Import/export HS code 32159020: Ink cartridges for printers
Ink cartridges designed for specific printer models, without integrated print heads
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 161,809,290 |
| Switzerland | 79,451,078 |
| Germany | 53,050,904 |
| Philippines | 31,656,647 |
| France | 19,986,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 87,747,378 | 74,061,912 | -13,685,466 |
| Switzerland | 15,904,175 | 63,546,903 | +47,642,728 |
| Germany | 33,057,551 | 19,993,353 | -13,064,198 |
| Philippines | 17,155,380 | 14,501,267 | -2,654,113 |
| France | 13,620,817 | 6,366,157 | -7,254,660 |
| China | 6,190,315 | 6,188,509 | -1,806 |
| Singapore | 7,845,478 | 4,504,215 | -3,341,263 |
| Japan | 3,025,212 | 3,246,968 | +221,756 |
| Belgium | 640,992 | 2,263,835 | +1,622,843 |
| United States | 1,594,306 | 1,281,975 | -312,331 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 128,718,093 |
| Japan | 87,604,041 |
| China | 49,275,990 |
| Philippines | 35,570,249 |
| Indonesia | 27,839,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 54,175,601 | 74,542,492 | +20,366,891 |
| Japan | 47,255,502 | 40,348,539 | -6,906,963 |
| China | 26,058,048 | 23,217,942 | -2,840,106 |
| Philippines | 18,898,188 | 16,672,061 | -2,226,127 |
| Indonesia | 16,692,023 | 11,147,898 | -5,544,125 |
| Netherlands | 11,597,664 | 11,564,316 | -33,348 |
| Singapore | 5,708,870 | 13,470,791 | +7,761,921 |
| United Kingdom | 2,618,987 | 2,645,819 | +26,832 |
| United States | 2,456,248 | 2,478,265 | +22,017 |
| Israel | 1,569,072 | 1,852,868 | +283,796 |
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 | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -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) | 225,637,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,532,872 |
| Air transport | 44,130,243 |
| Other | 668,984 |
| Road transport | 47,680 |
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) | 106,141,807 | 119,495,971 | +13,354,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,922,430 | 51,610,442 | -19,311,988 |
| Air transport | 14,360,701 | 29,769,542 | +15,408,841 |
| Other | 360,496 | 308,488 | -52,008 |
| Road transport | 3,212 | 44,468 | +41,256 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 74,822,872 |
| Felixstowe | 73,350,303 |
| Southampton | 45,526,653 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,248,139 |
| Birmingham Airport | 31,344,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 42,966,682 | 31,856,190 | -11,110,492 |
| Felixstowe | 29,674,901 | 43,675,402 | +14,000,501 |
| Southampton | 23,516,402 | 22,010,251 | -1,506,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,982,224 | 19,265,915 | -716,309 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,987,555 | 23,357,227 | +15,369,672 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,176,267 | 19,459,222 | +11,282,955 |
| Dover | 14,515,263 | 9,239,324 | -5,275,939 |
| Harwich | 9,693,684 | 8,179,944 | -1,513,740 |
| Thamesport | 6,998,873 | 6,226,473 | -772,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,511,771 | 5,156,282 | -1,355,489 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 108 |
| RISO (U.K.) LIMITED | 89 |
| NAZDAR LIMITED | 57 |
| RICOH UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HYBRID SERVICES LIMITED | 48 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 48 |
| MARABU (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| MARKEM-IMAJE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 46 |
| ROLAND DG (U.K.) LIMITED | 43 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 237,282,426 |
| Netherlands | 43,061,693 |
| France | 30,418,429 |
| Ireland | 14,707,604 |
| Italy | 11,734,374 |
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 | 135,650,997 | 101,631,429 | -34,019,568 |
| Netherlands | 30,049,770 | 13,011,923 | -17,037,847 |
| France | 16,919,903 | 13,498,526 | -3,421,377 |
| Ireland | 7,556,185 | 7,151,419 | -404,766 |
| Italy | 6,764,430 | 4,969,944 | -1,794,486 |
| United States | 6,286,155 | 3,019,509 | -3,266,646 |
| Spain | 2,008,932 | 1,332,123 | -676,809 |
| Brazil | 459,458 | 1,692,055 | +1,232,597 |
| Poland | 1,118,689 | 918,270 | -200,419 |
| India | 944,279 | 1,004,641 | +60,362 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,972 |
| Portugal | 9,913 |
| Italy | 9,476 |
| China | 1,022 |
| Belgium | 393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,972 | +10,972 |
| Portugal | 9,913 | 0 | -9,913 |
| Italy | 9,476 | 0 | -9,476 |
| China | 1,022 | 0 | -1,022 |
| Belgium | 393 | 0 | -393 |
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) | 341,459,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,765,753 |
| Air transport | 19,580,516 |
| Road transport | 64,507 |
| Other | 41,867 |
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) | 198,644,226 | 142,814,985 | -55,829,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,142,933 | 11,622,820 | -4,520,113 |
| Air transport | 10,757,039 | 8,823,477 | -1,933,562 |
| Road transport | 64,507 | 0 | -64,507 |
| Other | 27,629 | 14,238 | -13,391 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,462,557 |
| Holyhead | 12,107,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,945,753 |
| Southampton | 8,460,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,909,131 |
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 | 182,253,728 | 130,208,829 | -52,044,899 |
| Holyhead | 5,772,164 | 6,335,673 | +563,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,063,819 | 5,881,934 | -181,885 |
| Southampton | 4,943,579 | 3,516,640 | -1,426,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,513,560 | 3,395,571 | -1,117,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,867,715 | 3,492,406 | +624,691 |
| Dover | 4,295,027 | 1,812,699 | -2,482,328 |
| Felixstowe | 3,757,933 | 1,705,608 | -2,052,325 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,757,167 | 2,141,726 | -615,441 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,027,600 | 2,508,382 | +480,782 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32159020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ink cartridges designed for specific printer models, without integrated print heads