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 | 25,101,230 |
| Italy | 12,491,229 |
| Germany | 11,950,609 |
| United States | 9,857,701 |
| France | 8,069,635 |
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 | 14,074,095 | 11,027,135 | -3,046,960 |
| Italy | 6,094,249 | 6,396,980 | +302,731 |
| Germany | 5,918,399 | 6,032,210 | +113,811 |
| United States | 5,521,284 | 4,336,417 | -1,184,867 |
| France | 4,562,840 | 3,506,795 | -1,056,045 |
| Switzerland | 1,714,390 | 1,643,673 | -70,717 |
| Belgium | 2,030,078 | 1,302,481 | -727,597 |
| Spain | 1,113,293 | 605,023 | -508,270 |
| Canada | 138,175 | 400,590 | +262,415 |
| Poland | 223,260 | 238,411 | +15,151 |
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 | 19,599,018 |
| Italy | 15,428,365 |
| Germany | 14,536,748 |
| United States | 13,075,764 |
| Switzerland | 4,729,876 |
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 | 10,560,401 | 9,038,617 | -1,521,784 |
| Italy | 8,031,213 | 7,397,152 | -634,061 |
| Germany | 7,965,185 | 6,571,563 | -1,393,622 |
| United States | 7,264,354 | 5,811,410 | -1,452,944 |
| Switzerland | 2,287,474 | 2,442,402 | +154,928 |
| France | 2,448,820 | 1,919,980 | -528,840 |
| Spain | 1,787,171 | 923,945 | -863,226 |
| United Kingdom | 466,669 | 577,886 | +111,217 |
| Belgium | 370,744 | 172,591 | -198,153 |
| Poland | 266,275 | 271,041 | +4,766 |
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 | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Kent | 7 | 6 | -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) | 61,411,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,253,837 |
| Air transport | 4,614,956 |
| Other | 487,749 |
| Road transport | 36,872 |
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) | 33,161,559 | 28,250,171 | -4,911,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,622,466 | 5,631,371 | -991,095 |
| Air transport | 2,379,517 | 2,235,439 | -144,078 |
| Other | 223,794 | 263,955 | +40,161 |
| Road transport | 13,921 | 22,951 | +9,030 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,752,595 |
| Felixstowe | 13,216,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,914,824 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,986,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,768,055 |
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 | 12,938,444 | 12,814,151 | -124,293 |
| Felixstowe | 7,243,516 | 5,972,510 | -1,271,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,255,823 | 4,659,001 | +403,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,447,766 | 538,405 | -2,909,361 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,478,484 | 1,289,571 | -188,913 |
| Killingholme | 1,836,940 | 797,944 | -1,038,996 |
| Belfast Port | 1,362,760 | 1,162,164 | -200,596 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,221,865 | 891,668 | -330,197 |
| ZLC | 908,138 | 1,201,976 | +293,838 |
| London | 1,005,630 | 988,480 | -17,150 |
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 | 69 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 64 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 73 |
| 2025-11 | 77 |
| 2025-10 | 69 |
| 2025-09 | 81 |
| 2025-08 | 72 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DKSH GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 68 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 65 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 55 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 55 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 52 |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 49 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| HUBERGROUP UK LIMITED | 48 |
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 | 77 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 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 | 12,576,057 |
| United States | 6,617,600 |
| Germany | 6,009,701 |
| Belgium | 5,543,229 |
| Netherlands | 4,909,948 |
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 | 6,483,274 | 6,092,783 | -390,491 |
| United States | 5,785,108 | 832,492 | -4,952,616 |
| Germany | 3,160,674 | 2,849,027 | -311,647 |
| Belgium | 2,921,667 | 2,621,562 | -300,105 |
| Netherlands | 3,252,499 | 1,657,449 | -1,595,050 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,695,896 | 1,970,605 | -725,291 |
| France | 2,154,666 | 1,470,403 | -684,263 |
| Ireland | 1,517,741 | 1,624,198 | +106,457 |
| China | 2,087,048 | 724,244 | -1,362,804 |
| Czechia | 1,263,870 | 1,300,729 | +36,859 |
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 | 99,314 |
| Netherlands | 55,628 |
| XI | 17,592 |
| Poland | 4,784 |
| Italy | 1,681 |
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 | 53,971 | 45,343 | -8,628 |
| Netherlands | 21,160 | 34,468 | +13,308 |
| XI | 27 | 17,565 | +17,538 |
| Poland | 2,739 | 2,045 | -694 |
| Italy | 151 | 1,530 | +1,379 |
| South Korea | 30 | 1,617 | +1,587 |
| Ireland | 0 | 467 | +467 |
| Denmark | 0 | 148 | +148 |
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) | 35,593,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,308,392 |
| Air transport | 1,682,811 |
| Other | 218,944 |
| Road transport | 4,933 |
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) | 19,273,255 | 16,320,195 | -2,953,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,716,234 | 12,592,158 | -8,124,076 |
| Air transport | 935,380 | 747,431 | -187,949 |
| Other | 92,035 | 126,909 | +34,874 |
| Road transport | 4,933 | 0 | -4,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,322,034 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 11,582,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,631,034 |
| Southampton | 7,224,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,563,118 |
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 | 12,725,548 | 10,596,486 | -2,129,062 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,704,682 | 5,878,190 | +173,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,283,204 | 3,347,830 | -1,935,374 |
| Southampton | 5,118,461 | 2,105,751 | -3,012,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,946,317 | 2,616,801 | -329,516 |
| Holyhead | 1,211,371 | 1,255,224 | +43,853 |
| Tyne | 1,703,822 | 194,161 | -1,509,661 |
| Felixstowe | 1,243,398 | 627,518 | -615,880 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,260,709 | 597,322 | -663,387 |
| London | 665,832 | 681,207 | +15,375 |
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