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 | 4,441,135 |
| United States | 2,968,052 |
| Germany | 2,869,205 |
| Canada | 518,999 |
| France | 492,035 |
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 | 2,312,350 | 2,128,785 | -183,565 |
| United States | 1,436,171 | 1,531,881 | +95,710 |
| Germany | 1,264,465 | 1,604,740 | +340,275 |
| Canada | 191,603 | 327,396 | +135,793 |
| France | 242,783 | 249,252 | +6,469 |
| Italy | 221,324 | 239,691 | +18,367 |
| Belgium | 195,647 | 152,489 | -43,158 |
| Netherlands | 33,995 | 189,791 | +155,796 |
| China | 69,894 | 84,478 | +14,584 |
| Japan | 116,037 | 35 | -116,002 |
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 | 4,441,930 |
| United States | 3,230,880 |
| Germany | 2,063,867 |
| Liechtenstein | 628,053 |
| Italy | 495,862 |
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 | 2,295,595 | 2,146,335 | -149,260 |
| United States | 1,509,293 | 1,721,587 | +212,294 |
| Germany | 921,107 | 1,142,760 | +221,653 |
| Liechtenstein | 257,019 | 371,034 | +114,015 |
| Italy | 224,785 | 271,077 | +46,292 |
| France | 248,604 | 224,024 | -24,580 |
| Japan | 236,175 | 160,279 | -75,896 |
| Canada | 152,183 | 234,701 | +82,518 |
| Austria | 115,921 | 68,475 | -47,446 |
| Netherlands | 19,233 | 126,228 | +106,995 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
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 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 6,695,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,046,263 |
| Air transport | 972,637 |
| 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) | 3,313,526 | 3,382,434 | +68,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,464,176 | 2,582,087 | +117,911 |
| Air transport | 324,150 | 648,487 | +324,337 |
| 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 | 4,020,053 |
| Southampton | 2,482,019 |
| Felixstowe | 1,068,782 |
| Newhaven | 881,821 |
| Eurotunnel | 795,631 |
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 | 2,260,614 | 1,759,439 | -501,175 |
| Southampton | 1,385,694 | 1,096,325 | -289,369 |
| Felixstowe | 518,459 | 550,323 | +31,864 |
| Newhaven | 81,011 | 800,810 | +719,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 469,153 | 326,478 | -142,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 351,222 | 435,632 | +84,410 |
| Liverpool Docks | 212,377 | 282,823 | +70,446 |
| Belfast Port | 139,247 | 193,071 | +53,824 |
| East Midlands Airport | 145,632 | 159,042 | +13,410 |
| Manchester Airport | 65,087 | 157,464 | +92,377 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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+ | 11 |
| 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 | 2,631,422 |
| India | 1,234,601 |
| Belgium | 1,026,064 |
| Czechia | 818,131 |
| France | 748,579 |
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 | 1,098,072 | 1,533,350 | +435,278 |
| India | 592,515 | 642,086 | +49,571 |
| Belgium | 993,942 | 32,122 | -961,820 |
| Czechia | 395,798 | 422,333 | +26,535 |
| France | 373,775 | 374,804 | +1,029 |
| Poland | 378,683 | 344,563 | -34,120 |
| Norway | 229,727 | 272,272 | +42,545 |
| Ireland | 186,324 | 187,475 | +1,151 |
| United States | 97,116 | 211,101 | +113,985 |
| South Korea | 146,978 | 152,973 | +5,995 |
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 | 160,695 |
| United States | 141,320 |
| Germany | 93,012 |
| Canada | 29,102 |
| Afghanistan | 10,846 |
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 | 85,891 | 74,804 | -11,087 |
| United States | 77,833 | 63,487 | -14,346 |
| Germany | 53,218 | 39,794 | -13,424 |
| Canada | 17,361 | 11,741 | -5,620 |
| Afghanistan | 6,256 | 4,590 | -1,666 |
| China | 4,016 | 2,143 | -1,873 |
| Belgium | 981 | 702 | -279 |
| Russia | 942 | 0 | -942 |
| Spain | 319 | 251 | -68 |
| Italy | 98 | 338 | +240 |
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) | 5,663,762 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,810,037 |
| Air transport | 734,430 |
| Other | 578,874 |
| 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) | 2,650,829 | 3,012,933 | +362,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,082,497 | 1,727,540 | -354,957 |
| Air transport | 319,092 | 415,338 | +96,246 |
| Other | 326,605 | 252,269 | -74,336 |
| 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 | 2,799,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,505,910 |
| Southampton | 2,022,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,375,875 |
| 000 | 578,874 |
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 | 1,410,830 | 1,388,699 | -22,131 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,352,816 | 1,153,094 | -199,722 |
| Southampton | 553,998 | 1,468,472 | +914,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,062,614 | 313,261 | -749,353 |
| 000 | 326,605 | 252,269 | -74,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 157,533 | 202,967 | +45,434 |
| Felixstowe | 49,125 | 271,207 | +222,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,143 | 141,117 | +56,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,114 | 93,496 | +2,382 |
| London | 100,200 | 12,142 | -88,058 |
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