Import/export HS code 320910: Acrylic or vinyl-based aqueous paints
Water-based paints and varnishes made primarily from acrylic or vinyl polymers
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 57,404,021 |
| France | 51,456,000 |
| Netherlands | 48,121,709 |
| Belgium | 29,940,787 |
| Italy | 17,717,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 34,627,119 | 22,776,902 | -11,850,217 |
| France | 23,147,780 | 28,308,220 | +5,160,440 |
| Netherlands | 21,604,337 | 26,517,372 | +4,913,035 |
| Belgium | 15,505,504 | 14,435,283 | -1,070,221 |
| Italy | 9,012,617 | 8,704,456 | -308,161 |
| Poland | 6,971,671 | 8,554,348 | +1,582,677 |
| Ireland | 10,472,684 | 3,756,782 | -6,715,902 |
| Sweden | 6,086,334 | 7,447,681 | +1,361,347 |
| United States | 6,758,956 | 3,407,158 | -3,351,798 |
| Norway | 2,916,450 | 2,872,117 | -44,333 |
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 | 64,944,756 |
| Netherlands | 35,901,038 |
| France | 33,029,034 |
| Italy | 28,518,754 |
| Poland | 25,059,395 |
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 | 36,670,511 | 28,274,245 | -8,396,266 |
| Netherlands | 16,239,827 | 19,661,211 | +3,421,384 |
| France | 16,118,097 | 16,910,937 | +792,840 |
| Italy | 14,249,739 | 14,269,015 | +19,276 |
| Poland | 10,951,699 | 14,107,696 | +3,155,997 |
| Belgium | 10,249,533 | 10,816,848 | +567,315 |
| Sweden | 6,506,037 | 7,946,662 | +1,440,625 |
| United States | 7,929,756 | 6,501,704 | -1,428,052 |
| Spain | 3,547,161 | 3,391,328 | -155,833 |
| Norway | 2,833,083 | 2,595,257 | -237,826 |
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 | 27 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
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 | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 8 | -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) | 235,415,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,195,315 |
| Other | 13,573,466 |
| Air transport | 4,729,780 |
| Road transport | 1,484,889 |
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) | 120,247,290 | 115,168,553 | -5,078,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,569,989 | 18,625,326 | +55,337 |
| Other | 7,433,785 | 6,139,681 | -1,294,104 |
| Air transport | 2,153,448 | 2,576,332 | +422,884 |
| Road transport | 62,012 | 1,422,877 | +1,360,865 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 92,188,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,411,189 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,308,216 |
| London | 18,208,044 |
| Felixstowe | 15,697,629 |
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 | 45,309,334 | 46,878,858 | +1,569,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,364,628 | 33,046,561 | +3,681,933 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,176,178 | 11,132,038 | +1,955,860 |
| London | 9,646,342 | 8,561,702 | -1,084,640 |
| Felixstowe | 6,945,877 | 8,751,752 | +1,805,875 |
| Killingholme | 7,117,888 | 7,201,641 | +83,753 |
| 000 | 7,433,785 | 6,139,681 | -1,294,104 |
| Harwich | 7,118,158 | 5,283,599 | -1,834,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,038,143 | 3,507,370 | -2,530,773 |
| Hull | 4,066,230 | 2,036,843 | -2,029,387 |
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 | 103 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 54 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Specialised construction activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 120 |
| 2025-10 | 109 |
| 2025-09 | 98 |
| 2025-08 | 105 |
| 2025-07 | 119 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 103 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 92 |
| BENJAMIN MOORE UK LIMITED | 90 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 68 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 60 |
| TEKNOS (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| NIPPON PAINT AUTOMOTIVE (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 48 |
| E.M.RICHFORD,LIMITED | 48 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) 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 | 145 |
| 54m+ | 109 |
| 0-1m | 77 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 60,601,114 |
| Germany | 25,321,653 |
| France | 11,368,114 |
| United States | 7,357,950 |
| Turkey | 6,337,340 |
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 | 23,800,995 | 36,800,119 | +12,999,124 |
| Germany | 12,373,199 | 12,948,454 | +575,255 |
| France | 5,733,278 | 5,634,836 | -98,442 |
| United States | 3,866,199 | 3,491,751 | -374,448 |
| Turkey | 4,072,863 | 2,264,477 | -1,808,386 |
| Netherlands | 3,198,190 | 2,358,150 | -840,040 |
| Canada | 2,256,071 | 3,069,173 | +813,102 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,039,902 | 2,002,976 | -1,036,926 |
| Poland | 1,976,116 | 1,820,224 | -155,892 |
| Belgium | 1,759,348 | 1,610,249 | -149,099 |
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 | 12,043,171 |
| XI | 1,426,159 |
| Netherlands | 472,658 |
| Poland | 237,507 |
| Ireland | 150,926 |
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 | 6,450,726 | 5,592,445 | -858,281 |
| XI | 481,220 | 944,939 | +463,719 |
| Netherlands | 214,501 | 258,157 | +43,656 |
| Poland | 67,607 | 169,900 | +102,293 |
| Ireland | 21,953 | 128,973 | +107,020 |
| Germany | 43,468 | 65,047 | +21,579 |
| France | 30,128 | 22,468 | -7,660 |
| Denmark | 15,578 | 15,740 | +162 |
| China | 6,162 | 7,216 | +1,054 |
| Hungary | 393 | 2,663 | +2,270 |
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) | 118,516,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,575,382 |
| Other | 14,544,094 |
| Air transport | 5,888,732 |
| Road transport | 102,059 |
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) | 54,063,512 | 64,453,017 | +10,389,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,257,693 | 19,317,689 | -4,940,004 |
| Other | 7,335,278 | 7,208,816 | -126,462 |
| Air transport | 2,900,524 | 2,988,208 | +87,684 |
| Road transport | 102,059 | 0 | -102,059 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,697,138 |
| Holyhead | 20,110,373 |
| Heysham | 16,585,704 |
| Southampton | 15,923,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,455,936 |
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 | 32,668,048 | 28,029,090 | -4,638,958 |
| Holyhead | 7,734,095 | 12,376,278 | +4,642,183 |
| Heysham | 5,570,937 | 11,014,767 | +5,443,830 |
| Southampton | 7,374,818 | 8,549,151 | +1,174,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,403,311 | 6,052,625 | -3,350,686 |
| 000 | 7,335,278 | 7,208,816 | -126,462 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,762,515 | 7,277,687 | +3,515,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,273,791 | 4,668,664 | +1,394,873 |
| Felixstowe | 3,790,677 | 2,617,696 | -1,172,981 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,204,317 | 1,408,071 | +203,754 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Water-based paints and varnishes made primarily from acrylic or vinyl polymers