Import/export HS code 320650: Luminophores
Inorganic products used as luminophores
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 696,483 |
| Japan | 573,129 |
| Germany | 521,372 |
| France | 470,960 |
| China | 258,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 328,309 | 368,174 | +39,865 |
| Japan | 186,212 | 386,917 | +200,705 |
| Germany | 337,328 | 184,044 | -153,284 |
| France | 236,928 | 234,032 | -2,896 |
| China | 121,311 | 137,115 | +15,804 |
| United States | 44,314 | 84,248 | +39,934 |
| Netherlands | 59,055 | 1,685 | -57,370 |
| Belgium | 24,303 | 22,398 | -1,905 |
| Switzerland | 8,202 | 12,151 | +3,949 |
| Italy | 4,300 | 7,424 | +3,124 |
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 | 868,458 |
| Portugal | 700,413 |
| Japan | 568,509 |
| China | 381,980 |
| United States | 123,234 |
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 | 529,516 | 338,942 | -190,574 |
| Portugal | 343,816 | 356,597 | +12,781 |
| Japan | 181,592 | 386,917 | +205,325 |
| China | 189,707 | 192,273 | +2,566 |
| United States | 45,671 | 77,563 | +31,892 |
| United Kingdom | 12,684 | 36,181 | +23,497 |
| Poland | 16,775 | 23,287 | +6,512 |
| Ireland | 19,789 | 1,241 | -18,548 |
| Switzerland | 8,202 | 10,785 | +2,583 |
| Italy | 3,397 | 10,775 | +7,378 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 1,365,882 |
| Air transport | 1,111,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 353,713 |
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) | 706,397 | 659,485 | -46,912 |
| Air transport | 444,474 | 666,585 | +222,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 224,946 | 128,767 | -96,179 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 664,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 470,658 |
| Dover | 462,531 |
| London Stansted Airport | 340,725 |
| Newhaven | 209,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 432,189 | 232,484 | -199,705 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,812 | 226,846 | -16,966 |
| Dover | 225,251 | 237,280 | +12,029 |
| London Stansted Airport | 99,604 | 241,121 | +141,517 |
| Newhaven | 23,068 | 186,246 | +163,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,852 | 136,654 | +67,802 |
| Felixstowe | 73,287 | 101,688 | +28,401 |
| Thamesport | 142,329 | 1,366 | -140,963 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 53,235 | +53,235 |
| 499 | 29,495 | 5,892 | -23,603 |
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 | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MIRAGE INKS LIMITED | 35 |
| LUMINESCENCE INTERNATIONAL LTD | 31 |
| VETOQUINOL UK LIMITED | 19 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 17 |
| THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED | 16 |
| SCINTACOR LIMITED | 15 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 14 |
| ELICHEM RESINS U.K. LIMITED | 14 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 12 |
| THE GLOWHOUSE LTD | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 628,885 |
| United States | 608,316 |
| Belgium | 489,333 |
| Germany | 413,131 |
| China | 357,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 179,782 | 449,103 | +269,321 |
| United States | 389,270 | 219,046 | -170,224 |
| Belgium | 240,243 | 249,090 | +8,847 |
| Germany | 187,176 | 225,955 | +38,779 |
| China | 173,052 | 184,636 | +11,584 |
| Japan | 134,596 | 134,614 | +18 |
| Switzerland | 42,685 | 201,489 | +158,804 |
| Canada | 213,161 | 29,969 | -183,192 |
| France | 51,532 | 104,753 | +53,221 |
| Turkey | 139,413 | 0 | -139,413 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,715,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,299,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,939 |
| Road transport | 2,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,454,097 | 1,261,310 | -192,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 611,299 | 688,275 | +76,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,267 | 38,672 | +17,405 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,140 | +2,140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,308,636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 912,027 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 721,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 359,848 |
| East Midlands Airport | 297,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 504,649 | 803,987 | +299,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,596 | 537,431 | +162,835 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 644,328 | 77,405 | -566,923 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,909 | 233,939 | +108,030 |
| East Midlands Airport | 179,211 | 118,419 | -60,792 |
| Dover | 178,183 | 66,515 | -111,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,183 | 79,190 | +22,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 29,700 | +29,700 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 29,700 | +29,700 |
| Felixstowe | 14,670 | 0 | -14,670 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320650
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Inorganic products used as luminophores