Import/export HS code 32089091: Synthetic polymer-based paints
Paints and varnishes made from synthetic polymers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 28,751,805 |
| Netherlands | 25,684,864 |
| Germany | 22,151,036 |
| Italy | 15,147,501 |
| Belgium | 13,048,855 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,240,119 | 13,511,686 | -1,728,433 |
| Netherlands | 13,758,758 | 11,926,106 | -1,832,652 |
| Germany | 11,178,674 | 10,972,362 | -206,312 |
| Italy | 7,601,723 | 7,545,778 | -55,945 |
| Belgium | 7,404,771 | 5,644,084 | -1,760,687 |
| Sweden | 5,677,921 | 4,896,002 | -781,919 |
| Spain | 4,290,709 | 4,135,368 | -155,341 |
| Poland | 4,130,606 | 1,592,383 | -2,538,223 |
| Denmark | 526,123 | 3,323,294 | +2,797,171 |
| United States | 1,700,570 | 1,455,763 | -244,807 |
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 | 27,838,746 |
| Italy | 22,874,870 |
| Netherlands | 19,608,542 |
| Poland | 19,243,671 |
| Sweden | 11,937,517 |
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 | 14,219,900 | 13,618,846 | -601,054 |
| Italy | 12,091,736 | 10,783,134 | -1,308,602 |
| Netherlands | 10,602,987 | 9,005,555 | -1,597,432 |
| Poland | 10,859,388 | 8,384,283 | -2,475,105 |
| Sweden | 6,519,412 | 5,418,105 | -1,101,307 |
| Spain | 5,010,592 | 4,477,470 | -533,122 |
| France | 4,009,189 | 3,773,770 | -235,419 |
| Belgium | 3,098,996 | 3,578,765 | +479,769 |
| United States | 2,551,344 | 2,710,792 | +159,448 |
| United Kingdom | 1,564,666 | 1,214,023 | -350,643 |
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 | 33 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Essex | 15 |
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 | 22 | 28 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Essex | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
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) | 127,533,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,929,180 |
| Air transport | 6,165,224 |
| Other | 2,705,925 |
| Road transport | 149,387 |
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) | 66,349,846 | 61,183,229 | -5,166,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,694,572 | 6,234,608 | -1,459,964 |
| Air transport | 3,302,137 | 2,863,087 | -439,050 |
| Other | 1,432,968 | 1,272,957 | -160,011 |
| Road transport | 80,799 | 68,588 | -12,211 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 61,515,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,857,606 |
| Harwich | 17,404,489 |
| London | 11,893,451 |
| Killingholme | 6,205,096 |
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 | 30,808,270 | 30,707,675 | -100,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,946,526 | 11,911,080 | +964,554 |
| Harwich | 9,374,298 | 8,030,191 | -1,344,107 |
| London | 7,772,023 | 4,121,428 | -3,650,595 |
| Killingholme | 3,923,500 | 2,281,596 | -1,641,904 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,136,444 | 2,951,293 | -185,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,026,448 | 1,063,714 | -962,734 |
| Felixstowe | 1,004,433 | 1,744,211 | +739,778 |
| 000 | 1,432,968 | 1,272,957 | -160,011 |
| Thamesport | 1,142,628 | 1,184,787 | +42,159 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 88 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 62 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Specialised construction activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 99 |
| 2025-10 | 117 |
| 2025-09 | 99 |
| 2025-08 | 86 |
| 2025-07 | 108 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 104 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 76 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 72 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 52 |
| WHITFORD LIMITED | 48 |
| ALPHA COATINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| HEMPEL UK LTD. | 47 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| AKZO NOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS LIMITED | 47 |
| CHURCHILL PAINTS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 126 |
| 54m+ | 124 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 48,654,807 |
| Netherlands | 45,341,969 |
| Belgium | 29,716,560 |
| Italy | 29,188,371 |
| United States | 24,096,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 29,829,564 | 18,825,243 | -11,004,321 |
| Netherlands | 32,341,297 | 13,000,672 | -19,340,625 |
| Belgium | 8,378,918 | 21,337,642 | +12,958,724 |
| Italy | 15,512,802 | 13,675,569 | -1,837,233 |
| United States | 9,854,350 | 14,241,794 | +4,387,444 |
| Spain | 11,431,170 | 11,189,011 | -242,159 |
| Turkey | 12,430,470 | 8,875,014 | -3,555,456 |
| Germany | 7,972,588 | 7,111,688 | -860,900 |
| Sweden | 8,021,221 | 6,686,443 | -1,334,778 |
| Poland | 7,333,682 | 7,215,982 | -117,700 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,360,171 |
| XI | 841,492 |
| Ireland | 305,527 |
| Slovakia | 255,714 |
| Belgium | 104,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 645,022 | 715,149 | +70,127 |
| XI | 760,737 | 80,755 | -679,982 |
| Ireland | 128,644 | 176,883 | +48,239 |
| Slovakia | 42,180 | 213,534 | +171,354 |
| Belgium | 49,839 | 54,342 | +4,503 |
| Poland | 14,497 | 13,417 | -1,080 |
| Malta | 7,260 | 7,273 | +13 |
| Spain | 12,358 | 1,040 | -11,318 |
| Netherlands | 6,524 | 6,309 | -215 |
| China | 7,685 | 4,231 | -3,454 |
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) | 253,576,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,154,594 |
| Air transport | 29,049,887 |
| Other | 2,963,981 |
| Rail transport | 35,787 |
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) | 130,727,540 | 122,849,305 | -7,878,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,561,839 | 44,592,755 | -17,969,084 |
| Air transport | 16,584,714 | 12,465,173 | -4,119,541 |
| Other | 1,682,047 | 1,281,934 | -400,113 |
| Rail transport | 35,787 | 0 | -35,787 |
| Road transport | 7,826 | 2,031 | -5,795 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 118,829,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,263,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,041,444 |
| Southampton | 29,929,203 |
| Holyhead | 24,061,539 |
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 | 62,832,598 | 55,997,373 | -6,835,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,814,768 | 39,448,545 | -7,366,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,233,033 | 17,808,411 | -4,424,622 |
| Southampton | 12,585,484 | 17,343,719 | +4,758,235 |
| Holyhead | 14,709,782 | 9,351,757 | -5,358,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,965,469 | 5,854,186 | -7,111,283 |
| Felixstowe | 7,397,071 | 5,138,765 | -2,258,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,132,768 | 4,214,246 | -1,918,522 |
| Dover | 5,411,012 | 4,626,053 | -784,959 |
| London | 3,496,277 | 5,689,586 | +2,193,309 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32089091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paints and varnishes made from synthetic polymers