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.
- 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 | 162,431,391 |
| Switzerland | 98,717,583 |
| Germany | 48,442,770 |
| Philippines | 30,529,228 |
| France | 17,171,192 |
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 | 83,323,902 | 79,107,489 | -4,216,413 |
| Switzerland | 36,683,188 | 62,034,395 | +25,351,207 |
| Germany | 33,217,822 | 15,224,948 | -17,992,874 |
| Philippines | 19,329,515 | 11,199,713 | -8,129,802 |
| France | 13,701,549 | 3,469,643 | -10,231,906 |
| China | 6,731,694 | 6,789,752 | +58,058 |
| Singapore | 7,669,777 | 4,623,078 | -3,046,699 |
| Japan | 3,246,937 | 3,271,912 | +24,975 |
| Belgium | 691,210 | 2,721,842 | +2,030,632 |
| United States | 1,631,487 | 1,147,494 | -483,993 |
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 | 136,948,449 |
| Japan | 88,001,450 |
| China | 50,558,135 |
| Philippines | 34,274,029 |
| Indonesia | 28,013,698 |
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 | 71,237,944 | 65,710,505 | -5,527,439 |
| Japan | 46,155,483 | 41,845,967 | -4,309,516 |
| China | 25,107,169 | 25,450,966 | +343,797 |
| Philippines | 21,898,137 | 12,375,892 | -9,522,245 |
| Indonesia | 17,500,717 | 10,512,981 | -6,987,736 |
| Netherlands | 11,832,408 | 13,202,688 | +1,370,280 |
| Singapore | 7,341,859 | 14,712,392 | +7,370,533 |
| United Kingdom | 2,759,358 | 2,682,946 | -76,412 |
| United States | 2,308,876 | 2,541,294 | +232,418 |
| Israel | 1,672,631 | 1,830,408 | +157,777 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| 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 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -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) | 233,641,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,438,396 |
| Air transport | 54,374,783 |
| Other | 685,162 |
| 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) | 122,800,456 | 110,841,134 | -11,959,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,070,683 | 49,367,713 | -19,702,970 |
| Air transport | 19,462,789 | 34,911,994 | +15,449,205 |
| Other | 326,947 | 358,215 | +31,268 |
| Road transport | 29,279 | 18,401 | -10,878 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 77,967,217 |
| Eurotunnel | 74,554,000 |
| Southampton | 46,324,294 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,035,071 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,691,777 |
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 | 41,734,968 | 36,232,249 | -5,502,719 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,502,742 | 32,051,258 | -10,451,484 |
| Southampton | 26,785,685 | 19,538,609 | -7,247,076 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,197,225 | 27,837,846 | +14,640,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,277,304 | 17,414,473 | -3,862,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,042,791 | 22,256,922 | +13,214,131 |
| Dover | 15,308,929 | 6,829,311 | -8,479,618 |
| Harwich | 9,527,795 | 8,583,270 | -944,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,487,665 | 6,671,329 | +183,664 |
| Thamesport | 6,823,436 | 6,232,804 | -590,632 |
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 | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 112 |
| RISO (U.K.) LIMITED | 93 |
| NAZDAR LIMITED | 61 |
| RICOH UK LIMITED | 52 |
| HYBRID SERVICES LIMITED | 52 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 52 |
| MARABU (U.K.) LIMITED | 51 |
| MARKEM-IMAJE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 50 |
| ROLAND DG (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 241,447,217 |
| Netherlands | 30,658,275 |
| France | 28,204,739 |
| Ireland | 14,801,396 |
| Italy | 11,272,492 |
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 | 148,302,013 | 93,145,204 | -55,156,809 |
| Netherlands | 16,918,177 | 13,740,098 | -3,178,079 |
| France | 16,881,214 | 11,323,525 | -5,557,689 |
| Ireland | 7,516,941 | 7,284,455 | -232,486 |
| Italy | 7,073,240 | 4,199,252 | -2,873,988 |
| United States | 5,443,528 | 3,115,712 | -2,327,816 |
| Spain | 2,637,468 | 734,067 | -1,903,401 |
| Poland | 1,116,798 | 1,163,026 | +46,228 |
| India | 1,235,624 | 801,676 | -433,948 |
| Brazil | 256,959 | 1,725,305 | +1,468,346 |
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) | 332,602,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,970,133 |
| Air transport | 19,828,819 |
| Other | 39,121 |
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) | 200,066,141 | 132,536,120 | -67,530,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,495,443 | 11,474,690 | -3,020,753 |
| Air transport | 10,623,599 | 9,205,220 | -1,418,379 |
| Other | 35,930 | 3,191 | -32,739 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 304,660,579 |
| Holyhead | 12,540,482 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,944,574 |
| Southampton | 8,646,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,026,490 |
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 | 185,817,861 | 118,842,718 | -66,975,143 |
| Holyhead | 5,915,965 | 6,624,517 | +708,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,537,539 | 5,407,035 | -1,130,504 |
| Southampton | 4,840,729 | 3,805,527 | -1,035,202 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,607,326 | 3,419,164 | -1,188,162 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,701,103 | 3,208,841 | +507,738 |
| Dover | 1,847,469 | 3,110,109 | +1,262,640 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,126,627 | 2,811,427 | +684,800 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,429,881 | 2,208,645 | -221,236 |
| Felixstowe | 2,943,522 | 1,652,513 | -1,291,009 |
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