Import/export HS code 32100010: Oil-based paints and varnishes
Covers oil-based paints, varnishes, enamels, and lacquers used for various surfaces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 35,129,375 |
| United States | 1,672,266 |
| China | 1,375,339 |
| Belgium | 1,315,950 |
| France | 831,979 |
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 | 17,340,512 | 17,788,863 | +448,351 |
| United States | 859,264 | 813,002 | -46,262 |
| China | 617,703 | 757,636 | +139,933 |
| Belgium | 717,142 | 598,808 | -118,334 |
| France | 470,701 | 361,278 | -109,423 |
| India | 610,926 | 162,949 | -447,977 |
| Netherlands | 96,478 | 559,989 | +463,511 |
| Poland | 181,970 | 190,554 | +8,584 |
| Ireland | 106,823 | 27,614 | -79,209 |
| Japan | 42,217 | 40,606 | -1,611 |
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 | 34,847,467 |
| United States | 1,906,582 |
| China | 1,812,818 |
| Belgium | 1,105,868 |
| France | 576,478 |
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 | 17,244,105 | 17,603,362 | +359,257 |
| United States | 913,815 | 992,767 | +78,952 |
| China | 972,467 | 840,351 | -132,116 |
| Belgium | 590,987 | 514,881 | -76,106 |
| France | 323,380 | 253,098 | -70,282 |
| Poland | 206,941 | 201,360 | -5,581 |
| Spain | 211,648 | 195,408 | -16,240 |
| India | 187,896 | 214,318 | +26,422 |
| Netherlands | 41,194 | 356,515 | +315,321 |
| Australia | 186,740 | 0 | -186,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 37,485,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,085,166 |
| Air transport | 1,978,299 |
| Other | 112,152 |
| Road transport | 10,935 |
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) | 18,217,310 | 19,268,634 | +1,051,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,762,687 | 1,322,479 | -440,208 |
| Air transport | 1,071,576 | 906,723 | -164,853 |
| Other | 89,028 | 23,124 | -65,904 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,935 | +10,935 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,271,944 |
| Harwich | 7,533,020 |
| Dover | 3,676,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,116,291 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,046,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,706,959 | 11,564,985 | -2,141,974 |
| Harwich | 2,875,086 | 4,657,934 | +1,782,848 |
| Dover | 1,692,964 | 1,983,215 | +290,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 300,647 | 815,644 | +514,997 |
| London Gateway Port | 391,144 | 655,485 | +264,341 |
| London Stansted Airport | 500,631 | 433,547 | -67,084 |
| Eurotunnel | 532,311 | 251,390 | -280,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 455,605 | 276,923 | -178,682 |
| Southampton | 32,461 | 248,849 | +216,388 |
| London | 48,053 | 150,772 | +102,719 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 53 |
| HUBERGROUP UK LIMITED | 51 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 49 |
| CAPAROL (U.K.) LIMITED | 40 |
| WOODEX LIMITED | 37 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 27 |
| FOX68 LTD | 23 |
| TREATEX LIMITED | 21 |
| FROST AUTO RESTORATION TECHNIQUES LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,567,844 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,226,484 |
| Poland | 1,650,645 |
| United States | 1,279,304 |
| Australia | 1,257,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,388,517 | 2,179,327 | +790,810 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,180,577 | 45,907 | -2,134,670 |
| Poland | 1,317,664 | 332,981 | -984,683 |
| United States | 597,746 | 681,558 | +83,812 |
| Australia | 603,749 | 653,276 | +49,527 |
| Ireland | 575,738 | 625,751 | +50,013 |
| France | 751,116 | 276,614 | -474,502 |
| Netherlands | 496,243 | 456,688 | -39,555 |
| Belgium | 372,059 | 286,411 | -85,648 |
| Brazil | 346,820 | 272,724 | -74,096 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 54,584 |
| XI | 26,722 |
| China | 4,352 |
| Denmark | 2,724 |
| Germany | 2,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 31,516 | 23,068 | -8,448 |
| XI | 26,722 | 0 | -26,722 |
| China | 3,872 | 480 | -3,392 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,724 | +2,724 |
| Germany | 2,253 | 0 | -2,253 |
| Ireland | 686 | 0 | -686 |
| New Zealand | 671 | 0 | -671 |
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) | 12,730,445 |
| Air transport | 6,244,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,918,249 |
| Other | 101,171 |
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) | 7,637,937 | 5,092,508 | -2,545,429 |
| Air transport | 3,688,661 | 2,556,143 | -1,132,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,452,957 | 1,465,292 | +12,335 |
| Other | 70,287 | 30,884 | -39,403 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,636,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,086,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,745,906 |
| ZLC | 1,145,678 |
| Holyhead | 860,402 |
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 | 6,738,189 | 3,898,070 | -2,840,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,567,229 | 1,519,368 | -1,047,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 802,852 | 943,054 | +140,202 |
| ZLC | 543,785 | 601,893 | +58,108 |
| Holyhead | 389,637 | 470,765 | +81,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 270,103 | 553,484 | +283,381 |
| London Stansted Airport | 427,316 | 165,879 | -261,437 |
| Harwich | 157,975 | 223,081 | +65,106 |
| Liverpool Docks | 175,685 | 205,140 | +29,455 |
| Felixstowe | 213,592 | 67,946 | -145,646 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32100010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers oil-based paints, varnishes, enamels, and lacquers used for various surfaces