Import/export HS code 321310: Paint sets for artists and students
Pre-packaged sets of paints and colors for artists, students, or hobbyists
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 22,173,113 |
| France | 2,948,796 |
| Spain | 2,518,377 |
| United States | 1,620,081 |
| Denmark | 1,590,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,236,751 | 10,936,362 | -300,389 |
| France | 1,574,958 | 1,373,838 | -201,120 |
| Spain | 1,182,473 | 1,335,904 | +153,431 |
| United States | 813,369 | 806,712 | -6,657 |
| Denmark | 751,033 | 839,840 | +88,807 |
| Netherlands | 394,544 | 296,610 | -97,934 |
| Dominican Republic | 154,291 | 290,130 | +135,839 |
| Germany | 202,998 | 212,240 | +9,242 |
| Japan | 169,994 | 196,436 | +26,442 |
| Belgium | 261,761 | 43,225 | -218,536 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,743,713 |
| Spain | 3,123,674 |
| France | 2,118,827 |
| United States | 1,537,369 |
| Norway | 862,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,151,490 | 11,592,223 | -559,267 |
| Spain | 1,481,903 | 1,641,771 | +159,868 |
| France | 1,105,656 | 1,013,171 | -92,485 |
| United States | 791,712 | 745,657 | -46,055 |
| Norway | 406,251 | 456,703 | +50,452 |
| Germany | 216,650 | 271,447 | +54,797 |
| Dominican Republic | 154,291 | 302,157 | +147,866 |
| Japan | 179,046 | 200,332 | +21,286 |
| Italy | 146,625 | 116,254 | -30,371 |
| Netherlands | 161,883 | 98,253 | -63,630 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 40 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| West Central Scotland | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 27 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,848,888 |
| Air transport | 7,133,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,027,872 |
| Other | 474,578 |
| Road transport | 54,578 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,653,408 | 10,195,480 | -457,928 |
| Air transport | 3,384,514 | 3,748,961 | +364,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,949,247 | 3,078,625 | +129,378 |
| Other | 410,908 | 63,670 | -347,238 |
| Road transport | 6,469 | 48,109 | +41,640 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,169,848 |
| Southampton | 5,100,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,728,402 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,704,207 |
| Portsmouth | 1,713,609 |
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 | 4,478,382 | 2,691,466 | -1,786,916 |
| Southampton | 3,237,875 | 1,862,857 | -1,375,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,059,709 | 3,668,693 | +2,608,984 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,730,225 | 1,973,982 | +243,757 |
| Portsmouth | 841,602 | 872,007 | +30,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 836,446 | 862,744 | +26,298 |
| Liverpool Docks | 874,549 | 744,528 | -130,021 |
| London | 873,326 | 350,207 | -523,119 |
| 499 | 259,246 | 895,345 | +636,099 |
| Dover | 431,604 | 524,129 | +92,525 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
96 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
32 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 108 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 104 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 102 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 85 |
| GLOBAL ART SUPPLIES LIMITED | 77 |
| TJX UK | 67 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 66 |
| RMS INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 63 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 62 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 5,397,205 |
| United States | 3,791,599 |
| France | 2,943,571 |
| Australia | 2,914,678 |
| China | 503,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 3,061,141 | 2,336,064 | -725,077 |
| United States | 1,443,897 | 2,347,702 | +903,805 |
| France | 1,674,000 | 1,269,571 | -404,429 |
| Australia | 292,884 | 2,621,794 | +2,328,910 |
| China | 116,757 | 386,444 | +269,687 |
| Ireland | 258,475 | 148,193 | -110,282 |
| Germany | 171,292 | 101,652 | -69,640 |
| South Korea | 53,276 | 210,573 | +157,297 |
| Spain | 143,776 | 46,843 | -96,933 |
| Canada | 82,186 | 70,785 | -11,401 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,369 |
| Germany | 1,382 |
| South Africa | 301 |
| XI | 55 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 2,369 | +2,369 |
| Germany | 1,382 | 0 | -1,382 |
| South Africa | 55 | 246 | +191 |
| XI | 40 | 15 | -25 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,084,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,507,798 |
| Air transport | 1,203,942 |
| Other | 4,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,163,715 | 7,921,043 | +2,757,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,557,983 | 1,949,815 | -608,168 |
| Air transport | 666,572 | 537,370 | -129,202 |
| Other | 1,653 | 2,816 | +1,163 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 8,969,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,551,498 |
| Southampton | 2,648,928 |
| Felixstowe | 817,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 548,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,017,273 | 4,951,747 | +934,474 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,925,946 | 1,625,552 | -300,394 |
| Southampton | 543,262 | 2,105,666 | +1,562,404 |
| Felixstowe | 193,410 | 624,074 | +430,664 |
| Liverpool Docks | 318,545 | 229,842 | -88,703 |
| Dover | 256,142 | 74,972 | -181,170 |
| ZLC | 144,685 | 181,400 | +36,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 229,887 | 81,997 | -147,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 143,479 | 101,590 | -41,889 |
| Holyhead | 128,265 | 104,000 | -24,265 |
Quick facts
HS code: 321310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pre-packaged sets of paints and colors for artists, students, or hobbyists