Import/export HS code 32159020: Ink cartridges for printers
Ink cartridges designed for specific printer models, without integrated print heads
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 146,035,482 |
| Switzerland | 77,930,693 |
| Germany | 47,742,076 |
| Philippines | 30,258,063 |
| France | 17,374,742 |
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 | 85,856,520 | 60,178,962 | -25,677,558 |
| Switzerland | 28,191,435 | 49,739,258 | +21,547,823 |
| Germany | 33,191,063 | 14,551,013 | -18,640,050 |
| Philippines | 18,618,348 | 11,639,715 | -6,978,633 |
| France | 12,952,426 | 4,422,316 | -8,530,110 |
| China | 6,475,555 | 5,012,880 | -1,462,675 |
| Singapore | 7,723,527 | 3,593,925 | -4,129,602 |
| Japan | 2,970,188 | 2,650,625 | -319,563 |
| Belgium | 579,550 | 2,123,717 | +1,544,167 |
| United States | 1,591,450 | 1,065,711 | -525,739 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 120,347,162 |
| Japan | 79,124,467 |
| China | 45,013,625 |
| Philippines | 33,901,032 |
| Indonesia | 25,582,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 63,752,199 | 56,594,963 | -7,157,236 |
| Japan | 46,525,622 | 32,598,845 | -13,926,777 |
| China | 26,411,167 | 18,602,458 | -7,808,709 |
| Philippines | 20,334,978 | 13,566,054 | -6,768,924 |
| Indonesia | 17,495,421 | 8,086,721 | -9,408,700 |
| Netherlands | 11,920,097 | 9,928,569 | -1,991,528 |
| Singapore | 6,626,974 | 11,188,951 | +4,561,977 |
| United Kingdom | 2,692,001 | 2,094,066 | -597,935 |
| United States | 2,281,616 | 2,130,637 | -150,979 |
| Israel | 1,604,561 | 1,590,343 | -14,218 |
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 | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 209,522,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,531,761 |
| Air transport | 41,988,331 |
| Other | 583,747 |
| Road transport | 47,680 |
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) | 115,965,746 | 93,556,598 | -22,409,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,348,841 | 40,182,920 | -30,165,921 |
| Air transport | 16,938,180 | 25,050,151 | +8,111,971 |
| Other | 331,196 | 252,551 | -78,645 |
| Road transport | 17,833 | 29,847 | +12,014 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 68,044,168 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,161,691 |
| Southampton | 43,048,125 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,795,598 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,223,588 |
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 | 37,447,463 | 30,596,705 | -6,850,758 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,220,673 | 24,941,018 | -17,279,655 |
| Southampton | 25,465,238 | 17,582,887 | -7,882,351 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,395,771 | 16,399,827 | -3,995,944 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,616,428 | 19,607,160 | +8,990,732 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,574,366 | 17,633,236 | +9,058,870 |
| Dover | 14,931,164 | 6,564,449 | -8,366,715 |
| Harwich | 9,842,398 | 6,470,645 | -3,371,753 |
| Thamesport | 7,091,179 | 5,035,350 | -2,055,829 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,518,176 | 4,054,045 | -2,464,131 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 108 |
| RISO (U.K.) LIMITED | 89 |
| NAZDAR LIMITED | 57 |
| RICOH UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HYBRID SERVICES LIMITED | 48 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 48 |
| MARABU (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| MARKEM-IMAJE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 46 |
| ROLAND DG (U.K.) LIMITED | 43 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 225,429,255 |
| Netherlands | 30,905,886 |
| France | 27,493,807 |
| Ireland | 13,582,479 |
| Italy | 10,422,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 151,917,266 | 73,511,989 | -78,405,277 |
| Netherlands | 20,044,747 | 10,861,139 | -9,183,608 |
| France | 17,704,804 | 9,789,003 | -7,915,801 |
| Ireland | 7,741,611 | 5,840,868 | -1,900,743 |
| Italy | 7,148,086 | 3,274,773 | -3,873,313 |
| United States | 5,477,897 | 2,494,512 | -2,983,385 |
| Spain | 2,653,372 | 548,787 | -2,104,585 |
| Poland | 1,172,845 | 745,032 | -427,813 |
| Singapore | 1,372,778 | 540,883 | -831,895 |
| India | 1,167,453 | 745,421 | -422,032 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,972 |
| Portugal | 9,913 |
| Italy | 9,476 |
| China | 1,022 |
| Belgium | 393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,972 | 0 | -10,972 |
| Portugal | 9,913 | 0 | -9,913 |
| Italy | 9,476 | 0 | -9,476 |
| China | 1,022 | 0 | -1,022 |
| Belgium | 393 | 0 | -393 |
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) | 312,555,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,289,939 |
| Air transport | 18,035,198 |
| Other | 38,975 |
| Road transport | 4,030 |
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) | 207,711,395 | 104,844,587 | -102,866,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,887,297 | 9,402,642 | -5,484,655 |
| Air transport | 10,993,237 | 7,041,961 | -3,951,276 |
| Other | 35,961 | 3,014 | -32,947 |
| Road transport | 4,030 | 0 | -4,030 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,836,085 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,387,155 |
| Holyhead | 11,194,120 |
| Southampton | 7,544,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,286,465 |
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 | 192,399,732 | 94,436,353 | -97,963,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,656,093 | 4,731,062 | -1,925,031 |
| Holyhead | 5,989,282 | 5,204,838 | -784,444 |
| Southampton | 4,771,688 | 2,773,086 | -1,998,602 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,590,143 | 2,696,322 | -1,893,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,653,115 | 2,950,441 | +297,326 |
| Felixstowe | 3,186,391 | 1,454,627 | -1,731,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,733,330 | 1,726,480 | -1,006,850 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,124,269 | 2,045,442 | -78,827 |
| Dover | 2,526,417 | 1,519,678 | -1,006,739 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32159020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ink cartridges designed for specific printer models, without integrated print heads