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 | 22,790,048 |
| France | 3,182,119 |
| Spain | 2,495,201 |
| United States | 1,750,738 |
| Denmark | 1,641,137 |
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 | 11,046,033 | 11,744,015 | +697,982 |
| France | 1,638,239 | 1,543,880 | -94,359 |
| Spain | 1,138,149 | 1,357,052 | +218,903 |
| United States | 902,800 | 847,938 | -54,862 |
| Denmark | 708,462 | 932,675 | +224,213 |
| Netherlands | 382,129 | 331,117 | -51,012 |
| Dominican Republic | 130,340 | 342,664 | +212,324 |
| Germany | 195,253 | 230,178 | +34,925 |
| Japan | 163,190 | 212,468 | +49,278 |
| Italy | 190,952 | 142,743 | -48,209 |
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 | 24,387,555 |
| Spain | 3,137,751 |
| France | 2,241,484 |
| United States | 1,660,189 |
| Norway | 872,030 |
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 | 11,969,706 | 12,417,849 | +448,143 |
| Spain | 1,413,254 | 1,724,497 | +311,243 |
| France | 1,154,884 | 1,086,600 | -68,284 |
| United States | 869,418 | 790,771 | -78,647 |
| Norway | 375,611 | 496,419 | +120,808 |
| Germany | 210,709 | 292,988 | +82,279 |
| Dominican Republic | 130,340 | 354,691 | +224,351 |
| Japan | 170,848 | 217,758 | +46,910 |
| Italy | 184,214 | 133,870 | -50,344 |
| Netherlands | 166,599 | 111,200 | -55,399 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 42 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| West Central Scotland | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 30 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| 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) | 21,502,121 |
| Air transport | 7,261,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,342,940 |
| Other | 508,403 |
| Road transport | 48,223 |
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) | 10,568,455 | 10,933,666 | +365,211 |
| Air transport | 3,332,213 | 3,929,614 | +597,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,996,713 | 3,346,227 | +349,514 |
| Other | 393,882 | 114,521 | -279,361 |
| Road transport | 6,469 | 41,754 | +35,285 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,586,954 |
| Southampton | 5,399,235 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,611,077 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,687,874 |
| Portsmouth | 1,797,399 |
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 | 4,661,722 | 2,925,232 | -1,736,490 |
| Southampton | 3,391,840 | 2,007,395 | -1,384,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 728,442 | 3,882,635 | +3,154,193 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,648,079 | 2,039,795 | +391,716 |
| Portsmouth | 895,469 | 901,930 | +6,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 801,191 | 952,922 | +151,731 |
| Liverpool Docks | 799,087 | 836,374 | +37,287 |
| London | 870,200 | 447,610 | -422,590 |
| 499 | 178,574 | 921,487 | +742,913 |
| Dover | 485,858 | 574,819 | +88,961 |
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 | 102 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 107 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 103 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 101 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 84 |
| GLOBAL ART SUPPLIES LIMITED | 76 |
| TJX UK | 66 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 66 |
| RMS INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 62 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 61 |
| 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 | 70 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 5,846,868 |
| United States | 3,895,148 |
| France | 3,009,307 |
| Australia | 2,882,840 |
| China | 521,234 |
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 | 1,844,535 | 4,002,333 | +2,157,798 |
| United States | 1,505,595 | 2,389,553 | +883,958 |
| France | 1,665,065 | 1,344,242 | -320,823 |
| Australia | 245,603 | 2,637,237 | +2,391,634 |
| China | 94,199 | 427,035 | +332,836 |
| Ireland | 303,636 | 162,687 | -140,949 |
| Germany | 151,520 | 123,467 | -28,053 |
| South Korea | 44,095 | 219,754 | +175,659 |
| Spain | 168,147 | 69,730 | -98,417 |
| Canada | 73,602 | 82,574 | +8,972 |
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 | 132 |
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 | 117 | 15 | -102 |
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) | 13,613,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,740,568 |
| Air transport | 1,263,793 |
| Other | 4,556 |
| Road transport | 2,209 |
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) | 3,859,991 | 9,753,140 | +5,893,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,632,351 | 2,108,217 | -524,134 |
| Air transport | 690,478 | 573,315 | -117,163 |
| Other | 1,727 | 2,829 | +1,102 |
| Road transport | 2,209 | 0 | -2,209 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,577,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,682,640 |
| Southampton | 2,591,369 |
| Felixstowe | 788,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 566,794 |
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 | 2,838,466 | 6,738,657 | +3,900,191 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,938,253 | 1,744,387 | -193,866 |
| Southampton | 550,938 | 2,040,431 | +1,489,493 |
| Felixstowe | 71,727 | 716,970 | +645,243 |
| Liverpool Docks | 313,561 | 253,233 | -60,328 |
| Dover | 267,920 | 80,027 | -187,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 240,289 | 107,304 | -132,985 |
| ZLC | 149,787 | 190,180 | +40,393 |
| Holyhead | 159,850 | 119,937 | -39,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,333 | 102,431 | -50,902 |
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