Import/export HS code 320649: Various pigments
Other pigments not classified elsewhere, including magnetite
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 | 18,501,206 |
| France | 13,782,196 |
| Belgium | 13,214,929 |
| Netherlands | 9,132,679 |
| Spain | 6,208,131 |
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 | 9,960,329 | 8,540,877 | -1,419,452 |
| France | 7,589,591 | 6,192,605 | -1,396,986 |
| Belgium | 7,139,811 | 6,075,118 | -1,064,693 |
| Netherlands | 4,283,857 | 4,848,822 | +564,965 |
| Spain | 2,877,966 | 3,330,165 | +452,199 |
| Austria | 2,011,636 | 1,497,630 | -514,006 |
| Luxembourg | 1,249,397 | 1,656,253 | +406,856 |
| Turkey | 1,559,453 | 1,197,312 | -362,141 |
| Italy | 1,387,563 | 1,172,520 | -215,043 |
| Switzerland | 1,270,993 | 804,841 | -466,152 |
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 | 28,272,468 |
| Belgium | 8,913,250 |
| France | 6,586,487 |
| Spain | 6,141,256 |
| Netherlands | 5,629,377 |
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 | 15,681,664 | 12,590,804 | -3,090,860 |
| Belgium | 4,912,306 | 4,000,944 | -911,362 |
| France | 3,148,005 | 3,438,482 | +290,477 |
| Spain | 3,049,723 | 3,091,533 | +41,810 |
| Netherlands | 2,733,817 | 2,895,560 | +161,743 |
| Italy | 2,324,257 | 2,144,732 | -179,525 |
| Austria | 1,949,882 | 1,560,777 | -389,105 |
| Turkey | 1,708,276 | 1,234,706 | -473,570 |
| Luxembourg | 1,328,144 | 1,354,870 | +26,726 |
| United States | 1,422,357 | 910,280 | -512,077 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
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 | 24 | 27 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Kent | 8 | 9 | +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) | 60,293,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,546,443 |
| Air transport | 7,269,272 |
| Other | 3,053,844 |
| Road transport | 434,708 |
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) | 32,640,404 | 27,652,629 | -4,987,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,994,632 | 8,551,811 | -442,821 |
| Air transport | 3,147,539 | 4,121,733 | +974,194 |
| Other | 1,996,545 | 1,057,299 | -939,246 |
| Road transport | 3,268 | 431,440 | +428,172 |
| Rail transport | 4,022 | 0 | -4,022 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,140,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,838,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,139,110 |
| London | 7,099,558 |
| Felixstowe | 6,084,375 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 12,852,799 | 11,287,692 | -1,565,107 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,376,230 | 7,462,021 | +85,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,261,207 | 3,877,903 | -1,383,304 |
| London | 3,884,046 | 3,215,512 | -668,534 |
| Felixstowe | 3,596,209 | 2,488,166 | -1,108,043 |
| 000 | 1,996,545 | 1,057,299 | -939,246 |
| Killingholme | 1,497,651 | 1,006,781 | -490,870 |
| Hull | 1,632,056 | 796,621 | -835,435 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 417,355 | 1,543,152 | +1,125,797 |
| Liverpool Docks | 852,589 | 971,660 | +119,071 |
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 | 86 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 65 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 50 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 73 |
| 2025-11 | 74 |
| 2025-10 | 79 |
| 2025-09 | 76 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 113 |
| OXERRA UK LIMITED | 84 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 75 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 73 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 70 |
| BENJAMIN MOORE UK LIMITED | 68 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 65 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 61 |
| ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED | 58 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 119 |
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 45,326,402 |
| Germany | 38,196,899 |
| France | 13,546,555 |
| Spain | 13,508,700 |
| Netherlands | 12,233,110 |
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 | 28,075,301 | 17,251,101 | -10,824,200 |
| Germany | 21,502,065 | 16,694,834 | -4,807,231 |
| France | 7,803,796 | 5,742,759 | -2,061,037 |
| Spain | 7,559,081 | 5,949,619 | -1,609,462 |
| Netherlands | 6,612,315 | 5,620,795 | -991,520 |
| Italy | 6,586,518 | 4,930,724 | -1,655,794 |
| United States | 6,109,626 | 5,052,985 | -1,056,641 |
| Turkey | 5,422,722 | 5,163,290 | -259,432 |
| Ireland | 6,316,011 | 3,654,436 | -2,661,575 |
| Poland | 4,062,418 | 3,622,793 | -439,625 |
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 | 505,496 |
| Spain | 5,602 |
| Germany | 81 |
| Ireland | 54 |
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 | 131,834 | 373,662 | +241,828 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,602 | +5,602 |
| Germany | 73 | 8 | -65 |
| Ireland | 37 | 17 | -20 |
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) | 182,074,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,476,872 |
| Air transport | 10,774,271 |
| Other | 557,712 |
| Road transport | 410,213 |
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) | 102,571,624 | 79,502,376 | -23,069,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,050,677 | 21,426,195 | -12,624,482 |
| Air transport | 6,481,015 | 4,293,256 | -2,187,759 |
| Other | 154,597 | 403,115 | +248,518 |
| Road transport | 297,398 | 112,815 | -184,583 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,731,621 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,271,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,575,438 |
| Southampton | 11,190,904 |
| London | 10,669,531 |
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 | 71,120,835 | 51,610,786 | -19,510,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,829,663 | 17,442,226 | -6,387,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,477,042 | 6,098,396 | -7,378,646 |
| Southampton | 4,096,776 | 7,094,128 | +2,997,352 |
| London | 5,495,138 | 5,174,393 | -320,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,684,535 | 3,725,784 | -1,958,751 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,848,235 | 3,319,809 | -528,426 |
| Holyhead | 4,347,153 | 2,572,836 | -1,774,317 |
| Felixstowe | 2,893,514 | 2,547,113 | -346,401 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,846,435 | 1,694,512 | -1,151,923 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 320649
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other pigments not classified elsewhere, including magnetite