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 | 2,708,888 |
| Netherlands | 1,546,775 |
| France | 1,194,166 |
| Germany | 1,192,179 |
| Spain | 1,106,820 |
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 | 1,134,306 | 1,574,582 | +440,276 |
| Netherlands | 1,078,328 | 468,447 | -609,881 |
| France | 684,805 | 509,361 | -175,444 |
| Germany | 641,495 | 550,684 | -90,811 |
| Spain | 411,853 | 694,967 | +283,114 |
| Austria | 221,823 | 239,199 | +17,376 |
| Egypt | 167,493 | 214,583 | +47,090 |
| Turkey | 221,168 | 155,062 | -66,106 |
| United States | 40,913 | 47,390 | +6,477 |
| Greece | 24,493 | 41,035 | +16,542 |
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 | 2,784,050 |
| France | 2,255,444 |
| Spain | 1,716,360 |
| Germany | 556,361 |
| Austria | 472,208 |
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 | 1,392,966 | 1,391,084 | -1,882 |
| France | 1,282,558 | 972,886 | -309,672 |
| Spain | 738,097 | 978,263 | +240,166 |
| Germany | 272,300 | 284,061 | +11,761 |
| Austria | 230,592 | 241,616 | +11,024 |
| Egypt | 165,781 | 214,583 | +48,802 |
| Turkey | 221,168 | 155,062 | -66,106 |
| United States | 182,071 | 179,138 | -2,933 |
| Thailand | 83,037 | 9,375 | -73,662 |
| India | 42,249 | 42,592 | +343 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West of England | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +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) | 5,836,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,201,383 |
| Air transport | 192,125 |
| Road transport | 11,392 |
| 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) | 2,836,232 | 3,000,247 | +164,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,744,639 | 1,456,744 | -287,895 |
| Air transport | 76,200 | 115,925 | +39,725 |
| Road transport | 9,080 | 2,312 | -6,768 |
| Other | 203 | 0 | -203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,996,768 |
| Hull | 1,448,266 |
| Portsmouth | 1,256,616 |
| Eurotunnel | 893,845 |
| Thamesport | 822,112 |
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 | 918,896 | 1,077,872 | +158,976 |
| Hull | 568,020 | 880,246 | +312,226 |
| Portsmouth | 603,427 | 653,189 | +49,762 |
| Eurotunnel | 437,736 | 456,109 | +18,373 |
| Thamesport | 547,711 | 274,401 | -273,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 615,481 | 72,677 | -542,804 |
| Killingholme | 375,917 | 304,638 | -71,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,918 | 164,538 | +10,620 |
| ZLC | 213,036 | 67,970 | -145,066 |
| Purfleet | 26,338 | 168,793 | +142,455 |
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 | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 4,334,636 |
| Italy | 867,223 |
| India | 770,950 |
| Poland | 749,320 |
| 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 | 2,971,067 | 1,363,569 | -1,607,498 |
| Italy | 503,717 | 363,506 | -140,211 |
| India | 411,715 | 359,235 | -52,480 |
| Poland | 497,133 | 252,187 | -244,946 |
| Belarus | 0 | 499,206 | +499,206 |
| Switzerland | 300,200 | 164,821 | -135,379 |
| Belgium | 87,688 | 176,704 | +89,016 |
| United States | 259,962 | 1,145 | -258,817 |
| China | 178,321 | 58,672 | -119,649 |
| Norway | 198,195 | 34,914 | -163,281 |
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 | 58 |
| 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 | 58 | +58 |
| 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) | 6,552,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,802,239 |
| Air transport | 51,252 |
| Other | 1,684 |
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) | 3,342,845 | 3,209,346 | -133,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,079,676 | 722,563 | -2,357,113 |
| Air transport | 12,286 | 38,966 | +26,680 |
| Other | 1,108 | 576 | -532 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,004,018 |
| Hull | 2,751,754 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,440,931 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,436,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 920,704 |
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 | 2,071,466 | 932,552 | -1,138,914 |
| Hull | 1,612,713 | 1,139,041 | -473,672 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,051,587 | 389,344 | -662,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 870,226 | 565,881 | -304,345 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,289 | 726,415 | +532,126 |
| Southampton | 300,397 | 52,549 | -247,848 |
| Liverpool Docks | 175,975 | 6,596 | -169,379 |
| Felixstowe | 53,725 | 24,993 | -28,732 |
| Heysham | 44,912 | 21,612 | -23,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,968 | 36,767 | +32,799 |
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