Import/export HS code 320210: Synthetic tanning substances
Man-made chemicals used for tanning leather, often replacing natural materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,546,736 |
| Germany | 1,087,690 |
| France | 601,177 |
| Netherlands | 589,925 |
| Italy | 396,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,258,143 | 1,288,593 | +30,450 |
| Germany | 510,701 | 576,989 | +66,288 |
| France | 300,947 | 300,230 | -717 |
| Netherlands | 261,571 | 328,354 | +66,783 |
| Italy | 195,727 | 200,876 | +5,149 |
| Austria | 46,808 | 43,102 | -3,706 |
| Australia | 28,246 | 28,662 | +416 |
| Belgium | 25,048 | 0 | -25,048 |
| United States | 1,359 | 9,436 | +8,077 |
| India | 0 | 4,215 | +4,215 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,233,947 |
| France | 784,129 |
| Germany | 571,480 |
| Italy | 475,289 |
| Netherlands | 210,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,550,757 | 1,683,190 | +132,433 |
| France | 307,072 | 477,057 | +169,985 |
| Germany | 461,694 | 109,786 | -351,908 |
| Italy | 220,058 | 255,231 | +35,173 |
| Netherlands | 47,044 | 163,377 | +116,333 |
| Australia | 21,676 | 28,662 | +6,986 |
| China | 19,976 | 21,662 | +1,686 |
| India | 0 | 32,056 | +32,056 |
| United States | 1,359 | 9,436 | +8,077 |
| Pakistan | 2,474 | 0 | -2,474 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,891,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 460,711 |
| Air transport | 65,289 |
| Other | 265 |
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) | 2,327,394 | 2,563,764 | +236,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,684 | 173,027 | -114,657 |
| Air transport | 20,012 | 45,277 | +25,265 |
| Other | 80 | 185 | +105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,453,724 |
| Middlesbrough | 657,488 |
| Dover | 586,828 |
| Killingholme | 454,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 377,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,215,661 | 1,238,063 | +22,402 |
| Middlesbrough | 452,295 | 205,193 | -247,102 |
| Dover | 182,208 | 404,620 | +222,412 |
| Killingholme | 194,958 | 259,560 | +64,602 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,924 | 236,648 | +95,724 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 160,922 | 0 | -160,922 |
| Hull | 81,515 | 74,362 | -7,153 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,552 | 106,642 | +86,090 |
| Felixstowe | 34,367 | 85,777 | +51,410 |
| London | 61,094 | 20,323 | -40,771 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 240,656 |
| Italy | 94,747 |
| United States | 69,761 |
| Turkey | 28,510 |
| Belgium | 20,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 86,521 | 154,135 | +67,614 |
| Italy | 44,891 | 49,856 | +4,965 |
| United States | 15,066 | 54,695 | +39,629 |
| Turkey | 28,510 | 0 | -28,510 |
| Belgium | 7,893 | 12,199 | +4,306 |
| Netherlands | 7,447 | 9,760 | +2,313 |
| Australia | 7,410 | 0 | -7,410 |
| Denmark | 1,098 | 5,787 | +4,689 |
| Poland | 2,124 | 3,752 | +1,628 |
| South Africa | 4,799 | 0 | -4,799 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 16 | +16 |
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) | 213,767 |
| Other | 163,943 |
| Air transport | 81,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,808 |
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) | 129,223 | 84,544 | -44,679 |
| Other | 30,335 | 133,608 | +103,273 |
| Air transport | 47,893 | 33,426 | -14,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,534 | 55,274 | +44,740 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 163,943 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,021 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,540 |
| ZLC | 45,706 |
| Dover | 36,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 30,335 | 133,608 | +103,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,605 | 25,416 | -51,189 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,160 | 42,380 | +36,220 |
| ZLC | 21,472 | 24,234 | +2,762 |
| Dover | 0 | 36,456 | +36,456 |
| Southampton | 2,941 | 28,635 | +25,694 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,556 | 7,982 | -8,574 |
| Heysham | 18,720 | 0 | -18,720 |
| Fishguard | 14,965 | 0 | -14,965 |
| Milford | 7,257 | 0 | -7,257 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Man-made chemicals used for tanning leather, often replacing natural materials