Import/export HS code 32089019: Various polymer solutions
Other liquid polymer-based paints and varnishes not specifically classified
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 26,844,826 |
| Italy | 13,504,891 |
| Germany | 13,129,374 |
| United States | 11,301,886 |
| France | 8,271,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,243,484 | 12,601,342 | -1,642,142 |
| Italy | 6,125,198 | 7,379,693 | +1,254,495 |
| Germany | 5,974,037 | 7,155,337 | +1,181,300 |
| United States | 5,740,510 | 5,561,376 | -179,134 |
| France | 4,112,001 | 4,159,415 | +47,414 |
| Belgium | 2,026,943 | 1,699,783 | -327,160 |
| Switzerland | 1,897,034 | 1,803,557 | -93,477 |
| Spain | 1,164,689 | 604,545 | -560,144 |
| Canada | 306,988 | 226,040 | -80,948 |
| Poland | 240,134 | 280,131 | +39,997 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 21,111,735 |
| Italy | 16,520,081 |
| Germany | 15,667,352 |
| United States | 15,110,142 |
| Switzerland | 5,170,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,945,542 | 10,166,193 | -779,349 |
| Italy | 7,966,133 | 8,553,948 | +587,815 |
| Germany | 7,784,438 | 7,882,914 | +98,476 |
| United States | 7,618,535 | 7,491,607 | -126,928 |
| Switzerland | 2,426,546 | 2,743,570 | +317,024 |
| France | 2,187,370 | 2,175,963 | -11,407 |
| Spain | 1,763,920 | 1,027,878 | -736,042 |
| United Kingdom | 472,738 | 561,622 | +88,884 |
| Poland | 283,286 | 307,428 | +24,142 |
| Belgium | 371,778 | 217,618 | -154,160 |
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 | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
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 | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Kent | 8 | 6 | -2 |
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) | 65,481,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,119,442 |
| Air transport | 5,065,522 |
| Other | 515,162 |
| Road transport | 259,405 |
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) | 33,157,189 | 32,323,985 | -833,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,009,153 | 7,110,289 | +101,136 |
| Air transport | 2,269,108 | 2,796,414 | +527,306 |
| Other | 357,486 | 157,676 | -199,810 |
| Road transport | 9,105 | 250,300 | +241,195 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 28,214,592 |
| Felixstowe | 14,661,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,427,005 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,583,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,151,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 12,574,765 | 15,639,827 | +3,065,062 |
| Felixstowe | 7,570,386 | 7,091,261 | -479,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,460,560 | 4,966,445 | +505,885 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,884,253 | 699,278 | -2,184,975 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,648,612 | 1,502,402 | -146,210 |
| Killingholme | 1,693,233 | 1,011,559 | -681,674 |
| Belfast Port | 1,359,786 | 1,292,704 | -67,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,349,259 | 914,629 | -434,630 |
| ZLC | 1,055,726 | 1,204,776 | +149,050 |
| London | 1,095,495 | 970,692 | -124,803 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 74 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 62 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 76 |
| 2026-03 | 74 |
| 2026-02 | 69 |
| 2026-01 | 73 |
| 2025-12 | 66 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 69 |
| DKSH GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 68 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 59 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 57 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 56 |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| HUBERGROUP UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 14,719,917 |
| Belgium | 6,507,188 |
| Germany | 6,473,248 |
| United States | 6,319,878 |
| France | 6,089,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 6,942,790 | 7,777,127 | +834,337 |
| Belgium | 2,703,560 | 3,803,628 | +1,100,068 |
| Germany | 3,191,550 | 3,281,698 | +90,148 |
| United States | 5,641,884 | 677,994 | -4,963,890 |
| France | 2,248,059 | 3,841,294 | +1,593,235 |
| Netherlands | 3,006,229 | 1,810,880 | -1,195,349 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,966,164 | 1,811,271 | -1,154,893 |
| Ireland | 1,517,655 | 1,901,745 | +384,090 |
| Czechia | 1,245,323 | 1,740,674 | +495,351 |
| China | 1,814,464 | 679,427 | -1,135,037 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 129,696 |
| Netherlands | 102,911 |
| XI | 33,107 |
| Poland | 5,347 |
| Italy | 2,855 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 56,205 | 73,491 | +17,286 |
| Netherlands | 23,896 | 79,015 | +55,119 |
| XI | 27 | 33,080 | +33,053 |
| Poland | 2,800 | 2,547 | -253 |
| Italy | 192 | 2,663 | +2,471 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,617 | +1,617 |
| Ireland | 0 | 467 | +467 |
| Denmark | 26 | 161 | +135 |
| Spain | 0 | 28 | +28 |
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) | 39,070,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,517,849 |
| Air transport | 3,844,475 |
| Other | 316,427 |
| Road transport | 1,009 |
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) | 18,914,983 | 20,155,252 | +1,240,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,581,892 | 14,935,957 | -5,645,935 |
| Air transport | 974,750 | 2,869,725 | +1,894,975 |
| Other | 102,983 | 213,444 | +110,461 |
| Road transport | 1,009 | 0 | -1,009 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,311,599 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 13,691,407 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,870,683 |
| Southampton | 7,760,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,192,467 |
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 | 12,353,904 | 12,957,695 | +603,791 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,223,664 | 7,467,743 | +1,244,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,456,100 | 3,414,583 | -2,041,517 |
| Southampton | 5,625,722 | 2,134,539 | -3,491,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,830,669 | 3,361,798 | +531,129 |
| Holyhead | 1,185,233 | 1,454,264 | +269,031 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,308,384 | 1,108,744 | -199,640 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,552 | 2,015,380 | +2,012,828 |
| Felixstowe | 685,745 | 1,192,475 | +506,730 |
| London | 700,892 | 817,372 | +116,480 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32089019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other liquid polymer-based paints and varnishes not specifically classified