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 | 39,224,461 |
| Netherlands | 6,975,665 |
| Belgium | 4,727,959 |
| United States | 3,530,196 |
| France | 3,363,511 |
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 | 18,807,928 | 20,416,533 | +1,608,605 |
| Netherlands | 2,930,245 | 4,045,420 | +1,115,175 |
| Belgium | 2,942,887 | 1,785,072 | -1,157,815 |
| United States | 1,894,529 | 1,635,667 | -258,862 |
| France | 2,108,739 | 1,254,772 | -853,967 |
| Sweden | 866,529 | 1,198,334 | +331,805 |
| Ireland | 1,065,130 | 801,557 | -263,573 |
| Spain | 84,960 | 1,430,916 | +1,345,956 |
| China | 683,294 | 799,960 | +116,666 |
| Italy | 545,207 | 528,160 | -17,047 |
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 | 43,111,093 |
| Netherlands | 6,569,269 |
| United States | 4,794,734 |
| Sweden | 2,167,161 |
| China | 1,980,190 |
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 | 21,286,627 | 21,824,466 | +537,839 |
| Netherlands | 2,734,740 | 3,834,529 | +1,099,789 |
| United States | 2,320,500 | 2,474,234 | +153,734 |
| Sweden | 924,069 | 1,243,092 | +319,023 |
| China | 1,082,613 | 897,577 | -185,036 |
| Spain | 792,354 | 974,466 | +182,112 |
| Italy | 649,652 | 771,229 | +121,577 |
| Belgium | 848,624 | 566,834 | -281,790 |
| Poland | 552,410 | 500,559 | -51,851 |
| Switzerland | 547,978 | 504,321 | -43,657 |
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 | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +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) | 59,129,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,712,970 |
| Air transport | 3,685,101 |
| Other | 1,914,768 |
| Road transport | 586,303 |
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) | 28,387,974 | 30,741,178 | +2,353,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,195,517 | 2,517,453 | -678,064 |
| Air transport | 1,803,498 | 1,881,603 | +78,105 |
| Other | 1,092,888 | 821,880 | -271,008 |
| Road transport | 235,052 | 351,251 | +116,199 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,584,467 |
| Dover | 10,554,727 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,432,610 |
| Harwich | 7,913,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,378,709 |
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 | 13,800,134 | 11,784,333 | -2,015,801 |
| Dover | 4,402,369 | 6,152,358 | +1,749,989 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,347,203 | 4,085,407 | -261,796 |
| Harwich | 3,098,247 | 4,814,918 | +1,716,671 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,070,245 | 3,308,464 | +1,238,219 |
| 000 | 1,092,888 | 821,880 | -271,008 |
| London Stansted Airport | 671,062 | 652,746 | -18,316 |
| Southampton | 706,091 | 592,002 | -114,089 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 666,320 | 492,995 | -173,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 486,304 | 669,157 | +182,853 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 48 |
| 2026-03 | 48 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-12 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 62 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 56 |
| HUBERGROUP UK LIMITED | 56 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 49 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SCOTTISH LEATHER GROUP OPERATIONS LIMITED | 47 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 46 |
| E.M.RICHFORD,LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 5,904,809 |
| Ireland | 4,924,954 |
| Turkey | 4,472,849 |
| United States | 4,301,832 |
| Belgium | 3,632,854 |
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 | 3,377,188 | 2,527,621 | -849,567 |
| Ireland | 2,343,601 | 2,581,353 | +237,752 |
| Turkey | 2,108,949 | 2,363,900 | +254,951 |
| United States | 2,029,825 | 2,272,007 | +242,182 |
| Belgium | 1,385,963 | 2,246,891 | +860,928 |
| France | 1,633,846 | 1,370,448 | -263,398 |
| Spain | 1,502,136 | 1,215,266 | -286,870 |
| Germany | 1,498,816 | 1,186,864 | -311,952 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,368,472 | 242,782 | -2,125,690 |
| Australia | 826,120 | 1,009,754 | +183,634 |
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 | 3,398,007 |
| France | 54,584 |
| New Zealand | 33,697 |
| United States | 9,344 |
| China | 4,352 |
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 | 1,634,329 | 1,763,678 | +129,349 |
| France | 31,516 | 23,068 | -8,448 |
| New Zealand | 1,380 | 32,317 | +30,937 |
| United States | 8,996 | 348 | -8,648 |
| China | 3,872 | 480 | -3,392 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,724 | +2,724 |
| Germany | 2,253 | 0 | -2,253 |
| Ireland | 958 | 1,232 | +274 |
| Spain | 33 | 0 | -33 |
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) | 33,717,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,220,660 |
| Air transport | 9,734,422 |
| Other | 3,523,600 |
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) | 18,197,311 | 15,519,890 | -2,677,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,123,998 | 5,096,662 | -1,027,336 |
| Air transport | 5,358,173 | 4,376,249 | -981,924 |
| Other | 1,693,160 | 1,830,440 | +137,280 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,665,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,255,875 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,534,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,850,458 |
| 000 | 3,523,600 |
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 | 12,504,249 | 9,161,726 | -3,342,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,345,883 | 4,909,992 | +564,109 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,060,460 | 2,474,017 | -586,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,960,390 | 1,890,068 | -70,322 |
| 000 | 1,693,160 | 1,830,440 | +137,280 |
| Southampton | 1,402,381 | 1,237,207 | -165,174 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,617,527 | 855,730 | -761,797 |
| ZLC | 655,587 | 834,965 | +179,378 |
| Holyhead | 636,416 | 718,665 | +82,249 |
| London Stansted Airport | 594,117 | 261,299 | -332,818 |
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