Import/export HS code 3206: Coloring materials
Other coloring materials and preparations, including inorganic products used as luminophores
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 98,306,080 |
| Germany | 47,524,524 |
| China | 45,833,217 |
| Netherlands | 37,245,299 |
| France | 19,513,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 55,616,472 | 42,689,608 | -12,926,864 |
| Germany | 29,489,516 | 18,035,008 | -11,454,508 |
| China | 24,730,422 | 21,102,795 | -3,627,627 |
| Netherlands | 14,319,634 | 22,925,665 | +8,606,031 |
| France | 10,418,787 | 9,094,401 | -1,324,386 |
| Spain | 10,992,615 | 6,730,582 | -4,262,033 |
| Luxembourg | 4,560,620 | 4,407,059 | -153,561 |
| Czechia | 4,976,318 | 3,780,412 | -1,195,906 |
| Mexico | 11,913 | 6,336,740 | +6,324,827 |
| Italy | 3,233,201 | 2,695,199 | -538,002 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 69,443,868 |
| China | 53,178,547 |
| United States | 37,534,964 |
| Mexico | 22,959,167 |
| Belgium | 22,446,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 38,624,112 | 30,819,756 | -7,804,356 |
| China | 27,727,207 | 25,451,340 | -2,275,867 |
| United States | 23,809,433 | 13,725,531 | -10,083,902 |
| Mexico | 4,579,258 | 18,379,909 | +13,800,651 |
| Belgium | 11,449,665 | 10,996,999 | -452,666 |
| Netherlands | 11,911,652 | 6,961,805 | -4,949,847 |
| Spain | 11,149,666 | 6,958,761 | -4,190,905 |
| France | 10,982,275 | 6,851,359 | -4,130,916 |
| Luxembourg | 6,777,077 | 5,768,102 | -1,008,975 |
| Czechia | 5,016,453 | 3,797,294 | -1,219,159 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 40 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Merseyside | 18 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 |
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 | 30 | 34 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Kent | 11 | 10 | -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) | 225,282,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,615,423 |
| Air transport | 10,853,109 |
| Other | 7,531,209 |
| Road transport | 1,406,065 |
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) | 125,768,055 | 99,514,868 | -26,253,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,203,735 | 50,411,688 | +3,207,953 |
| Air transport | 5,301,036 | 5,552,073 | +251,037 |
| Other | 4,441,811 | 3,089,398 | -1,352,413 |
| Road transport | 116,609 | 1,289,456 | +1,172,847 |
| Rail transport | 7,858 | 34,237 | +26,379 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 105,460,660 |
| Dover | 56,580,753 |
| Felixstowe | 49,243,453 |
| London | 19,005,781 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,881,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 54,513,848 | 50,946,812 | -3,567,036 |
| Dover | 33,350,077 | 23,230,676 | -10,119,401 |
| Felixstowe | 27,017,252 | 22,226,201 | -4,791,051 |
| London | 10,762,913 | 8,242,868 | -2,520,045 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,629,170 | 7,251,978 | -4,377,192 |
| Southampton | 2,587,876 | 8,701,455 | +6,113,579 |
| Killingholme | 6,326,475 | 4,209,601 | -2,116,874 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,317,878 | 5,770,887 | +1,453,009 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,541,590 | 3,689,846 | -851,744 |
| Hull | 3,246,931 | 4,519,253 | +1,272,322 |
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 | 113 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 91 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 65 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Specialised construction activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 119 |
| 2025-11 | 114 |
| 2025-10 | 119 |
| 2025-09 | 119 |
| 2025-08 | 107 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 118 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 116 |
| ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED | 100 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 97 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 92 |
| OXERRA UK LIMITED | 90 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 89 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 82 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 82 |
| DKSH GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 156 |
| 1m-15m | 132 |
| 15m-54m | 56 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 182,676,942 |
| Germany | 128,935,991 |
| Italy | 74,692,215 |
| France | 65,694,199 |
| Spain | 63,070,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 112,408,361 | 70,268,581 | -42,139,780 |
| Germany | 71,108,291 | 57,827,700 | -13,280,591 |
| Italy | 42,007,602 | 32,684,613 | -9,322,989 |
| France | 40,396,157 | 25,298,042 | -15,098,115 |
| Spain | 34,033,258 | 29,037,490 | -4,995,768 |
| Poland | 23,417,822 | 24,602,706 | +1,184,884 |
| Turkey | 28,833,235 | 16,206,524 | -12,626,711 |
| United States | 24,893,081 | 13,502,141 | -11,390,940 |
| Netherlands | 22,226,331 | 12,610,186 | -9,616,145 |
| China | 19,650,109 | 6,102,428 | -13,547,681 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 683,026 |
| Spain | 5,602 |
| China | 320 |
| Nicaragua | 85 |
| Germany | 81 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 235,854 | 447,172 | +211,318 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,602 | +5,602 |
| China | 320 | 0 | -320 |
| Nicaragua | 85 | 0 | -85 |
| Germany | 73 | 8 | -65 |
| Ireland | 29 | 17 | -12 |
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) | 718,796,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,535,325 |
| Air transport | 26,067,462 |
| Other | 735,639 |
| Road transport | 397,567 |
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) | 403,377,416 | 315,419,548 | -87,957,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,665,357 | 70,869,968 | -96,795,389 |
| Air transport | 14,549,713 | 11,517,749 | -3,031,964 |
| Other | 259,190 | 476,449 | +217,259 |
| Road transport | 281,576 | 115,991 | -165,585 |
| Rail transport | 3,288 | 0 | -3,288 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 355,030,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 249,225,315 |
| Felixstowe | 69,678,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,887,758 |
| Dover | 56,074,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 207,295,524 | 147,734,811 | -59,560,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,440,712 | 114,784,603 | -19,656,109 |
| Felixstowe | 53,870,721 | 15,807,584 | -38,063,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,063,249 | 18,824,509 | -22,238,740 |
| Dover | 37,443,247 | 18,631,099 | -18,812,148 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,545,589 | 6,002,155 | -20,543,434 |
| Southampton | 15,848,220 | 12,691,653 | -3,156,567 |
| Tyne | 10,413,872 | 12,243,681 | +1,829,809 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,789,380 | 9,592,650 | -3,196,730 |
| London | 7,985,201 | 8,979,746 | +994,545 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3206
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other coloring materials and preparations, including inorganic products used as luminophores