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 | 152,875,556 |
| Switzerland | 103,866,849 |
| Germany | 43,667,044 |
| Philippines | 27,956,346 |
| France | 14,657,666 |
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 | 80,941,185 | 71,934,371 | -9,006,814 |
| Switzerland | 45,768,750 | 58,098,099 | +12,329,349 |
| Germany | 33,176,216 | 10,490,828 | -22,685,388 |
| Philippines | 18,997,230 | 8,959,116 | -10,038,114 |
| France | 12,202,679 | 2,454,987 | -9,747,692 |
| China | 7,027,928 | 5,898,936 | -1,128,992 |
| Singapore | 7,416,988 | 3,813,229 | -3,603,759 |
| Japan | 3,174,528 | 3,247,017 | +72,489 |
| Belgium | 624,501 | 3,104,731 | +2,480,230 |
| Israel | 1,421,911 | 1,285,925 | -135,986 |
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 | 134,882,661 |
| Japan | 82,578,004 |
| China | 48,497,890 |
| Philippines | 31,586,732 |
| Indonesia | 25,439,301 |
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 | 77,705,582 | 57,177,079 | -20,528,503 |
| Japan | 44,032,483 | 38,545,521 | -5,486,962 |
| China | 25,453,236 | 23,044,654 | -2,408,582 |
| Philippines | 21,553,038 | 10,033,694 | -11,519,344 |
| Indonesia | 16,391,122 | 9,048,179 | -7,342,943 |
| Netherlands | 11,734,616 | 12,589,211 | +854,595 |
| Singapore | 8,523,690 | 13,820,033 | +5,296,343 |
| United Kingdom | 3,027,855 | 2,265,680 | -762,175 |
| United States | 2,425,018 | 2,135,396 | -289,622 |
| Israel | 1,812,518 | 1,640,735 | -171,783 |
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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Wales | 0 | 4 | +4 |
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) | 224,115,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,900,078 |
| Air transport | 56,430,723 |
| Other | 666,535 |
| Road transport | 55,422 |
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) | 127,005,513 | 97,109,913 | -29,895,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,664,780 | 43,235,298 | -23,429,482 |
| Air transport | 22,419,023 | 34,011,700 | +11,592,677 |
| Other | 342,416 | 324,119 | -18,297 |
| Road transport | 41,550 | 13,872 | -27,678 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 76,237,329 |
| Eurotunnel | 70,634,463 |
| Southampton | 43,749,092 |
| Birmingham Airport | 43,333,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,890,045 |
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 | 44,610,951 | 31,626,378 | -12,984,573 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,927,904 | 28,706,559 | -13,221,345 |
| Southampton | 27,064,720 | 16,684,372 | -10,380,348 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,776,910 | 27,556,407 | +11,779,497 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,314,339 | 14,575,706 | -5,738,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,601,630 | 20,077,059 | +8,475,429 |
| Dover | 14,860,955 | 4,973,460 | -9,887,495 |
| Harwich | 9,382,806 | 7,912,432 | -1,470,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,352,637 | 6,924,642 | +572,005 |
| Thamesport | 7,044,170 | 5,129,067 | -1,915,103 |
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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 22 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 113 |
| RISO (U.K.) LIMITED | 94 |
| NAZDAR LIMITED | 62 |
| RICOH UK LIMITED | 53 |
| HYBRID SERVICES LIMITED | 53 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 53 |
| MARABU (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| MARKEM-IMAJE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 51 |
| ROLAND DG (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 225,107,818 |
| France | 28,066,953 |
| Netherlands | 27,044,654 |
| Ireland | 14,000,003 |
| Italy | 10,768,712 |
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 | 142,499,055 | 82,608,763 | -59,890,292 |
| France | 15,911,102 | 12,155,851 | -3,755,251 |
| Netherlands | 14,763,692 | 12,280,962 | -2,482,730 |
| Ireland | 7,804,652 | 6,195,351 | -1,609,301 |
| Italy | 6,898,638 | 3,870,074 | -3,028,564 |
| United States | 4,667,038 | 2,743,859 | -1,923,179 |
| Spain | 2,461,706 | 693,559 | -1,768,147 |
| Poland | 1,073,716 | 1,072,911 | -805 |
| Brazil | 1,309,826 | 645,447 | -664,379 |
| India | 1,231,565 | 718,213 | -513,352 |
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) | 310,949,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,673,391 |
| Air transport | 19,036,719 |
| Other | 37,223 |
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) | 190,857,461 | 120,092,274 | -70,765,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,406,531 | 9,266,860 | -5,139,671 |
| Air transport | 10,844,905 | 8,191,814 | -2,653,091 |
| Other | 33,677 | 3,546 | -30,131 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 283,250,012 |
| Holyhead | 11,944,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,246,093 |
| Southampton | 8,049,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,783,689 |
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 | 177,071,140 | 106,178,872 | -70,892,268 |
| Holyhead | 6,243,482 | 5,700,541 | -542,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,792,701 | 4,453,392 | -2,339,309 |
| Southampton | 4,486,343 | 3,562,895 | -923,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,892,768 | 2,890,921 | -2,001,847 |
| Dover | 1,869,852 | 4,744,802 | +2,874,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,473,667 | 2,008,248 | -1,465,419 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,213,367 | 2,609,345 | +395,978 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,427,211 | 1,857,115 | -570,096 |
| Felixstowe | 2,568,775 | 1,510,383 | -1,058,392 |
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