Import/export HS code 32089011: Polyurethane solutions
Liquid polyurethane-based paints and varnishes, containing 48% or more polymer
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 | 2,189,510 |
| United States | 955,720 |
| United Arab Emirates | 125,205 |
| Germany | 112,127 |
| Poland | 96,206 |
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 | 1,055,099 | 1,134,411 | +79,312 |
| United States | 540,535 | 415,185 | -125,350 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 125,205 | +125,205 |
| Germany | 63,958 | 48,169 | -15,789 |
| Poland | 5,317 | 90,889 | +85,572 |
| France | 78,041 | 9,724 | -68,317 |
| Switzerland | 73,403 | 0 | -73,403 |
| Netherlands | 36,916 | 28,805 | -8,111 |
| Belgium | 2,945 | 25,747 | +22,802 |
| Italy | 7,515 | 8,870 | +1,355 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,148,699 |
| United States | 1,069,483 |
| Netherlands | 190,831 |
| Germany | 171,193 |
| Switzerland | 77,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,030,573 | 1,118,126 | +87,553 |
| United States | 592,210 | 477,273 | -114,937 |
| Netherlands | 65,626 | 125,205 | +59,579 |
| Germany | 61,614 | 109,579 | +47,965 |
| Switzerland | 77,186 | 0 | -77,186 |
| China | 9,703 | 12,488 | +2,785 |
| France | 6,276 | 11,695 | +5,419 |
| Belgium | 0 | 16,484 | +16,484 |
| Poland | 2,532 | 9,210 | +6,678 |
| Italy | 7,515 | 3,148 | -4,367 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 2,426,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 755,811 |
| Air transport | 534,900 |
| Other | 67,694 |
| Road transport | 10,002 |
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) | 1,234,904 | 1,191,394 | -43,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 339,609 | 416,202 | +76,593 |
| Air transport | 272,264 | 262,636 | -9,628 |
| Other | 32,185 | 35,509 | +3,324 |
| Road transport | 10,002 | 0 | -10,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,352,364 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 458,769 |
| Liverpool Docks | 431,996 |
| Heysham | 369,459 |
| London | 220,283 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 359,992 | 992,372 | +632,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,865 | 228,904 | -961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 431,996 | 0 | -431,996 |
| Heysham | 243,705 | 125,754 | -117,951 |
| London | 113,679 | 106,604 | -7,075 |
| Southampton | 38,014 | 171,997 | +133,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 139,982 | 5,569 | -134,413 |
| Thamesport | 31,602 | 105,366 | +73,764 |
| ZLC | 68,188 | 0 | -68,188 |
| 000 | 32,185 | 35,509 | +3,324 |
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 | 5 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 484,501 |
| Ireland | 259,218 |
| Qatar | 223,145 |
| Belgium | 197,542 |
| Slovakia | 181,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 347,366 | 137,135 | -210,231 |
| Ireland | 72,391 | 186,827 | +114,436 |
| Qatar | 0 | 223,145 | +223,145 |
| Belgium | 100,675 | 96,867 | -3,808 |
| Slovakia | 68,280 | 113,453 | +45,173 |
| Australia | 5,260 | 162,484 | +157,224 |
| Germany | 86,256 | 38,201 | -48,055 |
| Poland | 46,982 | 71,802 | +24,820 |
| Switzerland | 66,091 | 30,937 | -35,154 |
| China | 6,243 | 79,838 | +73,595 |
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 | 4,782 |
| XI | 2,403 |
| Spain | 1,033 |
| United States | 104 |
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 | 2,908 | 1,874 | -1,034 |
| XI | 1,209 | 1,194 | -15 |
| Spain | 1,033 | 0 | -1,033 |
| United States | 104 | 0 | -104 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,259,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 983,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 437,143 |
| Other | 11,041 |
| Road transport | 1,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 500,338 | 759,247 | +258,909 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,798 | 511,402 | +39,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,187 | 217,956 | -1,231 |
| Other | 5,706 | 5,335 | -371 |
| Road transport | 1,879 | 0 | -1,879 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 677,264 |
| Manchester Airport | 402,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 317,222 |
| East Midlands Airport | 245,559 |
| Holyhead | 198,795 |
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 | 378,204 | 299,060 | -79,144 |
| Manchester Airport | 180,063 | 222,000 | +41,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,601 | 184,621 | +52,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,018 | 206,541 | +167,523 |
| Holyhead | 46,956 | 151,839 | +104,883 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,464 | 81,873 | -30,591 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,478 | 126,393 | +63,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,205 | 11,630 | -109,575 |
| ZLC | 34,656 | 64,212 | +29,556 |
| Southampton | 3,804 | 92,641 | +88,837 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32089011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid polyurethane-based paints and varnishes, containing 48% or more polymer