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 | 1,862,812 |
| United States | 1,002,250 |
| United Arab Emirates | 125,205 |
| Germany | 124,516 |
| Poland | 101,529 |
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 | 902,700 | 960,112 | +57,412 |
| United States | 487,171 | 515,079 | +27,908 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 125,205 | +125,205 |
| Germany | 90,231 | 34,285 | -55,946 |
| Poland | 5,155 | 96,374 | +91,219 |
| France | 74,170 | 9,724 | -64,446 |
| Australia | 0 | 77,124 | +77,124 |
| Netherlands | 21,734 | 46,276 | +24,542 |
| Switzerland | 56,354 | 1,383 | -54,971 |
| Belgium | 7,356 | 21,336 | +13,980 |
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 | 1,821,916 |
| United States | 1,105,294 |
| Netherlands | 190,831 |
| Germany | 188,553 |
| Australia | 77,124 |
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 | 878,576 | 943,340 | +64,764 |
| United States | 536,004 | 569,290 | +33,286 |
| Netherlands | 65,626 | 125,205 | +59,579 |
| Germany | 68,862 | 119,691 | +50,829 |
| Australia | 0 | 77,124 | +77,124 |
| Switzerland | 58,440 | 1,383 | -57,057 |
| China | 13,922 | 8,269 | -5,653 |
| Poland | 4,067 | 14,695 | +10,628 |
| France | 6,276 | 11,695 | +5,419 |
| Belgium | 4,411 | 12,073 | +7,662 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,102,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 762,909 |
| Air transport | 654,243 |
| Other | 67,779 |
| 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) | 1,075,076 | 1,027,094 | -47,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,102 | 520,807 | +278,705 |
| Air transport | 306,809 | 347,434 | +40,625 |
| Other | 41,332 | 26,447 | -14,885 |
| 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 | 1,389,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 580,470 |
| Heysham | 369,459 |
| London | 290,555 |
| Southampton | 171,997 |
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 | 515,210 | 874,643 | +359,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 272,440 | 308,030 | +35,590 |
| Heysham | 300,762 | 68,697 | -232,065 |
| London | 135,716 | 154,839 | +19,123 |
| Southampton | 38,523 | 133,474 | +94,951 |
| Thamesport | 40,385 | 99,942 | +59,557 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,146 | 82,693 | +71,547 |
| Felixstowe | 24,002 | 55,539 | +31,537 |
| Dover | 52,450 | 23,197 | -29,253 |
| 000 | 41,332 | 26,447 | -14,885 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | 469,690 |
| Ireland | 263,131 |
| Slovakia | 232,701 |
| Qatar | 223,145 |
| Belgium | 199,976 |
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 | 247,021 | 222,669 | -24,352 |
| Ireland | 92,025 | 171,106 | +79,081 |
| Slovakia | 77,775 | 154,926 | +77,151 |
| Qatar | 0 | 223,145 | +223,145 |
| Belgium | 114,858 | 85,118 | -29,740 |
| Australia | 52,184 | 116,807 | +64,623 |
| Germany | 87,030 | 47,149 | -39,881 |
| Poland | 46,762 | 78,742 | +31,980 |
| Norway | 0 | 113,045 | +113,045 |
| China | 40,336 | 72,092 | +31,756 |
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 | 4,179 |
| XI | 4,134 |
| Spain | 1,033 |
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 | 1,606 | 2,573 | +967 |
| XI | 1,134 | 3,000 | +1,866 |
| Spain | 1,033 | 0 | -1,033 |
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 | 1,337,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,140,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 387,657 |
| Other | 12,061 |
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 | 565,041 | 772,137 | +207,096 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 493,391 | 647,034 | +153,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,353 | 238,304 | +88,951 |
| Other | 4,542 | 7,519 | +2,977 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 752,319 |
| Manchester Airport | 402,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 328,604 |
| London Stansted Airport | 267,273 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,838 |
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 | 388,420 | 363,899 | -24,521 |
| Manchester Airport | 180,063 | 222,000 | +41,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 215,331 | 113,273 | -102,058 |
| London Stansted Airport | 101,341 | 165,932 | +64,591 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,042 | 202,796 | +161,754 |
| Holyhead | 64,786 | 137,257 | +72,471 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,500 | 144,600 | +142,100 |
| London Gateway Port | 110,649 | 24,888 | -85,761 |
| Southampton | 35,951 | 81,504 | +45,553 |
| ZLC | 26,272 | 65,918 | +39,646 |
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