Import/export HS code 320642: Zinc sulfide pigments
Pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide, including lithopone
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 331,789 |
| Italy | 75,201 |
| France | 55,804 |
| Hungary | 5,114 |
| Belgium | 2,771 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 163,739 | 168,050 | +4,311 |
| Italy | 46,824 | 28,377 | -18,447 |
| France | 27,892 | 27,912 | +20 |
| Hungary | 0 | 5,114 | +5,114 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,771 | +2,771 |
| Switzerland | 1,441 | 0 | -1,441 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 386,346 |
| China | 75,201 |
| Hungary | 5,114 |
| France | 2,771 |
| Switzerland | 1,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 191,631 | 194,715 | +3,084 |
| China | 46,824 | 28,377 | -18,447 |
| Hungary | 0 | 5,114 | +5,114 |
| France | 0 | 2,771 | +2,771 |
| Switzerland | 1,441 | 0 | -1,441 |
| India | 0 | 1,247 | +1,247 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 325,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,443 |
| Air transport | 51,324 |
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) | 203,008 | 122,345 | -80,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 95,443 | +95,443 |
| Air transport | 36,888 | 14,436 | -22,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 124,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 115,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,479 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,324 |
| Dover | 27,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 58,566 | 65,779 | +7,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,350 | 74,201 | +32,851 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,046 | 17,433 | -42,613 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,888 | 14,436 | -22,452 |
| Dover | 13,376 | 13,941 | +565 |
| Harwich | 0 | 26,665 | +26,665 |
| London | 11,377 | 10,637 | -740 |
| Felixstowe | 10,632 | 0 | -10,632 |
| Tyne | 7,661 | 0 | -7,661 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 5,114 | +5,114 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 85,466 |
| Germany | 22,788 |
| China | 8,921 |
| Romania | 5,213 |
| South Africa | 2,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 85,466 | +85,466 |
| Germany | 7,886 | 14,902 | +7,016 |
| China | 8,921 | 0 | -8,921 |
| Romania | 5,213 | 0 | -5,213 |
| South Africa | 2,504 | 0 | -2,504 |
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) | 113,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,921 |
| Air transport | 2,504 |
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) | 13,099 | 100,368 | +87,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,921 | 0 | -8,921 |
| Air transport | 2,504 | 0 | -2,504 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,921 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,504 |
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 | 13,099 | 100,368 | +87,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,921 | 0 | -8,921 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,504 | 0 | -2,504 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320642
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide, including lithopone