Import/export HS code 3211: Paint driers
Prepared driers used to speed up the drying process of paints and varnishes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,214,734 |
| Spain | 1,685,941 |
| France | 1,408,916 |
| Netherlands | 1,336,279 |
| Germany | 1,073,299 |
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 | 1,258,007 | 1,956,727 | +698,720 |
| Spain | 463,031 | 1,222,910 | +759,879 |
| France | 745,942 | 662,974 | -82,968 |
| Netherlands | 904,537 | 431,742 | -472,795 |
| Germany | 571,001 | 502,298 | -68,703 |
| Turkey | 172,965 | 397,012 | +224,047 |
| Egypt | 189,584 | 248,175 | +58,591 |
| Austria | 247,418 | 188,231 | -59,187 |
| United States | 38,490 | 52,680 | +14,190 |
| Switzerland | 20,463 | 66,626 | +46,163 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,942,259 |
| Spain | 2,528,982 |
| France | 2,338,772 |
| Turkey | 569,977 |
| Austria | 445,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,495,272 | 1,446,987 | -48,285 |
| Spain | 808,031 | 1,720,951 | +912,920 |
| France | 1,172,183 | 1,166,589 | -5,594 |
| Turkey | 172,965 | 397,012 | +224,047 |
| Austria | 254,461 | 190,648 | -63,813 |
| Egypt | 189,584 | 248,175 | +58,591 |
| Germany | 215,211 | 216,592 | +1,381 |
| United States | 175,099 | 220,180 | +45,081 |
| Thailand | 74,421 | 9,406 | -65,015 |
| India | 40,837 | 41,393 | +556 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 6,491,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,543,876 |
| Air transport | 250,387 |
| Road transport | 206,340 |
| Other | 203 |
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) | 2,792,919 | 3,698,165 | +905,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,777,396 | 1,766,480 | -10,916 |
| Air transport | 94,476 | 155,911 | +61,435 |
| Road transport | 9,080 | 197,260 | +188,180 |
| Other | 203 | 0 | -203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,605,221 |
| Hull | 1,420,646 |
| Portsmouth | 1,374,000 |
| Thamesport | 1,079,675 |
| Eurotunnel | 871,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,039,209 | 1,566,012 | +526,803 |
| Hull | 682,672 | 737,974 | +55,302 |
| Portsmouth | 686,137 | 687,863 | +1,726 |
| Thamesport | 572,205 | 507,470 | -64,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 379,398 | 491,717 | +112,319 |
| Killingholme | 340,022 | 280,041 | -59,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 405,957 | 163,288 | -242,669 |
| ZLC | 164,833 | 282,711 | +117,878 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,147 | 187,923 | +30,776 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,575 | 214,994 | +200,419 |
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 | 28 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 3,747,576 |
| India | 798,210 |
| Italy | 743,968 |
| Poland | 630,683 |
| Belarus | 499,206 |
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 | 2,867,756 | 879,820 | -1,987,936 |
| India | 550,455 | 247,755 | -302,700 |
| Italy | 441,383 | 302,585 | -138,798 |
| Poland | 428,036 | 202,647 | -225,389 |
| Belarus | 268,409 | 230,797 | -37,612 |
| Switzerland | 140,096 | 164,821 | +24,725 |
| Belgium | 87,688 | 186,558 | +98,870 |
| China | 177,785 | 58,643 | -119,142 |
| Norway | 187,542 | 34,914 | -152,628 |
| Germany | 64,690 | 112,663 | +47,973 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 89 |
| XI | 86 |
| Italy | 47 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 89 | +89 |
| XI | 0 | 86 | +86 |
| Italy | 0 | 47 | +47 |
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) | 6,637,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,769,698 |
| Air transport | 46,719 |
| Other | 1,511 |
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) | 4,132,784 | 2,504,627 | -1,628,157 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,219,951 | 549,747 | -1,670,204 |
| Air transport | 7,782 | 38,937 | +31,155 |
| Other | 1,174 | 337 | -837 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,501,418 |
| Hull | 2,434,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,430,875 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,264,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,026,042 |
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 | 1,537,187 | 964,231 | -572,956 |
| Hull | 1,755,163 | 679,541 | -1,075,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,042,349 | 388,526 | -653,823 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,017,882 | 246,375 | -771,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 468,649 | 557,393 | +88,744 |
| Southampton | 292,070 | 52,549 | -239,521 |
| Heysham | 56,443 | 71,815 | +15,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,037 | 7,528 | -78,509 |
| Felixstowe | 50,464 | 24,993 | -25,471 |
| Tyne | 0 | 39,872 | +39,872 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared driers used to speed up the drying process of paints and varnishes