Import/export HS code 321511: Black ink
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,238,843 |
| Netherlands | 12,245,507 |
| Japan | 6,169,246 |
| France | 4,097,414 |
| United States | 3,735,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,909,052 | 6,329,791 | -579,261 |
| Netherlands | 5,791,203 | 6,454,304 | +663,101 |
| Japan | 2,832,138 | 3,337,108 | +504,970 |
| France | 2,198,521 | 1,898,893 | -299,628 |
| United States | 2,034,083 | 1,701,909 | -332,174 |
| Belgium | 2,483,121 | 1,141,477 | -1,341,644 |
| Israel | 1,177,389 | 1,388,059 | +210,670 |
| Switzerland | 595,581 | 975,472 | +379,891 |
| Spain | 353,006 | 1,077,366 | +724,360 |
| Italy | 700,978 | 657,620 | -43,358 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,181,691 |
| Japan | 8,923,940 |
| Netherlands | 7,503,787 |
| United States | 5,638,716 |
| France | 4,989,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,132,202 | 6,049,489 | -82,713 |
| Japan | 5,029,542 | 3,894,398 | -1,135,144 |
| Netherlands | 3,650,043 | 3,853,744 | +203,701 |
| United States | 2,698,552 | 2,940,164 | +241,612 |
| France | 2,559,542 | 2,430,396 | -129,146 |
| Belgium | 1,551,174 | 1,172,227 | -378,947 |
| Israel | 1,261,946 | 1,429,026 | +167,080 |
| India | 1,135,621 | 1,492,643 | +357,022 |
| Switzerland | 691,996 | 966,128 | +274,132 |
| Spain | 687,699 | 771,389 | +83,690 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +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) | 30,773,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,911,782 |
| Air transport | 8,782,848 |
| Other | 846,701 |
| Road transport | 216,051 |
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) | 17,153,912 | 13,619,622 | -3,534,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,045,790 | 9,865,992 | +2,820,202 |
| Air transport | 3,993,885 | 4,788,963 | +795,078 |
| Other | 531,212 | 315,489 | -215,723 |
| Road transport | 58,911 | 157,140 | +98,229 |
| Rail transport | 35,042 | 2,270 | -32,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,894,077 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,737,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,791,521 |
| Felixstowe | 4,834,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,663,193 |
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 | 6,586,992 | 6,307,085 | -279,907 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,468,951 | 3,268,940 | -200,011 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,846,141 | 3,945,380 | +2,099,239 |
| Felixstowe | 3,732,878 | 1,101,990 | -2,630,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,297,314 | 2,365,879 | +1,068,565 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,740,056 | 1,843,280 | +103,224 |
| Thamesport | 1,155,108 | 1,422,728 | +267,620 |
| Harwich | 1,240,497 | 1,029,416 | -211,081 |
| Southampton | 723,806 | 1,478,775 | +754,969 |
| London | 1,268,921 | 748,039 | -520,882 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 108 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 106 |
| LINX PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 99 |
| NAZDAR LIMITED | 99 |
| INX INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED | 95 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 93 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| FLINT CPS INKS UK LTD | 53 |
| HUBERGROUP UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SIEGWERK UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
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 States | 15,008,081 |
| Netherlands | 12,865,971 |
| Austria | 8,535,636 |
| China | 5,051,367 |
| Germany | 4,610,001 |
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 States | 7,670,681 | 7,337,400 | -333,281 |
| Netherlands | 6,478,581 | 6,387,390 | -91,191 |
| Austria | 3,820,578 | 4,715,058 | +894,480 |
| China | 1,984,349 | 3,067,018 | +1,082,669 |
| Germany | 2,367,881 | 2,242,120 | -125,761 |
| Turkey | 1,357,734 | 2,930,294 | +1,572,560 |
| India | 1,890,094 | 1,996,005 | +105,911 |
| Italy | 2,523,806 | 727,608 | -1,796,198 |
| France | 1,578,437 | 1,585,879 | +7,442 |
| Spain | 1,149,133 | 1,199,845 | +50,712 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,038 |
| Nicaragua | 26 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 1,038 | +1,038 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 26 | +26 |
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) | 51,994,910 |
| Air transport | 23,287,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,096,297 |
| Other | 12,599 |
| Rail transport | 3,385 |
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) | 25,543,038 | 26,451,872 | +908,834 |
| Air transport | 11,108,845 | 12,178,248 | +1,069,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,385,803 | 11,710,494 | +1,324,691 |
| Other | 6,939 | 5,660 | -1,279 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 3,385 | +3,385 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,348,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,607,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,021,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,411,578 |
| Southampton | 5,935,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,261,991 | 19,086,534 | +824,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,776,562 | 6,831,193 | +54,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,513,670 | 4,508,213 | +994,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,827,973 | 3,583,605 | -244,368 |
| Southampton | 2,626,813 | 3,308,360 | +681,547 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,422,250 | 3,346,077 | +923,827 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,046,675 | 2,338,767 | -707,908 |
| Dover | 2,080,336 | 1,554,879 | -525,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,277,241 | 1,086,757 | -190,484 |
| Felixstowe | 845,826 | 1,405,493 | +559,667 |
Quick facts
HS code: 321511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Black-colored ink for printing, writing, or drawing