Import/export HS code 3210: Paint and varnish products
Includes all kinds of paints, varnishes, enamels, lacquers, and water-based pigments used for leather finishing
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,556,356 |
| Netherlands | 6,157,996 |
| Belgium | 4,781,157 |
| France | 3,660,309 |
| United States | 3,181,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18,610,057 | 15,946,299 | -2,663,758 |
| Netherlands | 3,210,839 | 2,947,157 | -263,682 |
| Belgium | 2,847,732 | 1,933,425 | -914,307 |
| France | 2,357,841 | 1,302,468 | -1,055,373 |
| United States | 1,775,138 | 1,406,498 | -368,640 |
| Ireland | 1,052,985 | 758,957 | -294,028 |
| Sweden | 854,857 | 953,765 | +98,908 |
| China | 554,452 | 684,956 | +130,504 |
| Italy | 598,356 | 443,205 | -155,151 |
| Cyprus | 502,530 | 398,264 | -104,266 |
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 | 38,585,895 |
| Netherlands | 5,893,037 |
| United States | 4,252,074 |
| Sweden | 1,897,132 |
| China | 1,739,130 |
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 | 21,266,828 | 17,319,067 | -3,947,761 |
| Netherlands | 2,953,028 | 2,940,009 | -13,019 |
| United States | 2,208,296 | 2,043,778 | -164,518 |
| Sweden | 876,318 | 1,020,814 | +144,496 |
| China | 882,587 | 856,543 | -26,044 |
| Spain | 806,248 | 777,080 | -29,168 |
| Belgium | 896,384 | 513,744 | -382,640 |
| Italy | 678,538 | 649,731 | -28,807 |
| Poland | 630,149 | 414,178 | -215,971 |
| France | 515,329 | 406,875 | -108,454 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 52,872,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,267,782 |
| Air transport | 3,433,589 |
| Other | 1,876,990 |
| Road transport | 400,783 |
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) | 28,338,931 | 24,533,960 | -3,804,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,276,623 | 1,991,159 | -1,285,464 |
| Air transport | 1,786,202 | 1,647,387 | -138,815 |
| Other | 1,086,379 | 790,611 | -295,768 |
| Road transport | 184,245 | 216,538 | +32,293 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,414,954 |
| Dover | 9,268,206 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,968,177 |
| Harwich | 6,263,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,783,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,915,755 | 9,499,199 | -4,416,556 |
| Dover | 5,244,157 | 4,024,049 | -1,220,108 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,167,066 | 3,801,111 | -365,955 |
| Harwich | 2,395,126 | 3,868,310 | +1,473,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,208,851 | 2,574,497 | +365,646 |
| 000 | 1,086,379 | 790,611 | -295,768 |
| London Stansted Airport | 597,558 | 605,185 | +7,627 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 720,161 | 465,805 | -254,356 |
| Southampton | 623,984 | 450,106 | -173,878 |
| Killingholme | 718,882 | 339,379 | -379,503 |
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 | 46 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Specialised construction activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 47 |
| 2025-08 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 58 |
| HUBERGROUP UK LIMITED | 53 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 52 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 49 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 45 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SCOTTISH LEATHER GROUP OPERATIONS LIMITED | 43 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 42 |
| E.M.RICHFORD,LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,377,853 |
| Ireland | 4,393,951 |
| United States | 3,841,814 |
| Turkey | 3,612,063 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,854,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,395,400 | 1,982,453 | -1,412,947 |
| Ireland | 2,218,599 | 2,175,352 | -43,247 |
| United States | 1,700,285 | 2,141,529 | +441,244 |
| Turkey | 1,420,361 | 2,191,702 | +771,341 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,621,884 | 232,542 | -2,389,342 |
| France | 1,471,154 | 1,355,333 | -115,821 |
| Belgium | 1,021,501 | 1,785,899 | +764,398 |
| Germany | 1,592,047 | 1,130,602 | -461,445 |
| Spain | 1,405,392 | 981,953 | -423,439 |
| Poland | 1,368,042 | 347,119 | -1,020,923 |
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 | 3,145,477 |
| France | 57,870 |
| United States | 10,809 |
| China | 5,080 |
| Germany | 2,253 |
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 | 1,615,211 | 1,530,266 | -84,945 |
| France | 28,139 | 29,731 | +1,592 |
| United States | 10,240 | 569 | -9,671 |
| China | 3,931 | 1,149 | -2,782 |
| Germany | 2,253 | 0 | -2,253 |
| Ireland | 1,042 | 511 | -531 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,470 | +1,470 |
| New Zealand | 709 | 671 | -38 |
| Spain | 30 | 3 | -27 |
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) | 29,848,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,344,747 |
| Air transport | 9,781,659 |
| Other | 3,241,471 |
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) | 16,671,040 | 13,177,909 | -3,493,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,040,707 | 4,304,040 | -1,736,667 |
| Air transport | 5,194,032 | 4,587,627 | -606,405 |
| Other | 1,671,398 | 1,570,073 | -101,325 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,830,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,795,309 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,702,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,434,120 |
| 000 | 3,241,471 |
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 | 11,833,698 | 7,996,428 | -3,837,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,808,142 | 3,987,167 | +179,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,991,890 | 2,710,733 | -281,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,863,116 | 1,571,004 | -292,112 |
| 000 | 1,671,398 | 1,570,073 | -101,325 |
| Southampton | 1,274,372 | 1,205,403 | -68,969 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,455,797 | 650,777 | -805,020 |
| ZLC | 590,595 | 951,692 | +361,097 |
| Holyhead | 596,545 | 634,100 | +37,555 |
| London Stansted Airport | 567,373 | 260,988 | -306,385 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all kinds of paints, varnishes, enamels, lacquers, and water-based pigments used for leather finishing