Import/export HS code 320641: Ultramarine pigments
Pigments and preparations based on ultramarine
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,530,647 |
| India | 1,167,684 |
| France | 945,043 |
| Italy | 245,592 |
| Germany | 170,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,850,067 | 1,680,580 | -169,487 |
| India | 528,493 | 639,191 | +110,698 |
| France | 408,919 | 536,124 | +127,205 |
| Italy | 133,379 | 112,213 | -21,166 |
| Germany | 102,064 | 67,968 | -34,096 |
| United States | 64,265 | 51,374 | -12,891 |
| Ireland | 57,389 | 49,956 | -7,433 |
| Belgium | 42,415 | 53,909 | +11,494 |
| Sweden | 36,859 | 53,908 | +17,049 |
| Netherlands | 32,783 | 39,599 | +6,816 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,523,515 |
| India | 1,173,931 |
| France | 866,262 |
| Germany | 310,165 |
| Italy | 244,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,867,802 | 1,655,713 | -212,089 |
| India | 528,493 | 645,438 | +116,945 |
| France | 402,041 | 464,221 | +62,180 |
| Germany | 123,196 | 186,969 | +63,773 |
| Italy | 132,268 | 111,808 | -20,460 |
| United States | 65,721 | 96,683 | +30,962 |
| Ireland | 56,590 | 46,853 | -9,737 |
| Sweden | 35,862 | 53,908 | +18,046 |
| Poland | 14,598 | 9,073 | -5,525 |
| Austria | 0 | 6,353 | +6,353 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 5,018,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,388,126 |
| Air transport | 123,689 |
| Other | 68,837 |
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) | 2,587,086 | 2,430,955 | -156,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 588,991 | 799,135 | +210,144 |
| Air transport | 66,514 | 57,175 | -9,339 |
| Other | 34,431 | 34,406 | -25 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,404,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,026,528 |
| Dover | 882,816 |
| Eurotunnel | 714,884 |
| Killingholme | 320,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,236,039 | 1,168,799 | -67,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 386,344 | 640,184 | +253,840 |
| Dover | 341,547 | 541,269 | +199,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 313,640 | 401,244 | +87,604 |
| Killingholme | 169,460 | 150,965 | -18,495 |
| Poole | 252,370 | 0 | -252,370 |
| London | 135,060 | 65,573 | -69,487 |
| Felixstowe | 144,869 | 2,249 | -142,620 |
| Thamesport | 21,528 | 120,595 | +99,067 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,283 | 42,885 | -51,398 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVIENT COLORANTS UK LTD | 48 |
| NORDMANN U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| A. SCHULMAN INC. LIMITED | 37 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 35 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 33 |
| GABRIEL-CHEMIE U.K. LIMITED | 28 |
| AMPACET UK LIMITED | 24 |
| SENSIENT COLORS UK LTD | 20 |
| BASELL SALES & MARKETING COMPANY B.V. | 19 |
| COLLOIDS LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 1,198,978 |
| France | 586,887 |
| Turkey | 423,821 |
| Germany | 221,942 |
| Italy | 98,523 |
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 | 725,003 | 473,975 | -251,028 |
| France | 368,486 | 218,401 | -150,085 |
| Turkey | 208,941 | 214,880 | +5,939 |
| Germany | 62,923 | 159,019 | +96,096 |
| Italy | 39,229 | 59,294 | +20,065 |
| Ireland | 43,302 | 44,348 | +1,046 |
| Saudi Arabia | 87,529 | 0 | -87,529 |
| India | 9,921 | 60,180 | +50,259 |
| Netherlands | 17,647 | 18,900 | +1,253 |
| United States | 26,039 | 0 | -26,039 |
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) | 2,579,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,023 |
| Air transport | 28,775 |
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) | 1,380,607 | 1,198,616 | -181,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,317 | 73,706 | -164,611 |
| Air transport | 15,833 | 12,942 | -2,891 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,754,164 |
| London | 517,742 |
| Dover | 198,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,389 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,810 |
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 | 934,432 | 819,732 | -114,700 |
| London | 282,307 | 235,435 | -46,872 |
| Dover | 191,973 | 6,052 | -185,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,856 | 89,533 | +57,677 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,810 | 0 | -101,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,660 | 67,776 | +48,116 |
| Holyhead | 20,953 | 38,067 | +17,114 |
| Felixstowe | 29,134 | 3,516 | -25,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,410 | 8,306 | -2,104 |
| Southampton | 3,650 | 5,930 | +2,280 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320641
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pigments and preparations based on ultramarine