Import/export HS code 282120: Earth colours
Natural pigments made from iron-rich soils, used in art, paints, and construction
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 63,572 |
| Italy | 28,641 |
| Belgium | 21,728 |
| Mexico | 9,065 |
| United States | 8,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 49,154 | 14,418 | -34,736 |
| Italy | 4,580 | 24,061 | +19,481 |
| Belgium | 21,728 | 0 | -21,728 |
| Mexico | 0 | 9,065 | +9,065 |
| United States | 8,286 | 0 | -8,286 |
| Germany | 2,155 | 4,510 | +2,355 |
| France | 1,632 | 0 | -1,632 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,207 | +1,207 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 57,133 |
| Italy | 33,151 |
| United Kingdom | 21,728 |
| Mexico | 9,065 |
| United States | 8,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 49,154 | 7,979 | -41,175 |
| Italy | 4,580 | 28,571 | +23,991 |
| United Kingdom | 21,728 | 0 | -21,728 |
| Mexico | 0 | 9,065 | +9,065 |
| United States | 8,286 | 0 | -8,286 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 6,439 | +6,439 |
| Germany | 2,149 | 0 | -2,149 |
| France | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
| China | 0 | 1,207 | +1,207 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 72,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 47,808 | 24,503 | -23,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,000 | 22,319 | -4,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,727 | 6,439 | -6,288 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 48,916 |
| Dover | 24,640 |
| ZLC | 21,728 |
| Thamesport | 19,166 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 36,427 | 12,489 | -23,938 |
| Dover | 2,321 | 22,319 | +19,998 |
| ZLC | 21,728 | 0 | -21,728 |
| Thamesport | 12,727 | 6,439 | -6,288 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,435 | 1,207 | -9,228 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 9,065 | +9,065 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 946 | 1,742 | +796 |
| London | 1,632 | 0 | -1,632 |
| Felixstowe | 1,319 | 0 | -1,319 |
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 | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 34,247 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,199 |
| Turkey | 11,747 |
| United States | 4,299 |
| Belgium | 2,273 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 14,243 | 20,004 | +5,761 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,199 | +12,199 |
| Turkey | 0 | 11,747 | +11,747 |
| United States | 0 | 4,299 | +4,299 |
| Belgium | 2,273 | 0 | -2,273 |
| Netherlands | 2,199 | 0 | -2,199 |
| Italy | 971 | 0 | -971 |
| Ireland | 0 | 906 | +906 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,176 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,926 |
| Air transport | 8,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,674 | 36,502 | +27,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,273 | 12,653 | +10,380 |
| Air transport | 8,739 | 0 | -8,739 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 26,479 |
| Felixstowe | 16,498 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,020 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,475 | 20,004 | +13,529 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 16,498 | +16,498 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,273 | 11,747 | +9,474 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,768 | 0 | -7,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,199 | 0 | -2,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 971 | 0 | -971 |
| Heysham | 0 | 906 | +906 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural pigments made from iron-rich soils, used in art, paints, and construction