Import/export HS code 32081010: Polyester solutions
Liquid polyester-based paints and varnishes, as defined by specific industry standards
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,362,333 |
| Germany | 922,212 |
| France | 902,067 |
| Netherlands | 604,943 |
| Italy | 549,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,224,629 | 2,137,704 | -86,925 |
| Germany | 447,781 | 474,431 | +26,650 |
| France | 326,771 | 575,296 | +248,525 |
| Netherlands | 336,131 | 268,812 | -67,319 |
| Italy | 218,841 | 330,958 | +112,117 |
| United States | 263,933 | 146,214 | -117,719 |
| New Zealand | 215,632 | 82,386 | -133,246 |
| Spain | 192,095 | 57,769 | -134,326 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 109,150 | +109,150 |
| Poland | 27,611 | 23,380 | -4,231 |
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 | 835,869 |
| Italy | 648,860 |
| Netherlands | 542,188 |
| United States | 415,475 |
| Austria | 350,726 |
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 | 469,361 | 366,508 | -102,853 |
| Italy | 253,586 | 395,274 | +141,688 |
| Netherlands | 298,281 | 243,907 | -54,374 |
| United States | 265,625 | 149,850 | -115,775 |
| Austria | 139,718 | 211,008 | +71,290 |
| New Zealand | 215,632 | 82,386 | -133,246 |
| Spain | 195,747 | 64,244 | -131,503 |
| France | 64,693 | 190,643 | +125,950 |
| United Kingdom | 1,823 | 143,413 | +141,590 |
| Poland | 102,847 | 14,381 | -88,466 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,453,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,004,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 877,695 |
| Air transport | 244,258 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,224,629 | 2,228,584 | +3,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,416,516 | 1,587,592 | +171,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 550,593 | 327,102 | -223,491 |
| Air transport | 115,325 | 128,933 | +13,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,453,213 |
| Dover | 1,753,236 |
| Felixstowe | 500,922 |
| London | 341,085 |
| Harwich | 330,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,224,629 | 2,228,584 | +3,955 |
| Dover | 636,468 | 1,116,768 | +480,300 |
| Felixstowe | 188,369 | 312,553 | +124,184 |
| London | 236,545 | 104,540 | -132,005 |
| Harwich | 211,341 | 119,394 | -91,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 180,345 | 15,443 | -164,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,842 | 65,848 | -43,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,781 | 45,077 | -32,704 |
| Purfleet | 50,794 | 26,724 | -24,070 |
| Manchester | 77,489 | 0 | -77,489 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| I S F GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
| VALTTI LTD | 26 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 20 |
| AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 19 |
| LEADING SOLVENT SUPPLIES LIMITED | 17 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 17 |
| LECHLER COATINGS LIMITED | 15 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,301,301 |
| Greece | 11,489,834 |
| China | 7,260,293 |
| Netherlands | 2,492,118 |
| South Korea | 1,898,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,301,469 | 14,999,832 | -2,301,637 |
| Greece | 4,837,317 | 6,652,517 | +1,815,200 |
| China | 3,335,117 | 3,925,176 | +590,059 |
| Netherlands | 625,075 | 1,867,043 | +1,241,968 |
| South Korea | 1,092,701 | 805,932 | -286,769 |
| Japan | 828,409 | 1,040,589 | +212,180 |
| Turkey | 768,654 | 926,487 | +157,833 |
| France | 396,520 | 1,245,050 | +848,530 |
| United States | 1,255,580 | 333,553 | -922,027 |
| Norway | 533,338 | 809,714 | +276,376 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 83,973 |
| XI | 4,172 |
| China | 1,277 |
| Denmark | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 48,132 | 35,841 | -12,291 |
| XI | 2,073 | 2,099 | +26 |
| China | 0 | 1,277 | +1,277 |
| Denmark | 0 | 25 | +25 |
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) | 52,055,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,522,730 |
| Air transport | 1,031,389 |
| Other | 110,733 |
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) | 25,123,533 | 26,932,179 | +1,808,646 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,686,309 | 9,836,421 | -849,888 |
| Air transport | 475,011 | 556,378 | +81,367 |
| Other | 64,419 | 46,314 | -18,105 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,437,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,304,226 |
| Felixstowe | 9,008,216 |
| Southampton | 5,802,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,828,381 |
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 | 18,945,944 | 19,491,555 | +545,611 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,936,793 | 6,367,433 | +430,640 |
| Felixstowe | 2,966,502 | 6,041,714 | +3,075,212 |
| Southampton | 3,816,535 | 1,986,093 | -1,830,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,691,034 | 2,137,347 | -553,687 |
| Liverpool Docks | 824,034 | 179,105 | -644,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 226,305 | 344,823 | +118,518 |
| Dover | 279,665 | 105,295 | -174,370 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 115,491 | 239,414 | +123,923 |
| London Stansted Airport | 120,639 | 79,058 | -41,581 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32081010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid polyester-based paints and varnishes, as defined by specific industry standards