Import/export HS code 320710: Prepared pigments and colors
Prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,567,539 |
| France | 2,028,787 |
| Italy | 1,396,118 |
| Netherlands | 1,359,263 |
| Spain | 1,130,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,561,807 | 1,005,732 | -556,075 |
| France | 895,642 | 1,133,145 | +237,503 |
| Italy | 623,515 | 772,603 | +149,088 |
| Netherlands | 722,709 | 636,554 | -86,155 |
| Spain | 619,767 | 511,158 | -108,609 |
| Germany | 535,208 | 567,639 | +32,431 |
| Japan | 80,935 | 72,841 | -8,094 |
| Sweden | 28,199 | 113,387 | +85,188 |
| Indonesia | 64,346 | 0 | -64,346 |
| China | 42,481 | 17,384 | -25,097 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,262,860 |
| France | 1,873,817 |
| Italy | 1,537,490 |
| Spain | 1,090,569 |
| Germany | 1,016,079 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,970,081 | 1,292,779 | -677,302 |
| France | 822,924 | 1,050,893 | +227,969 |
| Italy | 671,931 | 865,559 | +193,628 |
| Spain | 618,917 | 471,652 | -147,265 |
| Germany | 530,575 | 485,504 | -45,071 |
| Netherlands | 281,553 | 311,367 | +29,814 |
| Japan | 82,061 | 81,542 | -519 |
| Indonesia | 105,570 | 57,210 | -48,360 |
| Sweden | 28,199 | 113,387 | +85,188 |
| China | 56,537 | 44,485 | -12,052 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 2 | +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) | 5,733,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,284,589 |
| Air transport | 1,079,538 |
| Rail transport | 51,345 |
| Other | 14,482 |
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) | 2,604,059 | 3,129,171 | +525,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,082,372 | 1,202,217 | -880,155 |
| Air transport | 528,153 | 551,385 | +23,232 |
| Rail transport | 51,345 | 0 | -51,345 |
| Other | 301 | 14,181 | +13,880 |
| Road transport | 2,228 | 0 | -2,228 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,122,760 |
| Dover | 2,110,840 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,629,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,472,010 |
| Southampton | 518,309 |
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 | 965,386 | 1,157,374 | +191,988 |
| Dover | 945,885 | 1,164,955 | +219,070 |
| Liverpool Docks | 955,190 | 674,115 | -281,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 748,400 | 723,610 | -24,790 |
| Southampton | 398,268 | 120,041 | -278,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 229,240 | 277,010 | +47,770 |
| London | 91,403 | 117,853 | +26,450 |
| Manchester Airport | 142,229 | 51,285 | -90,944 |
| Thamesport | 120,506 | 18,696 | -101,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,766 | 118,775 | +100,009 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,627,796 |
| Nigeria | 640,685 |
| Ireland | 633,236 |
| France | 433,190 |
| Germany | 343,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 735,086 | 892,710 | +157,624 |
| Nigeria | 90,603 | 550,082 | +459,479 |
| Ireland | 247,861 | 385,375 | +137,514 |
| France | 154,686 | 278,504 | +123,818 |
| Germany | 65,863 | 277,207 | +211,344 |
| Belgium | 39,742 | 268,163 | +228,421 |
| Poland | 98,903 | 196,308 | +97,405 |
| China | 147,044 | 132,931 | -14,113 |
| United Arab Emirates | 72,328 | 111,934 | +39,606 |
| United States | 134,274 | 43,037 | -91,237 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 23,846 |
| XI | 16,498 |
| United States | 11,563 |
| Ireland | 115 |
| Afghanistan | 89 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 6,471 | 17,375 | +10,904 |
| XI | 9,633 | 6,865 | -2,768 |
| United States | 7,926 | 3,637 | -4,289 |
| Ireland | 69 | 46 | -23 |
| Afghanistan | 49 | 40 | -9 |
| Germany | 33 | 0 | -33 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,219,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,530,412 |
| Air transport | 793,721 |
| Other | 54,662 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,415,861 | 1,803,475 | +387,614 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,024,307 | 1,506,105 | +481,798 |
| Air transport | 377,822 | 415,899 | +38,077 |
| Other | 25,984 | 28,678 | +2,694 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,634,397 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,580,905 |
| Felixstowe | 923,208 |
| Holyhead | 582,745 |
| Liverpool Docks | 499,325 |
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 | 634,602 | 999,795 | +365,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 409,779 | 1,171,126 | +761,347 |
| Felixstowe | 835,467 | 87,741 | -747,726 |
| Holyhead | 222,126 | 360,619 | +138,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,408 | 460,917 | +422,509 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,484 | 235,404 | +39,920 |
| Southampton | 123,805 | 82,883 | -40,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,206 | 69,734 | -5,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,261 | 74,474 | +14,213 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,470 | 72,029 | +33,559 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations