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 | 2,133,498 |
| United States | 984,866 |
| United Arab Emirates | 125,205 |
| Germany | 117,797 |
| 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 | 954,776 | 1,178,722 | +223,946 |
| United States | 564,870 | 419,996 | -144,874 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 125,205 | +125,205 |
| Germany | 65,290 | 52,507 | -12,783 |
| 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 | 23,498 | +20,553 |
| 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 | 2,093,046 |
| United States | 1,098,629 |
| Netherlands | 190,831 |
| Germany | 176,863 |
| 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 | 932,443 | 1,160,603 | +228,160 |
| United States | 610,463 | 488,166 | -122,297 |
| Netherlands | 65,626 | 125,205 | +59,579 |
| Germany | 69,028 | 107,835 | +38,807 |
| Switzerland | 77,186 | 0 | -77,186 |
| France | 6,276 | 11,695 | +5,419 |
| Belgium | 0 | 14,235 | +14,235 |
| China | 9,703 | 4,219 | -5,484 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 2,351,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 753,188 |
| Air transport | 580,494 |
| Other | 67,335 |
| 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) | 1,116,012 | 1,235,960 | +119,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 367,303 | 385,885 | +18,582 |
| Air transport | 294,315 | 286,179 | -8,136 |
| Other | 26,676 | 40,659 | +13,983 |
| 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 | 1,259,811 |
| Liverpool Docks | 468,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 458,769 |
| Heysham | 369,459 |
| London | 206,016 |
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 | 364,623 | 895,188 | +530,565 |
| Liverpool Docks | 406,292 | 62,604 | -343,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 207,464 | 251,305 | +43,841 |
| Heysham | 166,648 | 202,811 | +36,163 |
| London | 119,279 | 86,737 | -32,542 |
| Southampton | 38,014 | 163,728 | +125,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 139,982 | 5,569 | -134,413 |
| Thamesport | 39,016 | 105,366 | +66,350 |
| ZLC | 68,188 | 0 | -68,188 |
| 000 | 26,676 | 40,659 | +13,983 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
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 | 486,472 |
| Ireland | 252,849 |
| Qatar | 223,145 |
| Belgium | 197,542 |
| Slovakia | 160,057 |
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 | 349,337 | 137,135 | -212,202 |
| Ireland | 72,626 | 180,223 | +107,597 |
| Qatar | 0 | 223,145 | +223,145 |
| Belgium | 87,650 | 109,892 | +22,242 |
| Slovakia | 68,280 | 91,777 | +23,497 |
| Germany | 83,022 | 42,111 | -40,911 |
| Poland | 44,293 | 69,003 | +24,710 |
| Australia | 5,260 | 106,197 | +100,937 |
| Switzerland | 57,509 | 40,804 | -16,705 |
| 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 | 4,665 |
| XU | 2,719 |
| XI | 2,360 |
| 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 | 2,973 | 1,692 | -1,281 |
| XU | 4 | 2,715 | +2,711 |
| XI | 1,331 | 1,029 | -302 |
| 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 | 1,202,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 956,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 470,973 |
| Other | 10,881 |
| 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 | 495,222 | 707,439 | +212,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 441,218 | 515,454 | +74,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 255,292 | 215,681 | -39,611 |
| Other | 5,445 | 5,436 | -9 |
| 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 | 656,954 |
| Manchester Airport | 402,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,738 |
| Holyhead | 192,586 |
| London Stansted Airport | 192,023 |
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 | 347,128 | 309,826 | -37,302 |
| Manchester Airport | 180,063 | 222,000 | +41,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 134,410 | 180,328 | +45,918 |
| Holyhead | 53,651 | 138,935 | +85,284 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,432 | 88,591 | -14,841 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,566 | 150,870 | +111,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,478 | 126,393 | +63,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,205 | 10,298 | -110,907 |
| ZLC | 36,215 | 65,650 | +29,435 |
| Southampton | 3,804 | 91,236 | +87,432 |
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