Import/export HS code 320417: Pigments
Colorants used in paints, inks, and coatings, not soluble in water
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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 | 22,784,598 |
| China | 22,535,835 |
| India | 22,363,197 |
| France | 21,368,860 |
| Germany | 16,071,563 |
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 | 11,933,596 | 10,851,002 | -1,082,594 |
| China | 11,896,018 | 10,639,817 | -1,256,201 |
| India | 11,851,577 | 10,511,620 | -1,339,957 |
| France | 13,540,279 | 7,828,581 | -5,711,698 |
| Germany | 7,708,004 | 8,363,559 | +655,555 |
| Sweden | 7,738,573 | 7,893,488 | +154,915 |
| Belgium | 4,808,336 | 5,535,618 | +727,282 |
| United States | 2,715,439 | 1,126,049 | -1,589,390 |
| Italy | 1,359,546 | 2,144,707 | +785,161 |
| Turkey | 1,831,130 | 1,468,152 | -362,978 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 30,959,705 |
| China | 29,217,831 |
| Germany | 22,450,652 |
| Sweden | 17,178,730 |
| Netherlands | 13,521,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 16,787,949 | 14,171,756 | -2,616,193 |
| China | 15,456,236 | 13,761,595 | -1,694,641 |
| Germany | 12,120,452 | 10,330,200 | -1,790,252 |
| Sweden | 9,145,556 | 8,033,174 | -1,112,382 |
| Netherlands | 6,888,098 | 6,633,812 | -254,286 |
| United States | 5,179,750 | 3,329,037 | -1,850,713 |
| South Korea | 2,465,196 | 2,382,174 | -83,022 |
| Italy | 2,086,541 | 2,577,809 | +491,268 |
| Turkey | 1,862,014 | 1,754,367 | -107,647 |
| Japan | 2,037,795 | 1,472,380 | -565,415 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Merseyside | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +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) | 85,299,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,807,938 |
| Air transport | 11,727,956 |
| Other | 1,393,172 |
| Road transport | 1,166,150 |
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) | 44,748,716 | 40,550,583 | -4,198,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,858,769 | 24,949,169 | -4,909,600 |
| Air transport | 6,362,884 | 5,365,072 | -997,812 |
| Other | 669,824 | 723,348 | +53,524 |
| Road transport | 503,959 | 662,191 | +158,232 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 11,832 | +11,832 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 32,647,396 |
| Dover | 29,407,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,368,761 |
| Southampton | 15,659,721 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,629,255 |
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 | 18,371,979 | 14,275,417 | -4,096,562 |
| Dover | 17,128,702 | 12,279,043 | -4,849,659 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,806,443 | 13,562,318 | +1,755,875 |
| Southampton | 9,357,410 | 6,302,311 | -3,055,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,969,270 | 7,659,985 | +2,690,715 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,341,704 | 2,895,675 | +553,971 |
| Belfast Port | 2,164,818 | 2,692,810 | +527,992 |
| Killingholme | 3,054,147 | 1,486,557 | -1,567,590 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,811,501 | 1,095,475 | -716,026 |
| London | 986,403 | 1,785,609 | +799,206 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 84 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 52 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 120 |
| TENNANTS TEXTILE COLOURS LIMITED | 102 |
| SIMPSONS (UK) LIMITED | 98 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 90 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 90 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 64 |
| SENSIENT COLORS UK LTD | 60 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 59 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 58 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 19,252,171 |
| Netherlands | 12,534,642 |
| Germany | 9,051,277 |
| United States | 7,844,178 |
| Switzerland | 4,009,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,526,084 | 9,726,087 | +200,003 |
| Netherlands | 10,055,863 | 2,478,779 | -7,577,084 |
| Germany | 5,358,576 | 3,692,701 | -1,665,875 |
| United States | 6,031,845 | 1,812,333 | -4,219,512 |
| Switzerland | 2,391,303 | 1,618,092 | -773,211 |
| Austria | 1,713,762 | 2,104,747 | +390,985 |
| Poland | 1,946,561 | 1,673,437 | -273,124 |
| Ireland | 1,723,270 | 1,455,930 | -267,340 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,836,822 | 1,296,899 | -539,923 |
| France | 1,149,397 | 1,890,597 | +741,200 |
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 | 6,915,176 |
| China | 161,518 |
| India | 119,318 |
| Belgium | 11,710 |
| Netherlands | 7,143 |
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 | 3,425,100 | 3,490,076 | +64,976 |
| China | 79,866 | 81,652 | +1,786 |
| India | 105,281 | 14,037 | -91,244 |
| Belgium | 2,095 | 9,615 | +7,520 |
| Netherlands | 7,143 | 0 | -7,143 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,091 | +4,091 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 425 | +425 |
| Germany | 51 | 0 | -51 |
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) | 54,166,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,637,299 |
| Other | 7,278,583 |
| Air transport | 5,892,124 |
| Road transport | 2,232,547 |
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) | 30,011,774 | 24,154,634 | -5,857,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,150,887 | 8,486,412 | -11,664,475 |
| Other | 3,646,268 | 3,632,315 | -13,953 |
| Air transport | 3,575,084 | 2,317,040 | -1,258,044 |
| Road transport | 1,069,416 | 1,163,131 | +93,715 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,381,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,842,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,071,771 |
| 000 | 7,278,583 |
| Felixstowe | 3,890,839 |
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 | 15,893,609 | 12,488,000 | -3,405,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,092,872 | 7,749,296 | -5,343,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,154,688 | 3,917,083 | -3,237,605 |
| 000 | 3,646,268 | 3,632,315 | -13,953 |
| Felixstowe | 2,519,812 | 1,371,027 | -1,148,785 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,568,526 | 989,623 | -1,578,903 |
| Southampton | 1,706,161 | 1,674,560 | -31,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,059,769 | 1,155,338 | -904,431 |
| London | 1,316,097 | 1,346,351 | +30,254 |
| Belfast Port | 1,205,162 | 1,447,648 | +242,486 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320417
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colorants used in paints, inks, and coatings, not soluble in water