Import/export HS code 32100090: Various paint and varnish products
Includes all other types of paints and varnishes not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,319,198 |
| Germany | 4,095,086 |
| Belgium | 3,412,009 |
| France | 2,531,532 |
| Sweden | 1,998,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,833,767 | 3,485,431 | +651,664 |
| Germany | 1,467,416 | 2,627,670 | +1,160,254 |
| Belgium | 2,225,745 | 1,186,264 | -1,039,481 |
| France | 1,638,038 | 893,494 | -744,544 |
| Sweden | 858,581 | 1,140,316 | +281,735 |
| United States | 1,035,265 | 822,665 | -212,600 |
| Ireland | 958,307 | 773,943 | -184,364 |
| Spain | 74,380 | 1,362,020 | +1,287,640 |
| Italy | 544,156 | 513,547 | -30,609 |
| Switzerland | 512,820 | 489,905 | -22,915 |
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 | 8,263,626 |
| Netherlands | 6,171,560 |
| United States | 2,888,152 |
| Sweden | 2,103,390 |
| Italy | 1,408,682 |
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 | 4,042,522 | 4,221,104 | +178,582 |
| Netherlands | 2,693,546 | 3,478,014 | +784,468 |
| United States | 1,406,685 | 1,481,467 | +74,782 |
| Sweden | 916,121 | 1,187,269 | +271,148 |
| Italy | 646,982 | 761,700 | +114,718 |
| Spain | 580,706 | 779,058 | +198,352 |
| Switzerland | 547,978 | 495,749 | -52,229 |
| Bulgaria | 455,486 | 396,900 | -58,586 |
| Poland | 345,469 | 299,199 | -46,270 |
| Turkey | 128,113 | 251,983 | +123,870 |
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 | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 21,643,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,627,804 |
| Other | 1,802,616 |
| Air transport | 1,706,802 |
| Road transport | 575,368 |
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) | 10,170,664 | 11,472,544 | +1,301,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,432,830 | 1,194,974 | -237,856 |
| Other | 1,003,860 | 798,756 | -205,104 |
| Air transport | 731,922 | 974,880 | +242,958 |
| Road transport | 235,052 | 340,316 | +105,264 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,648,909 |
| Dover | 6,878,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,262,418 |
| 000 | 1,802,616 |
| Southampton | 1,016,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,814,892 | 3,834,017 | +19,125 |
| Dover | 2,709,405 | 4,169,143 | +1,459,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,769,598 | 2,492,820 | +723,222 |
| 000 | 1,003,860 | 798,756 | -205,104 |
| Southampton | 673,630 | 343,153 | -330,477 |
| Killingholme | 656,706 | 224,507 | -432,199 |
| ZLC | 302,751 | 496,804 | +194,053 |
| London | 507,051 | 146,536 | -360,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 370,105 | 228,022 | -142,083 |
| Hull | 278,254 | 236,729 | -41,525 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
| Specialised construction activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 35 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,951,878 |
| Ireland | 3,723,465 |
| United States | 3,022,528 |
| Belgium | 2,974,384 |
| Spain | 2,348,787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,880,945 | 2,070,933 | -810,012 |
| Ireland | 1,767,863 | 1,955,602 | +187,739 |
| United States | 1,432,079 | 1,590,449 | +158,370 |
| Belgium | 1,013,904 | 1,960,480 | +946,576 |
| Spain | 1,316,463 | 1,032,324 | -284,139 |
| Germany | 1,212,678 | 990,502 | -222,176 |
| France | 882,730 | 1,093,834 | +211,104 |
| China | 995,571 | 549,931 | -445,640 |
| Italy | 687,098 | 568,607 | -118,491 |
| Switzerland | 599,363 | 620,963 | +21,600 |
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 | 3,371,285 |
| New Zealand | 33,026 |
| United States | 9,344 |
| Ireland | 1,504 |
| Spain | 33 |
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 | 1,607,607 | 1,763,678 | +156,071 |
| New Zealand | 709 | 32,317 | +31,608 |
| United States | 8,996 | 348 | -8,648 |
| Ireland | 272 | 1,232 | +960 |
| Spain | 33 | 0 | -33 |
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) | 20,986,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,302,411 |
| Air transport | 3,489,618 |
| Other | 3,422,429 |
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) | 10,559,374 | 10,427,382 | -131,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,671,041 | 3,631,370 | -1,039,671 |
| Air transport | 1,669,512 | 1,820,106 | +150,594 |
| Other | 1,622,873 | 1,799,556 | +176,683 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,029,716 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,432,288 |
| 000 | 3,422,429 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,473,257 |
| Southampton | 2,399,877 |
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 | 5,766,060 | 5,263,656 | -502,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,075,780 | 4,356,508 | +280,728 |
| 000 | 1,622,873 | 1,799,556 | +176,683 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,617,527 | 855,730 | -761,797 |
| Southampton | 1,232,110 | 1,167,767 | -64,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,157,538 | 947,014 | -210,524 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 493,231 | 954,649 | +461,418 |
| Glasgow Airport | 466,255 | 284,353 | -181,902 |
| Portsmouth | 395,284 | 181,810 | -213,474 |
| Holyhead | 246,779 | 247,900 | +1,121 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32100090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other types of paints and varnishes not listed elsewhere