Import/export HS code 3201: Vegetable tanning extracts
Natural tanning extracts from plants, including tannins and their derivatives
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,173,859 |
| Germany | 609,436 |
| Spain | 374,773 |
| South Africa | 325,063 |
| Belgium | 247,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,127,795 | 1,046,064 | -81,731 |
| Germany | 366,997 | 242,439 | -124,558 |
| Spain | 170,485 | 204,288 | +33,803 |
| South Africa | 293,671 | 31,392 | -262,279 |
| Belgium | 130,567 | 117,389 | -13,178 |
| Netherlands | 138,193 | 101,599 | -36,594 |
| United States | 15,491 | 161,048 | +145,557 |
| Argentina | 40,513 | 109,169 | +68,656 |
| Switzerland | 128,311 | 19,556 | -108,755 |
| China | 27,484 | 52,600 | +25,116 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,286,714 |
| Argentina | 475,083 |
| Spain | 379,969 |
| South Africa | 347,689 |
| Germany | 297,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,137,602 | 1,149,112 | +11,510 |
| Argentina | 252,776 | 222,307 | -30,469 |
| Spain | 175,681 | 204,288 | +28,607 |
| South Africa | 293,671 | 54,018 | -239,653 |
| Germany | 171,905 | 125,483 | -46,422 |
| Belgium | 136,800 | 116,214 | -20,586 |
| China | 109,103 | 51,067 | -58,036 |
| Netherlands | 91,425 | 48,635 | -42,790 |
| Italy | 77,601 | 58,304 | -19,297 |
| India | 70,340 | 22,008 | -48,332 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,984,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,541,145 |
| Air transport | 375,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,688,783 | 1,295,326 | -393,457 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 866,820 | 674,325 | -192,495 |
| Air transport | 172,650 | 203,178 | +30,528 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,966,985 |
| Felixstowe | 486,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 430,799 |
| London | 425,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 278,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,124,153 | 842,832 | -281,321 |
| Felixstowe | 337,471 | 149,488 | -187,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 272,427 | 158,372 | -114,055 |
| London | 235,849 | 189,271 | -46,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 175,405 | 102,788 | -72,617 |
| Southampton | 21,344 | 248,717 | +227,373 |
| Dover | 114,063 | 133,990 | +19,927 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,943 | 144,779 | +62,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,419 | 104,954 | -5,465 |
| Greenock | 67,155 | 0 | -67,155 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OQEMA LIMITED | 43 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 29 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| ITASCA GROUP PLC | 9 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 9 |
| WYRESIDE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 8 |
| AYURVEDA DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 8 |
| SNF (UK) LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 369,404 |
| Czechia | 291,024 |
| Italy | 182,663 |
| France | 172,110 |
| United Arab Emirates | 133,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 179,629 | 189,775 | +10,146 |
| Czechia | 251,031 | 39,993 | -211,038 |
| Italy | 85,520 | 97,143 | +11,623 |
| France | 108,052 | 64,058 | -43,994 |
| United Arab Emirates | 58,499 | 75,392 | +16,893 |
| Netherlands | 22,268 | 86,316 | +64,048 |
| Singapore | 74,284 | 0 | -74,284 |
| Malaysia | 1,685 | 62,937 | +61,252 |
| United States | 20,668 | 34,011 | +13,343 |
| Belgium | 25,860 | 23,824 | -2,036 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 18,626 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5,256 | 13,370 | +8,114 |
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) | 949,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 425,714 |
| Air transport | 418,432 |
| Other | 18,626 |
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) | 431,667 | 518,027 | +86,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,104 | 208,610 | -8,494 |
| Air transport | 344,866 | 73,566 | -271,300 |
| Other | 5,256 | 13,370 | +8,114 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 495,819 |
| East Midlands Airport | 331,923 |
| Immingham Docks | 281,296 |
| Southampton | 119,159 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,636 |
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 | 289,455 | 206,364 | -83,091 |
| East Midlands Airport | 292,487 | 39,436 | -253,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,351 | 136,945 | -7,406 |
| Southampton | 34,910 | 84,249 | +49,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,244 | 75,392 | +33,148 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,313 | 22,482 | -56,831 |
| Dover | 4,080 | 83,398 | +79,318 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,805 | 25,946 | -12,859 |
| Hull | 0 | 57,407 | +57,407 |
| Felixstowe | 21,307 | 35,389 | +14,082 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3201
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural tanning extracts from plants, including tannins and their derivatives