Import/export HS code 32141090: Painters' fillings
Fillers used by painters to smooth and prepare surfaces before painting
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,297,855 |
| Netherlands | 12,555,747 |
| United States | 8,324,254 |
| Germany | 7,438,864 |
| Switzerland | 4,062,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,846,162 | 6,451,693 | -1,394,469 |
| Netherlands | 7,577,792 | 4,977,955 | -2,599,837 |
| United States | 4,678,477 | 3,645,777 | -1,032,700 |
| Germany | 4,129,579 | 3,309,285 | -820,294 |
| Switzerland | 2,928,695 | 1,133,439 | -1,795,256 |
| Belgium | 1,127,576 | 1,069,828 | -57,748 |
| Poland | 746,003 | 467,209 | -278,794 |
| Italy | 368,191 | 425,644 | +57,453 |
| China | 467,773 | 299,803 | -167,970 |
| Sweden | 421,526 | 185,827 | -235,699 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,874,966 |
| France | 12,779,027 |
| Germany | 9,574,304 |
| United States | 8,426,413 |
| Switzerland | 2,090,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,394,744 | 5,480,222 | -1,914,522 |
| France | 7,404,902 | 5,374,125 | -2,030,777 |
| Germany | 5,831,110 | 3,743,194 | -2,087,916 |
| United States | 4,747,844 | 3,678,569 | -1,069,275 |
| Switzerland | 1,362,165 | 728,156 | -634,009 |
| Sweden | 633,586 | 1,131,493 | +497,907 |
| Italy | 1,040,867 | 713,637 | -327,230 |
| Poland | 935,833 | 548,894 | -386,939 |
| China | 475,365 | 301,625 | -173,740 |
| Spain | 338,736 | 231,385 | -107,351 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
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) | 42,042,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,881,220 |
| Air transport | 5,847,968 |
| Road transport | 322,090 |
| Other | 116,311 |
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) | 24,608,543 | 17,433,677 | -7,174,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,242,457 | 2,638,763 | -603,694 |
| Air transport | 3,139,452 | 2,708,516 | -430,936 |
| Road transport | 202,671 | 119,419 | -83,252 |
| Other | 64,022 | 52,289 | -11,733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,924,926 |
| Hull | 6,238,012 |
| London | 4,500,044 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,423,326 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,269,793 |
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 | 9,344,062 | 7,580,864 | -1,763,198 |
| Hull | 3,228,551 | 3,009,461 | -219,090 |
| London | 2,730,010 | 1,770,034 | -959,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,931,640 | 1,491,686 | -1,439,954 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,463,738 | 1,806,055 | -657,683 |
| Felixstowe | 1,814,014 | 1,939,421 | +125,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,098,824 | 1,331,699 | +232,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,635,198 | 368,554 | -1,266,644 |
| ZLC | 1,277,001 | 664,518 | -612,483 |
| Killingholme | 1,542,633 | 248,243 | -1,294,390 |
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 | 69 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Specialised construction activities | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-11 | 47 |
| 2025-10 | 49 |
| 2025-09 | 47 |
| 2025-08 | 47 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 97 |
| FLP WORLDWIDE LLP | 77 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 56 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 54 |
| AEROSPACE RELIANCE LIMITED | 52 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 48 |
| CAPAROL (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| BONA LIMITED | 48 |
| KNAUF (UK) GMBH | 48 |
| MIPA PAINTS LIMITED. | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 81 |
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,010,496 |
| Ireland | 4,274,785 |
| Belgium | 3,577,679 |
| Netherlands | 3,100,328 |
| Turkey | 2,229,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,816,494 | 4,194,002 | -3,622,492 |
| Ireland | 2,350,528 | 1,924,257 | -426,271 |
| Belgium | 1,469,611 | 2,108,068 | +638,457 |
| Netherlands | 2,432,941 | 667,387 | -1,765,554 |
| Turkey | 1,386,766 | 842,598 | -544,168 |
| United Arab Emirates | 917,398 | 729,893 | -187,505 |
| Italy | 624,648 | 122,312 | -502,336 |
| France | 253,935 | 180,615 | -73,320 |
| Brazil | 199,899 | 226,893 | +26,994 |
| India | 118,520 | 277,596 | +159,076 |
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 | 1,156,596 |
| Germany | 82,302 |
| Netherlands | 13,267 |
| XI | 7,695 |
| Switzerland | 3,419 |
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 | 631,978 | 524,618 | -107,360 |
| Germany | 45,803 | 36,499 | -9,304 |
| Netherlands | 9,773 | 3,494 | -6,279 |
| XI | 968 | 6,727 | +5,759 |
| Switzerland | 1,601 | 1,818 | +217 |
| Greece | 1,411 | 1,044 | -367 |
| Poland | 1,769 | 596 | -1,173 |
| Ireland | 206 | 1,306 | +1,100 |
| Denmark | 202 | 0 | -202 |
| Italy | 0 | 47 | +47 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,678,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,174,016 |
| Air transport | 2,059,726 |
| Other | 1,398,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,734,392 | 5,944,380 | -4,790,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,333,896 | 5,840,120 | -2,493,776 |
| Air transport | 1,049,822 | 1,009,904 | -39,918 |
| Other | 780,933 | 617,217 | -163,716 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,692,586 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,132,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,353,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,240,732 |
| Holyhead | 2,198,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,824,309 | 3,868,277 | -2,956,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,112,345 | 3,019,901 | -1,092,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,998,142 | 1,355,542 | -642,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,427,050 | 813,682 | -1,613,368 |
| Holyhead | 1,165,944 | 1,032,348 | -133,596 |
| Felixstowe | 1,175,162 | 376,834 | -798,328 |
| 000 | 780,933 | 617,217 | -163,716 |
| Liverpool Docks | 650,409 | 503,525 | -146,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 524,309 | 326,017 | -198,292 |
| Dover | 226,838 | 541,968 | +315,130 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32141090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fillers used by painters to smooth and prepare surfaces before painting