Import/export HS code 32089091: Synthetic polymer-based paints
Paints and varnishes made from synthetic polymers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 26,780,255 |
| Netherlands | 24,826,207 |
| Germany | 22,944,367 |
| Italy | 16,045,125 |
| Belgium | 11,156,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16,496,659 | 10,283,596 | -6,213,063 |
| Netherlands | 12,755,120 | 12,071,087 | -684,033 |
| Germany | 10,575,993 | 12,368,374 | +1,792,381 |
| Italy | 6,952,221 | 9,092,904 | +2,140,683 |
| Belgium | 6,402,508 | 4,753,818 | -1,648,690 |
| Sweden | 5,124,952 | 5,063,320 | -61,632 |
| Spain | 3,814,737 | 5,689,697 | +1,874,960 |
| Denmark | 1,617,951 | 3,505,985 | +1,888,034 |
| Poland | 2,725,969 | 2,364,602 | -361,367 |
| Ireland | 1,370,143 | 2,082,526 | +712,383 |
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 | 28,222,655 |
| Italy | 22,499,946 |
| Netherlands | 18,001,407 |
| Poland | 17,645,397 |
| Sweden | 11,318,213 |
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 | 13,420,501 | 14,802,154 | +1,381,653 |
| Italy | 11,378,177 | 11,121,769 | -256,408 |
| Netherlands | 9,840,352 | 8,161,055 | -1,679,297 |
| Poland | 10,207,390 | 7,438,007 | -2,769,383 |
| Sweden | 5,847,323 | 5,470,890 | -376,433 |
| Spain | 4,371,987 | 6,231,954 | +1,859,967 |
| France | 4,272,591 | 3,860,537 | -412,054 |
| Belgium | 3,245,276 | 3,318,426 | +73,150 |
| United States | 2,897,739 | 2,663,189 | -234,550 |
| United Kingdom | 1,298,501 | 1,848,231 | +549,730 |
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 | 34 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
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 | 26 | 30 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 9 | +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) | 126,770,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,080,382 |
| Air transport | 6,194,672 |
| Other | 3,522,182 |
| Road transport | 74,720 |
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) | 64,575,375 | 62,195,124 | -2,380,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,429,681 | 6,650,701 | +221,020 |
| Air transport | 3,164,789 | 3,029,883 | -134,906 |
| Other | 1,405,423 | 2,116,759 | +711,336 |
| Road transport | 54,218 | 20,502 | -33,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 62,742,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,838,258 |
| Harwich | 17,206,907 |
| London | 9,590,558 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,908,335 |
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 | 30,850,629 | 31,891,611 | +1,040,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,648,339 | 13,189,919 | +2,541,580 |
| Harwich | 9,076,988 | 8,129,919 | -947,069 |
| London | 5,534,438 | 4,056,120 | -1,478,318 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,106,707 | 2,801,628 | -305,079 |
| Killingholme | 3,819,243 | 1,220,046 | -2,599,197 |
| 000 | 1,405,423 | 2,116,759 | +711,336 |
| Felixstowe | 1,050,718 | 1,958,632 | +907,914 |
| Thamesport | 1,226,544 | 1,707,174 | +480,630 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,688,742 | 922,830 | -765,912 |
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
|
90 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
59 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
25 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 93 |
| 2026-04 | 108 |
| 2026-03 | 103 |
| 2026-02 | 94 |
| 2026-01 | 85 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 110 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 82 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 78 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 58 |
| ALPHA COATINGS LIMITED | 54 |
| HEMPEL UK LTD. | 53 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| CHURCHILL PAINTS LIMITED | 53 |
| HUBERGROUP UK LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 135 |
| 1m-15m | 120 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 42,528,084 |
| Belgium | 37,583,743 |
| Netherlands | 32,886,782 |
| Italy | 27,610,440 |
| United States | 26,951,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,308,575 | 19,219,509 | -4,089,066 |
| Belgium | 17,837,468 | 19,746,275 | +1,908,807 |
| Netherlands | 18,207,529 | 14,679,253 | -3,528,276 |
| Italy | 13,923,638 | 13,686,802 | -236,836 |
| United States | 12,669,581 | 14,282,410 | +1,612,829 |
| Spain | 11,435,696 | 10,688,666 | -747,030 |
| Turkey | 10,649,391 | 9,284,529 | -1,364,862 |
| Germany | 7,854,189 | 7,718,287 | -135,902 |
| Sweden | 7,470,840 | 7,500,887 | +30,047 |
| Poland | 6,367,695 | 6,726,468 | +358,773 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 566,741 |
| Ireland | 443,774 |
| Slovakia | 405,445 |
| Belgium | 108,920 |
| Poland | 23,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 471,131 | 95,610 | -375,521 |
| Ireland | 156,861 | 286,913 | +130,052 |
| Slovakia | 148,769 | 256,676 | +107,907 |
| Belgium | 56,308 | 52,612 | -3,696 |
| Poland | 15,764 | 7,946 | -7,818 |
| Netherlands | 6,225 | 13,242 | +7,017 |
| China | 4,542 | 6,292 | +1,750 |
| Malta | 7,273 | 0 | -7,273 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 4,952 | +4,952 |
| Denmark | 1,909 | 2,953 | +1,044 |
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) | 257,138,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,860,754 |
| Air transport | 27,608,939 |
| Other | 2,818,694 |
| Road transport | 29,273 |
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) | 131,439,423 | 125,699,001 | -5,740,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,649,191 | 39,211,563 | -9,437,628 |
| Air transport | 15,269,441 | 12,339,498 | -2,929,943 |
| Other | 1,543,771 | 1,274,923 | -268,848 |
| Road transport | 3,076 | 26,197 | +23,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,279,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,808,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,939,897 |
| Southampton | 32,064,514 |
| Holyhead | 18,318,559 |
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 | 59,510,294 | 54,768,909 | -4,741,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,899,463 | 40,909,040 | +9,577 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,976,602 | 14,963,295 | -8,013,307 |
| Southampton | 15,598,748 | 16,465,766 | +867,018 |
| Holyhead | 10,984,815 | 7,333,744 | -3,651,071 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,532,516 | 4,712,237 | -5,820,279 |
| Felixstowe | 6,469,664 | 5,866,157 | -603,507 |
| Dover | 4,087,743 | 6,541,058 | +2,453,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,232,116 | 3,876,308 | -1,355,808 |
| London | 5,036,355 | 3,894,113 | -1,142,242 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32089091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paints and varnishes made from synthetic polymers