Import/export HS code 32089011: Polyurethane solutions
Liquid polyurethane-based paints and varnishes, containing 48% or more polymer
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 | 2,096,711 |
| United States | 921,921 |
| United Arab Emirates | 125,205 |
| Germany | 112,127 |
| Poland | 94,509 |
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 | 1,186,202 | 910,509 | -275,693 |
| United States | 514,552 | 407,369 | -107,183 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 125,205 | +125,205 |
| Germany | 84,642 | 27,485 | -57,157 |
| Poland | 3,620 | 90,889 | +87,269 |
| France | 78,041 | 9,724 | -68,317 |
| Netherlands | 36,916 | 28,805 | -8,111 |
| Switzerland | 61,471 | 0 | -61,471 |
| Belgium | 7,356 | 21,336 | +13,980 |
| Italy | 7,515 | 8,870 | +1,355 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,056,576 |
| United States | 1,035,684 |
| Netherlands | 190,831 |
| Germany | 171,193 |
| Switzerland | 63,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,162,161 | 894,415 | -267,746 |
| United States | 579,663 | 456,021 | -123,642 |
| Netherlands | 65,626 | 125,205 | +59,579 |
| Germany | 68,862 | 102,331 | +33,469 |
| Switzerland | 63,557 | 0 | -63,557 |
| China | 9,703 | 12,488 | +2,785 |
| France | 6,276 | 11,695 | +5,419 |
| Belgium | 4,411 | 12,073 | +7,662 |
| Poland | 2,532 | 9,210 | +6,678 |
| Italy | 7,515 | 3,148 | -4,367 |
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 | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,320,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 743,222 |
| Air transport | 513,690 |
| Other | 67,018 |
| Road transport | 10,002 |
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) | 1,370,710 | 949,836 | -420,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 334,268 | 408,954 | +74,686 |
| Air transport | 255,460 | 258,230 | +2,770 |
| Other | 35,110 | 31,908 | -3,202 |
| Road transport | 10,002 | 0 | -10,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,350,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 437,559 |
| Heysham | 369,459 |
| Liverpool Docks | 342,191 |
| Southampton | 210,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 524,328 | 825,718 | +301,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 208,655 | 228,904 | +20,249 |
| Heysham | 300,762 | 68,697 | -232,065 |
| Liverpool Docks | 342,191 | 0 | -342,191 |
| Southampton | 38,014 | 171,997 | +133,983 |
| London | 101,090 | 106,604 | +5,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 139,982 | 5,569 | -134,413 |
| Thamesport | 38,850 | 98,118 | +59,268 |
| 000 | 35,110 | 31,908 | -3,202 |
| Felixstowe | 26,577 | 38,068 | +11,491 |
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 | 5 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 396,441 |
| Ireland | 251,644 |
| Qatar | 223,145 |
| Belgium | 197,542 |
| Slovakia | 181,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 259,306 | 137,135 | -122,171 |
| Ireland | 75,308 | 176,336 | +101,028 |
| Qatar | 0 | 223,145 | +223,145 |
| Belgium | 100,675 | 96,867 | -3,808 |
| Slovakia | 68,280 | 113,453 | +45,173 |
| Australia | 15,222 | 152,522 | +137,300 |
| Germany | 89,290 | 33,501 | -55,789 |
| Poland | 44,399 | 67,728 | +23,329 |
| Switzerland | 66,091 | 30,937 | -35,154 |
| China | 38,675 | 46,054 | +7,379 |
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 | 4,746 |
| XI | 2,353 |
| Spain | 1,033 |
| United States | 104 |
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 | 2,966 | 1,780 | -1,186 |
| XI | 1,159 | 1,194 | +35 |
| Spain | 1,033 | 0 | -1,033 |
| United States | 104 | 0 | -104 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,233,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 964,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 349,083 |
| Other | 10,951 |
| Road transport | 1,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 498,519 | 734,829 | +236,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 472,124 | 492,231 | +20,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,911 | 184,172 | +19,261 |
| Other | 5,710 | 5,241 | -469 |
| Road transport | 1,879 | 0 | -1,879 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 668,461 |
| Manchester Airport | 402,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 310,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 233,948 |
| Holyhead | 191,311 |
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 | 375,997 | 292,464 | -83,533 |
| Manchester Airport | 180,063 | 222,000 | +41,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,017 | 180,527 | +50,510 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,580 | 195,368 | +156,788 |
| Holyhead | 46,546 | 144,765 | +98,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,225 | 72,722 | -44,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,842 | 9,993 | -112,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,500 | 126,393 | +123,893 |
| ZLC | 32,450 | 64,212 | +31,762 |
| Southampton | 35,951 | 60,494 | +24,543 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32089011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid polyurethane-based paints and varnishes, containing 48% or more polymer