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 | 3,050,299 |
| Germany | 613,050 |
| Spain | 532,290 |
| Belgium | 248,760 |
| South Africa | 227,337 |
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 | 1,365,736 | 1,684,563 | +318,827 |
| Germany | 388,917 | 224,133 | -164,784 |
| Spain | 233,400 | 298,890 | +65,490 |
| Belgium | 139,229 | 109,531 | -29,698 |
| South Africa | 156,942 | 70,395 | -86,547 |
| Netherlands | 154,091 | 64,701 | -89,390 |
| United States | 44,178 | 124,367 | +80,189 |
| Argentina | 75,959 | 73,723 | -2,236 |
| Italy | 28,016 | 72,246 | +44,230 |
| Switzerland | 72,800 | 22,594 | -50,206 |
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 | 3,168,011 |
| Spain | 538,841 |
| Argentina | 487,423 |
| Germany | 270,339 |
| South Africa | 269,891 |
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 | 1,375,543 | 1,792,468 | +416,925 |
| Spain | 236,219 | 302,622 | +66,403 |
| Argentina | 276,923 | 210,500 | -66,423 |
| Germany | 175,662 | 94,677 | -80,985 |
| South Africa | 168,302 | 101,589 | -66,713 |
| Belgium | 147,741 | 107,695 | -40,046 |
| Italy | 74,836 | 73,816 | -1,020 |
| Netherlands | 107,845 | 0 | -107,845 |
| Slovenia | 47,313 | 58,262 | +10,949 |
| China | 50,756 | 43,036 | -7,720 |
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 | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,631,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,679,007 |
| Air transport | 356,190 |
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) | 1,731,277 | 1,900,383 | +169,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 892,698 | 786,309 | -106,389 |
| Air transport | 192,760 | 163,430 | -29,330 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,764,871 |
| London | 537,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 448,554 |
| Felixstowe | 376,026 |
| Dover | 313,370 |
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 | 1,332,128 | 1,432,743 | +100,615 |
| London | 246,079 | 291,747 | +45,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 287,208 | 161,346 | -125,862 |
| Felixstowe | 208,262 | 167,764 | -40,498 |
| Dover | 101,933 | 211,437 | +109,504 |
| Southampton | 9,798 | 248,717 | +238,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,039 | 49,459 | -124,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 127,604 | 78,496 | -49,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,285 | 34,469 | -108,816 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 40,922 | 39,675 | -1,247 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OQEMA LIMITED | 45 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 33 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 18 |
| WYRESIDE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 11 |
| SNF (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| ITASCA GROUP PLC | 9 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 9 |
| AYURVEDA DISTRIBUTORS 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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 334,935 |
| France | 166,520 |
| Italy | 155,287 |
| Netherlands | 143,150 |
| United Arab Emirates | 134,665 |
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 | 181,444 | 153,491 | -27,953 |
| France | 99,587 | 66,933 | -32,654 |
| Italy | 88,506 | 66,781 | -21,725 |
| Netherlands | 38,971 | 104,179 | +65,208 |
| United Arab Emirates | 63,100 | 71,565 | +8,465 |
| Czechia | 112,855 | 7,645 | -105,210 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 72,666 | +72,666 |
| United States | 43,876 | 26,853 | -17,023 |
| Germany | 21,915 | 46,462 | +24,547 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 48,842 | +48,842 |
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 | 22,746 |
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 | 9,936 | 12,810 | +2,874 |
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) | 927,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,135 |
| Air transport | 231,877 |
| Other | 22,746 |
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) | 476,500 | 451,377 | -25,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,850 | 265,285 | +147,435 |
| Air transport | 147,792 | 84,085 | -63,707 |
| Other | 9,936 | 12,810 | +2,874 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 413,639 |
| Immingham Docks | 270,761 |
| Southampton | 170,624 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,786 |
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 | 242,700 | 170,939 | -71,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,303 | 106,458 | -57,845 |
| Southampton | 35,365 | 135,259 | +99,894 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,465 | 7,595 | -124,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,131 | 76,655 | +18,524 |
| Dover | 18,618 | 68,967 | +50,349 |
| Hull | 10,044 | 70,946 | +60,902 |
| Felixstowe | 13,443 | 47,567 | +34,124 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,011 | 21,642 | +8,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 926 | 32,747 | +31,821 |
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