 132,444 | 132,931 | +487 |
| United Arab Emirates | 76,688 | 97,393 | +20,705 |
| United States | 125,300 | 33,922 | -91,378 |
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 | 23,846 |
| XI | 15,470 |
| United States | 11,012 |
| 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 | 6,856 | 16,990 | +10,134 |
| XI | 9,166 | 6,304 | -2,862 |
| United States | 7,913 | 3,099 | -4,814 |
| 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) | 3,141,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,434,154 |
| Air transport | 772,564 |
| Other | 52,979 |
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) | 1,372,445 | 1,768,665 | +396,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,237,967 | 1,196,187 | -41,780 |
| Air transport | 394,509 | 378,055 | -16,454 |
| Other | 25,849 | 27,130 | +1,281 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,567,383 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,560,692 |
| Felixstowe | 895,958 |
| Holyhead | 561,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 481,236 |
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 | 399,253 | 1,168,130 | +768,877 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,373 | 722,319 | -116,054 |
| Felixstowe | 834,606 | 61,352 | -773,254 |
| Holyhead | 221,135 | 340,357 | +119,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,744 | 455,492 | +429,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 202,650 | 214,784 | +12,134 |
| Southampton | 108,219 | 82,883 | -25,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,122 | 67,051 | -6,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,315 | 63,641 | -3,674 |
| Manchester Airport | 51,635 | 58,864 | +7,229 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations