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 | 3,739,861 |
| Germany | 814,772 |
| France | 643,078 |
| Netherlands | 590,583 |
| Italy | 424,262 |
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 | 2,008,934 | 1,730,927 | -278,007 |
| Germany | 427,392 | 387,380 | -40,012 |
| France | 308,073 | 335,005 | +26,932 |
| Netherlands | 355,353 | 235,230 | -120,123 |
| Italy | 185,709 | 238,553 | +52,844 |
| United States | 204,173 | 193,241 | -10,932 |
| New Zealand | 242,203 | 82,386 | -159,817 |
| Spain | 207,325 | 40,364 | -166,961 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 64,101 | +64,101 |
| Poland | 27,792 | 25,093 | -2,699 |
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 | 731,054 |
| Italy | 549,776 |
| Netherlands | 526,910 |
| United States | 400,594 |
| New Zealand | 324,589 |
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 | 442,816 | 288,238 | -154,578 |
| Italy | 212,867 | 336,909 | +124,042 |
| Netherlands | 316,791 | 210,119 | -106,672 |
| United States | 205,865 | 194,729 | -11,136 |
| New Zealand | 242,203 | 82,386 | -159,817 |
| Austria | 139,718 | 125,817 | -13,901 |
| Spain | 210,977 | 46,839 | -164,138 |
| France | 53,525 | 93,814 | +40,289 |
| United Kingdom | 8,257 | 136,623 | +128,366 |
| Poland | 112,601 | 22,608 | -89,993 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,739,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,594,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 842,163 |
| Air transport | 253,453 |
| Road transport | 6,100 |
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 | 2,008,934 | 1,730,927 | -278,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,377,315 | 1,217,363 | -159,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 499,925 | 342,238 | -157,687 |
| Air transport | 147,181 | 106,272 | -40,909 |
| Road transport | 6,100 | 0 | -6,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,739,861 |
| Dover | 1,389,244 |
| Felixstowe | 392,929 |
| London | 349,162 |
| Harwich | 325,535 |
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 | 2,008,934 | 1,730,927 | -278,007 |
| Dover | 580,060 | 809,184 | +229,124 |
| Felixstowe | 213,707 | 179,222 | -34,485 |
| London | 165,912 | 183,250 | +17,338 |
| Harwich | 209,792 | 115,743 | -94,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,524 | 16,596 | -177,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,172 | 81,591 | -15,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,191 | 45,077 | -34,114 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| I S F GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| VALTTI LTD | 25 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 20 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 17 |
| AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 16 |
| LEADING SOLVENT SUPPLIES LIMITED | 16 |
| 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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 30,664,644 |
| Greece | 10,526,954 |
| China | 6,625,040 |
| Netherlands | 2,184,978 |
| South Korea | 1,824,609 |
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 | 16,624,280 | 14,040,364 | -2,583,916 |
| Greece | 4,952,939 | 5,574,015 | +621,076 |
| China | 3,609,313 | 3,015,727 | -593,586 |
| Netherlands | 575,467 | 1,609,511 | +1,034,044 |
| South Korea | 1,139,969 | 684,640 | -455,329 |
| United States | 1,440,260 | 250,546 | -1,189,714 |
| France | 520,260 | 956,564 | +436,304 |
| Turkey | 832,649 | 628,825 | -203,824 |
| Japan | 712,567 | 719,291 | +6,724 |
| Norway | 577,157 | 548,799 | -28,358 |
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 | 77,164 |
| XI | 3,916 |
| Denmark | 25 |
| Italy | 24 |
| China | 5 |
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 | 49,868 | 27,296 | -22,572 |
| XI | 1,633 | 2,283 | +650 |
| Denmark | 0 | 25 | +25 |
| Italy | 24 | 0 | -24 |
| China | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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) | 48,472,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,163,576 |
| Air transport | 892,191 |
| Other | 100,343 |
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) | 24,480,311 | 23,992,004 | -488,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,524,625 | 7,638,951 | -3,885,674 |
| Air transport | 459,030 | 433,161 | -25,869 |
| Other | 63,904 | 36,439 | -27,465 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,753,992 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,611,715 |
| Felixstowe | 7,869,913 |
| Southampton | 5,364,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,645,442 |
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 | 19,469,469 | 16,284,523 | -3,184,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,054,064 | 6,557,651 | +1,503,587 |
| Felixstowe | 3,382,522 | 4,487,391 | +1,104,869 |
| Southampton | 3,596,595 | 1,767,763 | -1,828,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,762,892 | 1,882,550 | -880,342 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,028,899 | 167,012 | -861,887 |
| Dover | 414,138 | 100,113 | -314,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,793 | 218,722 | +8,929 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 156,890 | 77,659 | -79,231 |
| London Stansted Airport | 113,210 | 68,561 | -44,649 |
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