Import/export HS code 32089099: Modified natural polymer-based paints
Paints and varnishes made from chemically modified natural 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,929,866 |
| United States | 7,286,895 |
| France | 6,453,941 |
| Germany | 4,761,427 |
| Switzerland | 4,723,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,644,536 | 4,285,330 | -359,206 |
| United States | 3,748,349 | 3,538,546 | -209,803 |
| France | 3,404,308 | 3,049,633 | -354,675 |
| Germany | 2,055,815 | 2,705,612 | +649,797 |
| Switzerland | 2,674,330 | 2,049,487 | -624,843 |
| Belgium | 1,664,387 | 1,189,410 | -474,977 |
| Poland | 1,022,164 | 1,033,868 | +11,704 |
| Netherlands | 1,514,387 | 369,779 | -1,144,608 |
| Spain | 465,518 | 570,535 | +105,017 |
| China | 677,398 | 266,036 | -411,362 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,576,424 |
| United States | 7,435,330 |
| Germany | 5,472,525 |
| Switzerland | 4,788,590 |
| Poland | 3,364,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,834,542 | 3,741,882 | -92,660 |
| United States | 3,839,705 | 3,595,625 | -244,080 |
| Germany | 2,489,006 | 2,983,519 | +494,513 |
| Switzerland | 2,732,760 | 2,055,830 | -676,930 |
| Poland | 1,899,292 | 1,465,705 | -433,587 |
| Netherlands | 2,736,007 | 529,756 | -2,206,251 |
| Spain | 1,358,410 | 1,273,741 | -84,669 |
| France | 1,071,089 | 1,101,684 | +30,595 |
| India | 858,728 | 500,556 | -358,172 |
| Portugal | 384,507 | 401,008 | +16,501 |
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 | 26 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
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 | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 8 | +5 |
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) | 30,609,372 |
| Air transport | 7,719,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,148,027 |
| Other | 3,165,281 |
| Road transport | 195,496 |
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) | 16,717,863 | 13,891,509 | -2,826,354 |
| Air transport | 3,445,383 | 4,274,038 | +828,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,264,692 | 1,883,335 | -381,357 |
| Other | 1,853,276 | 1,312,005 | -541,271 |
| Road transport | 114,196 | 81,300 | -32,896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,664,102 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,088,905 |
| 000 | 3,165,281 |
| ZLC | 2,936,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,159,188 |
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 | 8,725,416 | 8,938,686 | +213,270 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,062,917 | 2,025,988 | -36,929 |
| 000 | 1,853,276 | 1,312,005 | -541,271 |
| ZLC | 1,889,675 | 1,046,621 | -843,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 783,153 | 1,376,035 | +592,882 |
| London | 1,123,097 | 795,981 | -327,116 |
| Harwich | 1,507,098 | 361,146 | -1,145,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 527,960 | 1,033,505 | +505,545 |
| Killingholme | 1,204,587 | 101,207 | -1,103,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 514,647 | 690,856 | +176,209 |
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 | 56 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 54 |
| 2026-03 | 55 |
| 2026-02 | 49 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 52 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 123 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 101 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 96 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 95 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 93 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 83 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 70 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 67 |
| WOOLBRO (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED | 66 |
| COOPER COATED COIL LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 90 |
| 1m-15m | 82 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | 16,629,785 |
| Ireland | 12,069,376 |
| France | 3,746,065 |
| Turkey | 3,656,979 |
| Germany | 3,432,682 |
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 | 12,560,362 | 4,069,423 | -8,490,939 |
| Ireland | 7,054,308 | 5,015,068 | -2,039,240 |
| France | 2,260,915 | 1,485,150 | -775,765 |
| Turkey | 1,865,816 | 1,791,163 | -74,653 |
| Germany | 1,683,398 | 1,749,284 | +65,886 |
| Netherlands | 528,785 | 1,216,499 | +687,714 |
| Australia | 661,092 | 804,601 | +143,509 |
| Czechia | 564,966 | 531,583 | -33,383 |
| Italy | 513,834 | 513,301 | -533 |
| Spain | 529,615 | 307,884 | -221,731 |
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 | 713,070 |
| Ireland | 318,708 |
| Germany | 90,129 |
| Belgium | 80,432 |
| Italy | 40,736 |
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 | 43,649 | 669,421 | +625,772 |
| Ireland | 78,993 | 239,715 | +160,722 |
| Germany | 28,108 | 62,021 | +33,913 |
| Belgium | 27,301 | 53,131 | +25,830 |
| Italy | 22,356 | 18,380 | -3,976 |
| Spain | 8,223 | 2,478 | -5,745 |
| France | 2,326 | 2,005 | -321 |
| China | 2,595 | 434 | -2,161 |
| Sweden | 322 | 0 | -322 |
| Thailand | 0 | 95 | +95 |
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) | 26,514,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,800,396 |
| Air transport | 5,270,053 |
| Other | 3,720,193 |
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) | 15,214,710 | 11,299,347 | -3,915,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,070,807 | 5,729,589 | -7,341,218 |
| Air transport | 2,065,154 | 3,204,899 | +1,139,745 |
| Other | 2,072,852 | 1,647,341 | -425,511 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,165,320 |
| Southampton | 14,518,758 |
| Holyhead | 6,490,943 |
| 000 | 3,720,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,475,594 |
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 | 8,927,481 | 6,237,839 | -2,689,642 |
| Southampton | 10,716,759 | 3,801,999 | -6,914,760 |
| Holyhead | 3,774,078 | 2,716,865 | -1,057,213 |
| 000 | 2,072,852 | 1,647,341 | -425,511 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,251,075 | 1,224,519 | -26,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,617,864 | 731,025 | -886,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 942,170 | 1,226,134 | +283,964 |
| London Stansted Airport | 550,522 | 1,008,284 | +457,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 685,038 | 806,297 | +121,259 |
| Felixstowe | 209,323 | 548,533 | +339,210 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32089099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paints and varnishes made from chemically modified natural polymers