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 | 2,783,376 |
| Germany | 653,848 |
| Spain | 571,391 |
| South Africa | 302,546 |
| Belgium | 257,002 |
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 | 1,286,093 | 1,497,283 | +211,190 |
| Germany | 360,312 | 293,536 | -66,776 |
| Spain | 240,318 | 331,073 | +90,755 |
| South Africa | 232,151 | 70,395 | -161,756 |
| Belgium | 123,913 | 133,089 | +9,176 |
| Netherlands | 121,562 | 108,679 | -12,883 |
| United States | 9,339 | 163,028 | +153,689 |
| Argentina | 40,513 | 109,169 | +68,656 |
| Italy | 38,938 | 72,246 | +33,308 |
| 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 | 2,901,088 |
| Spain | 575,280 |
| Argentina | 487,423 |
| South Africa | 345,100 |
| Germany | 302,298 |
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 | 1,295,900 | 1,605,188 | +309,288 |
| Spain | 243,137 | 332,143 | +89,006 |
| Argentina | 190,880 | 296,543 | +105,663 |
| South Africa | 240,809 | 104,291 | -136,518 |
| Germany | 181,809 | 120,489 | -61,320 |
| Belgium | 132,425 | 131,253 | -1,172 |
| China | 130,393 | 45,136 | -85,257 |
| Italy | 81,865 | 78,623 | -3,242 |
| Slovenia | 51,838 | 70,119 | +18,281 |
| Netherlands | 74,335 | 33,510 | -40,825 |
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 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,512,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,839,210 |
| Air transport | 406,918 |
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) | 1,715,030 | 1,797,260 | +82,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 904,437 | 934,773 | +30,336 |
| Air transport | 208,949 | 197,969 | -10,980 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,544,697 |
| London | 629,000 |
| Felixstowe | 520,481 |
| Immingham Docks | 401,805 |
| Dover | 332,438 |
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 | 1,277,880 | 1,266,817 | -11,063 |
| London | 295,204 | 333,796 | +38,592 |
| Felixstowe | 311,714 | 208,767 | -102,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,188 | 200,617 | -571 |
| Dover | 120,501 | 211,937 | +91,436 |
| Southampton | 21,344 | 248,717 | +227,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,389 | 67,418 | -126,971 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,238 | 104,622 | -7,616 |
| Liverpool Docks | 72,800 | 104,954 | +32,154 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OQEMA LIMITED | 44 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 32 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 19 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 18 |
| WYRESIDE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 11 |
| ITASCA GROUP PLC | 9 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 9 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 333,378 |
| Italy | 174,711 |
| France | 168,916 |
| Netherlands | 137,125 |
| 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 | 118,307 | 215,071 | +96,764 |
| Italy | 98,667 | 76,044 | -22,623 |
| France | 77,777 | 91,139 | +13,362 |
| Netherlands | 24,559 | 112,566 | +88,007 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,228 | 93,437 | +52,209 |
| Czechia | 120,137 | 7,645 | -112,492 |
| Singapore | 74,284 | 0 | -74,284 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 72,666 | +72,666 |
| United States | 42,203 | 24,458 | -17,745 |
| 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 | 20,887 |
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 | 7,738 | 13,149 | +5,411 |
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) | 953,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 453,805 |
| Air transport | 219,182 |
| Other | 20,887 |
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) | 392,917 | 560,775 | +167,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,049 | 293,756 | +133,707 |
| Air transport | 175,201 | 43,981 | -131,220 |
| Other | 7,738 | 13,149 | +5,411 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 447,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 266,104 |
| Southampton | 165,141 |
| East Midlands Airport | 141,718 |
| 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 | 233,366 | 214,105 | -19,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,921 | 163,183 | +60,262 |
| Southampton | 20,713 | 144,428 | +123,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,123 | 7,595 | -126,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,259 | 98,527 | +62,268 |
| Liverpool Docks | 88,710 | 15,330 | -73,380 |
| Dover | 18,618 | 68,967 | +50,349 |
| Hull | 0 | 80,990 | +80,990 |
| Felixstowe | 16,467 | 43,629 | +27,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,927 | 32,747 | +7,820 |
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