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 | 28,102,600 |
| Netherlands | 25,743,852 |
| Germany | 23,799,340 |
| Italy | 16,324,120 |
| Belgium | 12,272,927 |
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 | 16,074,698 | 12,027,902 | -4,046,796 |
| Netherlands | 12,965,772 | 12,778,080 | -187,692 |
| Germany | 10,653,047 | 13,146,293 | +2,493,246 |
| Italy | 6,563,774 | 9,760,346 | +3,196,572 |
| Belgium | 6,903,608 | 5,369,319 | -1,534,289 |
| Sweden | 5,292,664 | 5,343,010 | +50,346 |
| Spain | 4,140,503 | 5,703,987 | +1,563,484 |
| Poland | 3,415,265 | 2,260,901 | -1,154,364 |
| Denmark | 1,086,764 | 4,067,101 | +2,980,337 |
| Ireland | 1,496,681 | 2,165,084 | +668,403 |
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 | 29,418,157 |
| Italy | 23,214,973 |
| Netherlands | 18,888,398 |
| Poland | 18,546,505 |
| Sweden | 12,031,904 |
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 | 13,644,646 | 15,773,511 | +2,128,865 |
| Italy | 11,078,312 | 12,136,661 | +1,058,349 |
| Netherlands | 9,992,607 | 8,895,791 | -1,096,816 |
| Poland | 10,310,006 | 8,236,499 | -2,073,507 |
| Sweden | 6,215,469 | 5,816,435 | -399,034 |
| Spain | 4,674,218 | 6,416,504 | +1,742,286 |
| France | 4,217,814 | 4,281,701 | +63,887 |
| Belgium | 3,170,182 | 3,732,823 | +562,641 |
| United States | 2,846,810 | 2,895,231 | +48,421 |
| United Kingdom | 1,543,375 | 1,812,366 | +268,991 |
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 | 35 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
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 | 24 | 29 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Essex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 11 | +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) | 132,197,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,698,578 |
| Air transport | 6,492,015 |
| Other | 3,714,867 |
| Road transport | 114,332 |
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) | 64,943,988 | 67,253,814 | +2,309,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,796,374 | 6,902,204 | +105,830 |
| Air transport | 3,149,947 | 3,342,068 | +192,121 |
| Other | 1,499,531 | 2,215,336 | +715,805 |
| Road transport | 72,027 | 42,305 | -29,722 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 64,681,978 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,698,666 |
| Harwich | 17,892,118 |
| London | 10,996,286 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,354,828 |
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 | 30,456,657 | 34,225,321 | +3,768,664 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,528,904 | 14,169,762 | +3,640,858 |
| Harwich | 9,043,925 | 8,848,193 | -195,732 |
| London | 6,583,890 | 4,412,396 | -2,171,494 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,210,425 | 3,144,403 | -66,022 |
| Killingholme | 4,128,753 | 1,279,481 | -2,849,272 |
| 000 | 1,499,531 | 2,215,336 | +715,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,823,797 | 1,085,479 | -738,318 |
| Felixstowe | 972,913 | 1,920,305 | +947,392 |
| Thamesport | 1,213,310 | 1,647,863 | +434,553 |
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 | 91 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 63 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Specialised construction activities | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 108 |
| 2026-03 | 103 |
| 2026-02 | 94 |
| 2026-01 | 85 |
| 2025-12 | 73 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 109 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 81 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 77 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 57 |
| ALPHA COATINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| HEMPEL UK LTD. | 52 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| CHURCHILL PAINTS 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+ | 136 |
| 1m-15m | 126 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 49,370,755 |
| Netherlands | 38,391,451 |
| Belgium | 36,849,791 |
| Italy | 28,561,544 |
| United States | 26,781,785 |
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 | 27,908,563 | 21,462,192 | -6,446,371 |
| Netherlands | 22,993,172 | 15,398,279 | -7,594,893 |
| Belgium | 14,799,381 | 22,050,410 | +7,251,029 |
| Italy | 14,084,178 | 14,477,366 | +393,188 |
| United States | 10,467,308 | 16,314,477 | +5,847,169 |
| Spain | 11,363,169 | 11,543,085 | +179,916 |
| Turkey | 11,490,079 | 9,991,231 | -1,498,848 |
| Germany | 7,729,848 | 8,334,412 | +604,564 |
| Sweden | 8,077,501 | 7,600,381 | -477,120 |
| Poland | 6,396,791 | 7,458,728 | +1,061,937 |
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 | 723,303 |
| Ireland | 408,851 |
| Slovakia | 402,804 |
| Belgium | 113,642 |
| Poland | 25,908 |
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 | 624,540 | 98,763 | -525,777 |
| Ireland | 165,634 | 243,217 | +77,583 |
| Slovakia | 133,677 | 269,127 | +135,450 |
| Belgium | 55,453 | 58,189 | +2,736 |
| Poland | 15,994 | 9,914 | -6,080 |
| Malta | 7,260 | 7,273 | +13 |
| Spain | 12,449 | 800 | -11,649 |
| China | 5,472 | 6,381 | +909 |
| Netherlands | 6,225 | 4,899 | -1,326 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 4,952 | +4,952 |
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) | 272,538,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,368,148 |
| Air transport | 28,779,734 |
| Other | 3,044,318 |
| Rail transport | 35,787 |
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) | 136,080,447 | 136,457,571 | +377,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,086,961 | 46,281,187 | -1,805,774 |
| Air transport | 15,763,246 | 13,016,488 | -2,746,758 |
| Other | 1,678,153 | 1,366,165 | -311,988 |
| Rail transport | 35,787 | 0 | -35,787 |
| Road transport | 2,087 | 20,020 | +17,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,143,288 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,386,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,897,523 |
| Southampton | 33,049,979 |
| Holyhead | 24,561,101 |
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 | 59,212,514 | 59,930,774 | +718,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,464,576 | 43,922,303 | +457,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,342,589 | 18,554,934 | -2,787,655 |
| Southampton | 14,074,620 | 18,975,359 | +4,900,739 |
| Holyhead | 15,447,571 | 9,113,530 | -6,334,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,513,702 | 5,924,392 | -4,589,310 |
| Felixstowe | 6,581,809 | 5,841,457 | -740,352 |
| Dover | 4,911,645 | 6,474,356 | +1,562,711 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,271,122 | 4,413,489 | -857,633 |
| London | 4,646,370 | 4,870,892 | +224,522 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32089091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paints and varnishes made from synthetic polymers