Import/export HS code 32081010: Polyester solutions
Liquid polyester-based paints and varnishes, as defined by specific industry standards
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,949,211 |
| Germany | 826,852 |
| France | 650,634 |
| Netherlands | 603,600 |
| Italy | 471,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,063,607 | 1,885,604 | -178,003 |
| Germany | 316,611 | 510,241 | +193,630 |
| France | 266,997 | 383,637 | +116,640 |
| Netherlands | 364,718 | 238,882 | -125,836 |
| Italy | 207,784 | 263,919 | +56,135 |
| United States | 200,795 | 204,222 | +3,427 |
| New Zealand | 242,203 | 82,386 | -159,817 |
| Spain | 207,362 | 42,527 | -164,835 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 64,101 | +64,101 |
| Poland | 27,792 | 25,093 | -2,699 |
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 | 740,703 |
| Italy | 597,217 |
| Netherlands | 542,530 |
| United States | 408,197 |
| New Zealand | 324,589 |
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 | 313,074 | 427,629 | +114,555 |
| Italy | 234,942 | 362,275 | +127,333 |
| Netherlands | 332,411 | 210,119 | -122,292 |
| United States | 202,487 | 205,710 | +3,223 |
| New Zealand | 242,203 | 82,386 | -159,817 |
| Spain | 212,968 | 52,654 | -160,314 |
| Austria | 118,285 | 147,250 | +28,965 |
| France | 47,002 | 105,290 | +58,288 |
| United Kingdom | 9,903 | 136,623 | +126,720 |
| Poland | 102,084 | 35,556 | -66,528 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,947,565 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,681,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 850,379 |
| Air transport | 256,804 |
| Road transport | 6,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,061,961 | 1,885,604 | -176,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,267,899 | 1,413,708 | +145,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 486,936 | 363,443 | -123,493 |
| Air transport | 139,551 | 117,253 | -22,298 |
| Road transport | 6,100 | 0 | -6,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,947,565 |
| Dover | 1,439,033 |
| Felixstowe | 392,929 |
| London | 353,414 |
| Harwich | 336,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,061,961 | 1,885,604 | -176,357 |
| Dover | 564,770 | 874,263 | +309,493 |
| Felixstowe | 135,303 | 257,626 | +122,323 |
| London | 162,378 | 191,036 | +28,658 |
| Harwich | 220,271 | 115,743 | -104,528 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,330 | 16,596 | -185,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 100,187 | 85,078 | -15,109 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,191 | 45,077 | -34,114 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,463 | 37,162 | -6,301 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,653 | 22,006 | -34,647 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| I S F GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| VALTTI LTD | 25 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 20 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 17 |
| AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 16 |
| LEADING SOLVENT SUPPLIES LIMITED | 16 |
| LECHLER COATINGS LIMITED | 15 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,670,491 |
| Greece | 10,693,699 |
| China | 6,722,306 |
| Netherlands | 2,194,606 |
| South Korea | 1,826,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,042,171 | 15,628,320 | -1,413,851 |
| Greece | 4,316,869 | 6,376,830 | +2,059,961 |
| China | 3,254,785 | 3,467,521 | +212,736 |
| Netherlands | 547,074 | 1,647,532 | +1,100,458 |
| South Korea | 935,303 | 890,720 | -44,583 |
| United States | 1,440,802 | 258,569 | -1,182,233 |
| Japan | 798,018 | 766,264 | -31,754 |
| Turkey | 862,341 | 657,669 | -204,672 |
| France | 541,291 | 966,154 | +424,863 |
| Norway | 590,635 | 590,609 | -26 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 78,051 |
| XI | 3,916 |
| Denmark | 25 |
| Italy | 24 |
| China | 5 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 42,194 | 35,857 | -6,337 |
| XI | 1,633 | 2,283 | +650 |
| Denmark | 0 | 25 | +25 |
| Italy | 24 | 0 | -24 |
| China | 0 | 5 | +5 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,395,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,342,522 |
| Air transport | 937,768 |
| Other | 101,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,725,290 | 26,669,890 | +2,944,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,553,461 | 8,789,061 | -2,764,400 |
| Air transport | 453,328 | 484,440 | +31,112 |
| Other | 55,061 | 46,228 | -8,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,634,163 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,979,287 |
| Felixstowe | 8,097,551 |
| Southampton | 5,410,024 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,993,053 |
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 | 19,297,886 | 18,336,277 | -961,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,795,315 | 7,183,972 | +2,388,657 |
| Felixstowe | 3,206,154 | 4,891,397 | +1,685,243 |
| Southampton | 3,063,731 | 2,346,293 | -717,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,962,032 | 2,031,021 | -931,011 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,037,072 | 171,602 | -865,470 |
| Dover | 433,391 | 100,113 | -333,278 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 201,581 | 245,733 | +44,152 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 185,551 | 77,659 | -107,892 |
| London Stansted Airport | 111,786 | 79,053 | -32,733 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32081010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid polyester-based paints and varnishes, as defined by specific industry standards