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 | 5,299,173 |
| Germany | 3,383,971 |
| Belgium | 3,380,031 |
| France | 2,497,736 |
| Sweden | 1,679,044 |
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 | 3,028,391 | 2,270,782 | -757,609 |
| Germany | 1,408,597 | 1,975,374 | +566,777 |
| Belgium | 2,193,576 | 1,186,455 | -1,007,121 |
| France | 1,665,255 | 832,481 | -832,774 |
| Sweden | 872,410 | 806,634 | -65,776 |
| United States | 1,011,126 | 606,667 | -404,459 |
| Ireland | 1,015,978 | 573,024 | -442,954 |
| Italy | 591,830 | 388,521 | -203,309 |
| Spain | 72,162 | 735,707 | +663,545 |
| Switzerland | 491,720 | 307,999 | -183,721 |
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 | 7,335,868 |
| Netherlands | 5,344,520 |
| United States | 2,452,994 |
| Sweden | 1,770,695 |
| Italy | 1,263,893 |
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 | 4,020,314 | 3,315,554 | -704,760 |
| Netherlands | 2,884,373 | 2,460,147 | -424,226 |
| United States | 1,369,806 | 1,083,188 | -286,618 |
| Sweden | 907,912 | 862,783 | -45,129 |
| Italy | 679,335 | 584,558 | -94,777 |
| Spain | 547,175 | 555,849 | +8,674 |
| Switzerland | 525,767 | 306,603 | -219,164 |
| Bulgaria | 453,215 | 341,683 | -111,532 |
| Poland | 353,103 | 214,072 | -139,031 |
| Belgium | 280,782 | 62,663 | -218,119 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -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) | 18,817,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,213,267 |
| Other | 1,671,908 |
| Air transport | 1,461,240 |
| Road transport | 387,565 |
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) | 10,315,289 | 8,501,877 | -1,813,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,430,912 | 782,355 | -648,557 |
| Other | 1,072,167 | 599,741 | -472,426 |
| Air transport | 743,169 | 718,071 | -25,098 |
| Road transport | 204,850 | 182,715 | -22,135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,783,457 |
| Dover | 5,744,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,678,465 |
| 000 | 1,671,908 |
| Southampton | 907,479 |
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 | 3,762,674 | 3,020,783 | -741,891 |
| Dover | 2,946,535 | 2,798,078 | -148,457 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,839,591 | 1,838,874 | -717 |
| 000 | 1,072,167 | 599,741 | -472,426 |
| Southampton | 646,849 | 260,630 | -386,219 |
| Killingholme | 603,284 | 258,119 | -345,165 |
| London | 512,346 | 106,379 | -405,967 |
| ZLC | 280,037 | 286,613 | +6,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 369,991 | 196,273 | -173,718 |
| Hull | 277,010 | 181,400 | -95,610 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
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 | 55 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 4,341,044 |
| Ireland | 3,218,206 |
| United States | 2,627,850 |
| Belgium | 2,211,483 |
| Germany | 2,052,821 |
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 | 2,858,982 | 1,482,062 | -1,376,920 |
| Ireland | 1,733,969 | 1,484,237 | -249,732 |
| United States | 1,093,101 | 1,534,749 | +441,648 |
| Belgium | 813,710 | 1,397,773 | +584,063 |
| Germany | 1,268,249 | 784,572 | -483,677 |
| Spain | 1,310,169 | 693,279 | -616,890 |
| France | 696,024 | 1,035,365 | +339,341 |
| China | 875,691 | 420,271 | -455,420 |
| Italy | 705,883 | 374,181 | -331,702 |
| Singapore | 751,687 | 287,481 | -464,206 |
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 | 2,956,533 |
| United States | 10,809 |
| Ireland | 759 |
| New Zealand | 709 |
| 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 | 1,592,365 | 1,364,168 | -228,197 |
| United States | 10,351 | 458 | -9,893 |
| Ireland | 248 | 511 | +263 |
| New Zealand | 709 | 0 | -709 |
| 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) | 17,817,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,277,606 |
| Air transport | 3,297,660 |
| Other | 2,975,403 |
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) | 10,019,514 | 7,797,553 | -2,221,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,316,982 | 2,960,624 | -1,356,358 |
| Air transport | 1,769,087 | 1,528,573 | -240,514 |
| Other | 1,608,764 | 1,366,639 | -242,125 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,559,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,986,681 |
| 000 | 2,975,403 |
| Southampton | 2,209,352 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,106,574 |
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 | 5,668,352 | 3,891,237 | -1,777,115 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,747,899 | 3,238,782 | -509,117 |
| 000 | 1,608,764 | 1,366,639 | -242,125 |
| Southampton | 1,086,120 | 1,123,232 | +37,112 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,496,747 | 609,827 | -886,920 |
| London Gateway Port | 999,855 | 826,610 | -173,245 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 524,575 | 855,012 | +330,437 |
| Glasgow Airport | 492,106 | 163,020 | -329,086 |
| Portsmouth | 319,911 | 191,462 | -128,449 |
| Holyhead | 254,945 | 208,623 | -46,322 |
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