Import/export HS code 320910: Acrylic or vinyl-based aqueous paints
Water-based paints and varnishes made primarily from acrylic or vinyl polymers
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 56,106,076 |
| France | 53,102,750 |
| Netherlands | 50,948,893 |
| Belgium | 29,042,034 |
| Italy | 19,747,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 31,307,345 | 24,798,731 | -6,508,614 |
| France | 27,308,624 | 25,794,126 | -1,514,498 |
| Netherlands | 23,387,519 | 27,561,374 | +4,173,855 |
| Belgium | 15,115,653 | 13,926,381 | -1,189,272 |
| Italy | 8,187,947 | 11,560,049 | +3,372,102 |
| Poland | 7,764,568 | 8,990,643 | +1,226,075 |
| Sweden | 6,351,023 | 8,013,442 | +1,662,419 |
| Ireland | 8,244,320 | 3,523,774 | -4,720,546 |
| United States | 5,088,262 | 3,512,945 | -1,575,317 |
| Canada | 2,083,000 | 3,980,635 | +1,897,635 |
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 | 65,009,948 |
| Netherlands | 39,794,509 |
| France | 31,999,793 |
| Italy | 29,969,402 |
| Poland | 26,086,029 |
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 | 34,901,042 | 30,108,906 | -4,792,136 |
| Netherlands | 16,411,418 | 23,383,091 | +6,971,673 |
| France | 17,731,591 | 14,268,202 | -3,463,389 |
| Italy | 13,939,388 | 16,030,014 | +2,090,626 |
| Poland | 12,609,571 | 13,476,458 | +866,887 |
| Belgium | 11,876,736 | 8,989,435 | -2,887,301 |
| Sweden | 6,845,012 | 8,644,408 | +1,799,396 |
| United States | 6,935,448 | 7,560,596 | +625,148 |
| Spain | 3,558,069 | 4,045,887 | +487,818 |
| Finland | 2,422,100 | 2,796,655 | +374,555 |
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 | 31 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
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 | 23 | 27 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 10 | -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) | 241,231,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,847,078 |
| Other | 12,714,416 |
| Air transport | 5,122,488 |
| Road transport | 1,782,752 |
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) | 121,828,923 | 119,403,020 | -2,425,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,263,087 | 21,583,991 | +5,320,904 |
| Other | 7,803,702 | 4,910,714 | -2,892,988 |
| Air transport | 2,181,390 | 2,941,098 | +759,708 |
| Road transport | 616,066 | 1,166,686 | +550,620 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 96,026,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,712,276 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,312,460 |
| London | 17,041,304 |
| Felixstowe | 15,583,536 |
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 | 48,542,742 | 47,484,131 | -1,058,611 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,096,130 | 37,616,146 | +7,520,016 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,737,815 | 9,574,645 | -1,163,170 |
| London | 8,118,588 | 8,922,716 | +804,128 |
| Felixstowe | 7,451,866 | 8,131,670 | +679,804 |
| Killingholme | 7,150,433 | 7,294,510 | +144,077 |
| 000 | 7,803,702 | 4,910,714 | -2,892,988 |
| Harwich | 6,840,121 | 5,652,937 | -1,187,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,037,826 | 2,726,429 | -1,311,397 |
| Hull | 2,948,834 | 2,485,793 | -463,041 |
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 | 111 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 55 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Specialised construction activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 116 |
| 2026-03 | 103 |
| 2026-02 | 105 |
| 2026-01 | 84 |
| 2025-12 | 86 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 154 |
| 54m+ | 111 |
| 0-1m | 79 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 67,680,717 |
| Germany | 27,206,074 |
| France | 12,574,622 |
| United States | 7,847,214 |
| Turkey | 7,303,296 |
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 | 30,891,095 | 36,789,622 | +5,898,527 |
| Germany | 13,237,195 | 13,968,879 | +731,684 |
| France | 5,709,442 | 6,865,180 | +1,155,738 |
| United States | 3,529,794 | 4,317,420 | +787,626 |
| Turkey | 4,170,548 | 3,132,748 | -1,037,800 |
| Canada | 2,980,860 | 3,049,804 | +68,944 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,714,423 | 2,413,181 | -301,242 |
| Netherlands | 2,056,248 | 2,292,766 | +236,518 |
| Poland | 2,243,504 | 1,644,430 | -599,074 |
| Belgium | 1,822,760 | 1,921,287 | +98,527 |
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 | 1,642,633 |
| Netherlands | 529,302 |
| Poland | 314,528 |
| Ireland | 150,372 |
| Germany | 107,275 |
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 | 449,783 | 1,192,850 | +743,067 |
| Netherlands | 216,828 | 312,474 | +95,646 |
| Poland | 139,330 | 175,198 | +35,868 |
| Ireland | 20,218 | 130,154 | +109,936 |
| Germany | 88,029 | 19,246 | -68,783 |
| France | 35,886 | 22,759 | -13,127 |
| Denmark | 17,199 | 16,585 | -614 |
| China | 7,383 | 6,492 | -891 |
| Hungary | 640 | 3,612 | +2,972 |
| United States | 2,272 | 0 | -2,272 |
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) | 129,961,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,727,631 |
| Other | 14,649,370 |
| Air transport | 5,755,628 |
| Road transport | 3,450 |
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) | 61,635,576 | 68,325,817 | +6,690,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,012,237 | 21,715,394 | +703,157 |
| Other | 7,664,367 | 6,985,003 | -679,364 |
| Air transport | 3,086,152 | 2,669,476 | -416,676 |
| Road transport | 3,450 | 0 | -3,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,178,077 |
| Holyhead | 22,978,975 |
| Heysham | 20,187,873 |
| Southampton | 17,193,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,683,562 |
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 | 32,398,886 | 30,779,191 | -1,619,695 |
| Holyhead | 10,023,377 | 12,955,598 | +2,932,221 |
| Heysham | 7,015,396 | 13,172,477 | +6,157,081 |
| Southampton | 8,092,975 | 9,100,610 | +1,007,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,895,514 | 6,788,048 | -1,107,466 |
| 000 | 7,664,367 | 6,985,003 | -679,364 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,769,670 | 5,193,918 | -1,575,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,488,389 | 5,314,908 | +1,826,519 |
| Felixstowe | 3,086,815 | 3,307,806 | +220,991 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,285,227 | 1,317,784 | +32,557 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Water-based paints and varnishes made primarily from acrylic or vinyl polymers