Import/export HS code 320720: Enamels and glazes
Vitrifiable enamels, glazes, and similar preparations
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,808,621 |
| United States | 2,890,705 |
| Germany | 2,825,675 |
| France | 480,605 |
| Canada | 473,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,684,639 | 2,123,982 | -560,657 |
| United States | 1,412,056 | 1,478,649 | +66,593 |
| Germany | 1,316,187 | 1,509,488 | +193,301 |
| France | 202,080 | 278,525 | +76,445 |
| Canada | 181,357 | 292,626 | +111,269 |
| Italy | 225,541 | 239,691 | +14,150 |
| Belgium | 194,736 | 159,166 | -35,570 |
| Netherlands | 33,951 | 186,914 | +152,963 |
| China | 48,137 | 92,413 | +44,276 |
| Japan | 110,869 | 5,203 | -105,666 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,809,416 |
| United States | 3,126,119 |
| Germany | 2,081,757 |
| Liechtenstein | 596,772 |
| Italy | 493,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,665,732 | 2,143,684 | -522,048 |
| United States | 1,476,836 | 1,649,283 | +172,447 |
| Germany | 986,348 | 1,095,409 | +109,061 |
| Liechtenstein | 246,957 | 349,815 | +102,858 |
| Italy | 229,002 | 264,508 | +35,506 |
| France | 215,152 | 249,512 | +34,360 |
| Japan | 227,750 | 144,020 | -83,730 |
| Canada | 149,242 | 218,774 | +69,532 |
| Austria | 122,743 | 69,885 | -52,858 |
| Netherlands | 19,233 | 122,374 | +103,141 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 6,825,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,126,222 |
| Air transport | 948,337 |
| Other | 46,534 |
| Road transport | 7,896 |
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) | 3,444,273 | 3,381,077 | -63,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,652,038 | 2,474,184 | -177,854 |
| Air transport | 335,301 | 613,036 | +277,735 |
| Other | 45,969 | 565 | -45,404 |
| Road transport | 7,896 | 0 | -7,896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,140,909 |
| Southampton | 2,413,994 |
| Felixstowe | 1,058,291 |
| Newhaven | 881,821 |
| Eurotunnel | 806,670 |
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 | 2,373,946 | 1,766,963 | -606,983 |
| Southampton | 1,376,286 | 1,037,708 | -338,578 |
| Felixstowe | 570,567 | 487,724 | -82,843 |
| Newhaven | 73,363 | 808,458 | +735,095 |
| Eurotunnel | 427,313 | 379,357 | -47,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,834 | 423,364 | +44,530 |
| Liverpool Docks | 435,552 | 282,823 | -152,729 |
| East Midlands Airport | 153,607 | 154,375 | +768 |
| Belfast Port | 105,174 | 200,187 | +95,013 |
| Birmingham Airport | 24,363 | 172,795 | +148,432 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,695,265 |
| India | 1,234,601 |
| Belgium | 1,180,721 |
| France | 773,901 |
| Czechia | 729,946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,122,275 | 1,572,990 | +450,715 |
| India | 535,781 | 698,820 | +163,039 |
| Belgium | 1,143,160 | 37,561 | -1,105,599 |
| France | 393,421 | 380,480 | -12,941 |
| Czechia | 324,558 | 405,388 | +80,830 |
| Poland | 341,851 | 328,570 | -13,281 |
| Norway | 206,412 | 272,088 | +65,676 |
| Ireland | 186,610 | 204,073 | +17,463 |
| United States | 103,497 | 211,101 | +107,604 |
| South Korea | 150,752 | 152,973 | +2,221 |
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 | 168,682 |
| United States | 149,099 |
| XU | 134,182 |
| Germany | 99,023 |
| Canada | 31,832 |
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 | 91,000 | 77,682 | -13,318 |
| United States | 73,440 | 75,659 | +2,219 |
| XU | 65,041 | 69,141 | +4,100 |
| Germany | 53,780 | 45,243 | -8,537 |
| Canada | 19,071 | 12,761 | -6,310 |
| Afghanistan | 4,422 | 6,424 | +2,002 |
| China | 3,793 | 2,536 | -1,257 |
| Belgium | 916 | 848 | -68 |
| Russia | 942 | 0 | -942 |
| Spain | 319 | 251 | -68 |
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) | 5,910,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,670,300 |
| Air transport | 726,625 |
| Other | 604,744 |
| Road transport | 940 |
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) | 2,786,792 | 3,123,771 | +336,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,957,381 | 1,712,919 | -244,462 |
| Air transport | 288,946 | 437,679 | +148,733 |
| Other | 313,392 | 291,352 | -22,040 |
| Road transport | 940 | 0 | -940 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,683,291 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,501,075 |
| Southampton | 2,097,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,369,481 |
| 000 | 604,744 |
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 | 1,311,359 | 1,371,932 | +60,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,272,943 | 1,228,132 | -44,811 |
| Southampton | 628,798 | 1,468,472 | +839,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,056,404 | 313,077 | -743,327 |
| 000 | 313,392 | 291,352 | -22,040 |
| East Midlands Airport | 168,408 | 202,392 | +33,984 |
| Felixstowe | 13,325 | 307,007 | +293,682 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,246 | 189,917 | +152,671 |
| Liverpool Docks | 96,570 | 93,496 | -3,074 |
| Purfleet | 163,275 | 0 | -163,275 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 320720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vitrifiable enamels, glazes, and similar preparations