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 | 54,499,059 |
| France | 48,713,193 |
| Netherlands | 46,281,670 |
| Belgium | 28,306,850 |
| Italy | 16,662,998 |
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 | 33,020,349 | 21,478,710 | -11,541,639 |
| France | 25,252,937 | 23,460,256 | -1,792,681 |
| Netherlands | 21,916,248 | 24,365,422 | +2,449,174 |
| Belgium | 15,214,445 | 13,092,405 | -2,122,040 |
| Italy | 8,157,632 | 8,505,366 | +347,734 |
| Poland | 7,292,263 | 7,951,703 | +659,440 |
| Ireland | 9,611,278 | 3,304,517 | -6,306,761 |
| Sweden | 6,031,347 | 6,861,139 | +829,792 |
| United States | 6,100,593 | 3,027,883 | -3,072,710 |
| Norway | 2,727,058 | 2,741,169 | +14,111 |
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 | 62,066,590 |
| Netherlands | 34,615,319 |
| France | 30,400,744 |
| Italy | 27,201,481 |
| Poland | 24,205,613 |
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 | 35,955,582 | 26,111,008 | -9,844,574 |
| Netherlands | 15,980,441 | 18,634,878 | +2,654,437 |
| France | 16,622,409 | 13,778,335 | -2,844,074 |
| Italy | 13,910,232 | 13,291,249 | -618,983 |
| Poland | 11,570,502 | 12,635,111 | +1,064,609 |
| Belgium | 10,934,430 | 9,406,029 | -1,528,401 |
| Sweden | 6,509,616 | 7,456,566 | +946,950 |
| United States | 7,504,359 | 5,992,700 | -1,511,659 |
| Spain | 3,443,060 | 3,295,489 | -147,571 |
| Norway | 2,547,294 | 2,488,944 | -58,350 |
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 | 27 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| West Midlands | 18 |
| 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 | 20 | 25 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 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) | 224,326,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,213,318 |
| Other | 12,665,188 |
| Air transport | 4,696,592 |
| Road transport | 1,538,770 |
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) | 120,071,101 | 104,255,588 | -15,815,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,364,494 | 17,848,824 | +484,330 |
| Other | 7,808,987 | 4,856,201 | -2,952,786 |
| Air transport | 2,111,349 | 2,585,243 | +473,894 |
| Road transport | 307,981 | 1,230,789 | +922,808 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 87,744,659 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,229,023 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,109,124 |
| London | 16,964,014 |
| Felixstowe | 14,890,699 |
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 | 45,327,405 | 42,417,254 | -2,910,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,905,256 | 31,323,767 | +1,418,511 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,637,230 | 8,471,894 | -2,165,336 |
| London | 8,775,211 | 8,188,803 | -586,408 |
| Felixstowe | 6,959,146 | 7,931,553 | +972,407 |
| Killingholme | 6,944,775 | 6,562,990 | -381,785 |
| 000 | 7,808,987 | 4,856,201 | -2,952,786 |
| Harwich | 6,796,847 | 4,775,750 | -2,021,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,892,472 | 3,322,818 | -1,569,654 |
| Hull | 3,589,217 | 1,873,019 | -1,716,198 |
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 | 104 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Specialised construction activities | 38 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 84 |
| 2025-11 | 120 |
| 2025-10 | 109 |
| 2025-09 | 98 |
| 2025-08 | 105 |
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 | 148 |
| 54m+ | 105 |
| 0-1m | 76 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 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 | 59,972,577 |
| Germany | 24,938,367 |
| France | 10,994,963 |
| United States | 7,121,390 |
| Turkey | 6,521,019 |
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 | 26,529,330 | 33,443,247 | +6,913,917 |
| Germany | 13,156,527 | 11,781,840 | -1,374,687 |
| France | 5,711,387 | 5,283,576 | -427,811 |
| United States | 3,987,518 | 3,133,872 | -853,646 |
| Turkey | 4,810,436 | 1,710,583 | -3,099,853 |
| Canada | 2,680,880 | 2,576,228 | -104,652 |
| Netherlands | 2,739,208 | 2,187,052 | -552,156 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,854,121 | 1,891,762 | -962,359 |
| Poland | 2,024,665 | 1,534,959 | -489,706 |
| Belgium | 1,805,007 | 1,545,799 | -259,208 |
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 | 1,391,775 |
| Netherlands | 453,052 |
| Poland | 237,376 |
| Ireland | 148,621 |
| Germany | 104,792 |
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 | 454,163 | 937,612 | +483,449 |
| Netherlands | 204,444 | 248,608 | +44,164 |
| Poland | 105,314 | 132,062 | +26,748 |
| Ireland | 20,367 | 128,254 | +107,887 |
| Germany | 86,276 | 18,516 | -67,760 |
| France | 34,229 | 17,327 | -16,902 |
| Denmark | 16,185 | 14,695 | -1,490 |
| China | 6,668 | 6,754 | +86 |
| Hungary | 465 | 2,644 | +2,179 |
| 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) | 116,884,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,071,359 |
| Other | 13,683,935 |
| Air transport | 5,663,391 |
| Road transport | 5,525 |
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) | 58,096,249 | 58,788,542 | +692,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,696,106 | 17,375,253 | -5,320,853 |
| Other | 7,329,835 | 6,354,100 | -975,735 |
| Air transport | 3,177,771 | 2,485,620 | -692,151 |
| Road transport | 5,525 | 0 | -5,525 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,582,653 |
| Holyhead | 19,767,761 |
| Heysham | 17,188,599 |
| Southampton | 15,383,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,806,033 |
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 | 33,388,908 | 25,193,745 | -8,195,163 |
| Holyhead | 8,704,201 | 11,063,560 | +2,359,359 |
| Heysham | 6,040,303 | 11,148,296 | +5,107,993 |
| Southampton | 7,848,629 | 7,534,720 | -313,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,410,521 | 5,395,512 | -3,015,009 |
| 000 | 7,329,835 | 6,354,100 | -975,735 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,110,324 | 5,909,518 | +799,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,357,777 | 4,540,208 | +1,182,431 |
| Felixstowe | 3,578,904 | 2,489,355 | -1,089,549 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,269,036 | 1,206,477 | -62,559 |
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