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 | 3,250,351 |
| Spain | 1,822,674 |
| France | 1,319,675 |
| Netherlands | 1,196,536 |
| Germany | 998,367 |
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 | 1,363,855 | 1,886,496 | +522,641 |
| Spain | 380,237 | 1,442,437 | +1,062,200 |
| France | 649,312 | 670,363 | +21,051 |
| Netherlands | 923,498 | 273,038 | -650,460 |
| Germany | 594,778 | 403,589 | -191,189 |
| Turkey | 171,655 | 373,122 | +201,467 |
| Austria | 247,871 | 221,586 | -26,285 |
| Egypt | 227,452 | 210,307 | -17,145 |
| United States | 58,408 | 34,316 | -24,092 |
| Switzerland | 22,565 | 61,410 | +38,845 |
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 | 2,848,600 |
| Spain | 2,645,782 |
| France | 2,183,588 |
| Turkey | 544,777 |
| Austria | 471,874 |
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 | 1,559,702 | 1,288,898 | -270,804 |
| Spain | 659,339 | 1,986,443 | +1,327,104 |
| France | 1,199,535 | 984,053 | -215,482 |
| Turkey | 171,655 | 373,122 | +201,467 |
| Austria | 247,871 | 224,003 | -23,868 |
| Germany | 226,941 | 237,964 | +11,023 |
| Egypt | 227,452 | 210,307 | -17,145 |
| United States | 221,035 | 163,682 | -57,353 |
| China | 14,576 | 61,937 | +47,361 |
| India | 47,282 | 28,798 | -18,484 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 6,531,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,380,615 |
| Air transport | 258,092 |
| Road transport | 215,226 |
| 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) | 2,896,642 | 3,634,772 | +738,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,683,436 | 1,697,179 | +13,743 |
| Air transport | 112,830 | 145,262 | +32,432 |
| Road transport | 9,080 | 206,146 | +197,066 |
| Other | 203 | 0 | -203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,862,657 |
| Hull | 1,300,355 |
| Portsmouth | 1,255,279 |
| Thamesport | 1,054,070 |
| Eurotunnel | 864,374 |
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 | 1,096,428 | 1,766,229 | +669,801 |
| Hull | 868,685 | 431,670 | -437,015 |
| Portsmouth | 601,686 | 653,593 | +51,907 |
| Thamesport | 484,463 | 569,607 | +85,144 |
| Eurotunnel | 356,226 | 508,148 | +151,922 |
| Killingholme | 334,006 | 280,041 | -53,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 286,775 | 162,386 | -124,389 |
| ZLC | 130,083 | 289,147 | +159,064 |
| London Gateway Port | 162,859 | 182,211 | +19,352 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 267,336 | +267,336 |
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
|
29 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
2 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 3,067,721 |
| India | 694,071 |
| Italy | 657,341 |
| Belarus | 499,206 |
| Poland | 454,154 |
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 | 2,624,893 | 442,828 | -2,182,065 |
| India | 561,860 | 132,211 | -429,649 |
| Italy | 451,305 | 206,036 | -245,269 |
| Belarus | 453,632 | 45,574 | -408,058 |
| Poland | 323,138 | 131,016 | -192,122 |
| Switzerland | 140,096 | 166,539 | +26,443 |
| Belgium | 137,785 | 91,304 | -46,481 |
| China | 188,271 | 23,148 | -165,123 |
| Norway | 158,286 | 34,914 | -123,372 |
| Ireland | 77,250 | 86,221 | +8,971 |
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 | 47 | 0 | -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) | 6,065,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,766,463 |
| Air transport | 62,338 |
| Other | 1,127 |
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) | 4,427,094 | 1,638,395 | -2,788,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,415,357 | 351,106 | -1,064,251 |
| Air transport | 8,037 | 54,301 | +46,264 |
| Other | 879 | 248 | -631 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,111,514 |
| Hull | 1,992,723 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,240,800 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,026,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 978,599 |
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 | 1,384,241 | 727,273 | -656,968 |
| Hull | 1,704,492 | 288,231 | -1,416,261 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,004,999 | 235,801 | -769,198 |
| Middlesbrough | 853,405 | 173,003 | -680,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 613,661 | 364,938 | -248,723 |
| Southampton | 101,805 | 46,505 | -55,300 |
| Heysham | 57,906 | 70,333 | +12,427 |
| Felixstowe | 50,464 | 24,993 | -25,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,808 | 53,371 | +50,563 |
| Tyne | 39,872 | 0 | -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