Import/export HS code 320710: Prepared pigments and colors
Prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,677,503 |
| France | 1,946,626 |
| Italy | 1,426,360 |
| Netherlands | 1,275,790 |
| Spain | 1,194,880 |
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 | 1,566,859 | 1,110,644 | -456,215 |
| France | 885,194 | 1,061,432 | +176,238 |
| Italy | 665,455 | 760,905 | +95,450 |
| Netherlands | 616,906 | 658,884 | +41,978 |
| Spain | 619,769 | 575,111 | -44,658 |
| Germany | 571,463 | 564,769 | -6,694 |
| Japan | 86,461 | 71,664 | -14,797 |
| Sweden | 19,673 | 119,366 | +99,693 |
| Indonesia | 64,346 | 0 | -64,346 |
| China | 42,525 | 17,411 | -25,114 |
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 | 3,342,852 |
| France | 1,798,403 |
| Italy | 1,567,732 |
| Spain | 1,149,541 |
| Germany | 1,049,464 |
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 | 1,943,684 | 1,399,168 | -544,516 |
| France | 813,740 | 984,663 | +170,923 |
| Italy | 713,871 | 853,861 | +139,990 |
| Spain | 626,139 | 523,402 | -102,737 |
| Germany | 566,830 | 482,634 | -84,196 |
| Netherlands | 200,764 | 324,331 | +123,567 |
| Japan | 87,587 | 80,365 | -7,222 |
| Indonesia | 98,410 | 64,370 | -34,040 |
| Sweden | 19,673 | 119,366 | +99,693 |
| China | 68,870 | 45,732 | -23,138 |
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 | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 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) | 5,721,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,343,151 |
| Air transport | 1,108,435 |
| 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) | 2,679,778 | 3,041,387 | +361,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,935,647 | 1,407,504 | -528,143 |
| Air transport | 564,171 | 544,264 | -19,907 |
| Rail transport | 51,345 | 0 | -51,345 |
| Other | 152 | 14,330 | +14,178 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,174,208 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,041,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,748,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,383,205 |
| East Midlands Airport | 511,630 |
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 | 1,023,910 | 1,150,298 | +126,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 974,222 | 1,066,851 | +92,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 951,385 | 797,264 | -154,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 629,547 | 753,658 | +124,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 239,118 | 272,512 | +33,394 |
| Southampton | 401,447 | 107,907 | -293,540 |
| London | 106,847 | 126,048 | +19,201 |
| Manchester Airport | 144,930 | 51,285 | -93,645 |
| Thamesport | 63,372 | 76,589 | +13,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,646 | 118,775 | +99,129 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | 1,587,943 |
| Nigeria | 791,002 |
| Ireland | 578,556 |
| France | 440,137 |
| Germany | 343,093 |
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 | 698,977 | 888,966 | +189,989 |
| Nigeria | 240,920 | 550,082 | +309,162 |
| Ireland | 254,798 | 323,758 | +68,960 |
| France | 169,100 | 271,037 | +101,937 |
| Germany | 65,886 | 277,207 | +211,321 |
| China | 182,599 | 132,931 | -49,668 |
| Belgium | 46,121 | 268,163 | +222,042 |
| Poland | 87,227 | 199,922 | +112,695 |
| United States | 128,886 | 69,172 | -59,714 |
| United Arab Emirates | 72,328 | 111,934 | +39,606 |
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 | 17,219 |
| United States | 12,053 |
| XU | 2,518 |
| Ireland | 115 |
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 | 5,848 | 17,998 | +12,150 |
| XI | 10,354 | 6,865 | -3,489 |
| United States | 8,058 | 3,995 | -4,063 |
| XU | 1,268 | 1,250 | -18 |
| Ireland | 69 | 46 | -23 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 89 | +89 |
| Germany | 0 | 33 | +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) | 3,383,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,473,848 |
| Air transport | 811,274 |
| Other | 55,873 |
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) | 1,494,437 | 1,889,240 | +394,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,023,958 | 1,449,890 | +425,932 |
| Air transport | 362,972 | 448,302 | +85,330 |
| Other | 25,597 | 30,276 | +4,679 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,688,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,630,975 |
| Felixstowe | 923,208 |
| Holyhead | 529,603 |
| Liverpool Docks | 508,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 514,130 | 1,174,260 | +660,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 628,953 | 1,002,022 | +373,069 |
| Felixstowe | 734,898 | 188,310 | -546,588 |
| Holyhead | 231,875 | 297,728 | +65,853 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,688 | 442,979 | +377,291 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,987 | 232,973 | +34,986 |
| Southampton | 166,403 | 82,883 | -83,520 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,915 | 78,435 | +6,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,947 | 75,788 | +16,841 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,981 | 72,029 | +30,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations