Import/export HS code 32072010: Engobes (slips)
Engobes (slips) used in ceramics
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.
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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 | 847,159 |
| France | 185,513 |
| Germany | 96,998 |
| Spain | 15,066 |
| Netherlands | 14,659 |
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 | 316,223 | 530,936 | +214,713 |
| France | 87,056 | 98,457 | +11,401 |
| Germany | 37,036 | 59,962 | +22,926 |
| Spain | 15,066 | 0 | -15,066 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 14,659 | +14,659 |
| Turkey | 8,672 | 0 | -8,672 |
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 | 861,818 |
| France | 165,198 |
| Germany | 117,313 |
| Spain | 15,066 |
| Turkey | 8,672 |
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 | 316,223 | 545,595 | +229,372 |
| France | 77,009 | 88,189 | +11,180 |
| Germany | 47,083 | 70,230 | +23,147 |
| Spain | 15,066 | 0 | -15,066 |
| Turkey | 8,672 | 0 | -8,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 806,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,879 |
| Air transport | 76,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,196 | 506,381 | +206,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,460 | 158,419 | +31,959 |
| Air transport | 37,397 | 39,214 | +1,817 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 663,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 198,248 |
| Dover | 74,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 227,528 | 436,327 | +208,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,056 | 111,192 | +24,136 |
| Dover | 30,732 | 43,424 | +12,692 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,318 | 39,214 | +11,896 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,602 | 0 | -57,602 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 55,395 | +55,395 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,066 | 0 | -15,066 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 14,659 | +14,659 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,672 | 0 | -8,672 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,940 | 0 | -3,940 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 94,651 |
| China | 48,800 |
| Indonesia | 45,514 |
| Ireland | 43,049 |
| Netherlands | 33,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 8,926 | 85,725 | +76,799 |
| China | 48,800 | 0 | -48,800 |
| Indonesia | 24,003 | 21,511 | -2,492 |
| Ireland | 25,904 | 17,145 | -8,759 |
| Netherlands | 13,682 | 20,207 | +6,525 |
| France | 23,863 | 62 | -23,801 |
| Spain | 1,058 | 11,653 | +10,595 |
| Poland | 12,525 | 0 | -12,525 |
| Denmark | 11,301 | 667 | -10,634 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,345 | +10,345 |
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 | 15,190 |
| Germany | 673 |
| Afghanistan | 659 |
| China | 235 |
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 | 10,352 | 4,838 | -5,514 |
| Germany | 463 | 210 | -253 |
| Afghanistan | 291 | 368 | +77 |
| China | 0 | 235 | +235 |
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) | 150,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,599 |
| Air transport | 73,933 |
| Other | 45,040 |
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) | 43,454 | 107,236 | +63,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,474 | 34,125 | -22,349 |
| Air transport | 58,894 | 15,039 | -43,855 |
| Other | 26,363 | 18,677 | -7,686 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 118,654 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,768 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,821 |
| 000 | 45,040 |
| Southampton | 21,511 |
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 | 32,929 | 85,725 | +52,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,870 | 32,898 | -20,972 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,821 | 0 | -49,821 |
| 000 | 26,363 | 18,677 | -7,686 |
| Southampton | 0 | 21,511 | +21,511 |
| ZLC | 1,472 | 10,345 | +8,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,525 | 1,227 | -9,298 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,601 | 3,780 | -3,821 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,366 | 0 | -1,366 |
| Holyhead | 1,238 | 0 | -1,238 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32072010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engobes (slips) used in ceramics