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 | 13,179,838 |
| Netherlands | 12,256,695 |
| Japan | 6,492,357 |
| France | 4,115,573 |
| United States | 3,758,526 |
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 | 6,881,105 | 6,298,733 | -582,372 |
| Netherlands | 5,847,044 | 6,409,651 | +562,607 |
| Japan | 3,121,279 | 3,371,078 | +249,799 |
| France | 2,202,006 | 1,913,567 | -288,439 |
| United States | 2,052,306 | 1,706,220 | -346,086 |
| Belgium | 2,407,779 | 1,110,847 | -1,296,932 |
| Israel | 1,380,087 | 1,184,751 | -195,336 |
| Switzerland | 683,771 | 868,318 | +184,547 |
| Spain | 369,523 | 1,129,128 | +759,605 |
| Sweden | 649,003 | 722,967 | +73,964 |
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 | 11,916,507 |
| Japan | 9,221,157 |
| Netherlands | 7,541,639 |
| United States | 5,677,530 |
| France | 5,148,627 |
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 | 6,071,043 | 5,845,464 | -225,579 |
| Japan | 5,263,277 | 3,957,880 | -1,305,397 |
| Netherlands | 3,683,159 | 3,858,480 | +175,321 |
| United States | 2,713,176 | 2,964,354 | +251,178 |
| France | 2,609,102 | 2,539,525 | -69,577 |
| India | 1,198,377 | 1,566,477 | +368,100 |
| Belgium | 1,528,089 | 1,173,625 | -354,464 |
| Israel | 1,439,302 | 1,225,718 | -213,584 |
| Switzerland | 755,999 | 920,028 | +164,029 |
| Spain | 718,727 | 774,966 | +56,239 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 30,625,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,557,021 |
| Air transport | 8,914,316 |
| Other | 821,145 |
| 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) | 17,061,629 | 13,563,389 | -3,498,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,705,060 | 9,851,961 | +2,146,901 |
| Air transport | 4,086,552 | 4,827,764 | +741,212 |
| Other | 526,873 | 294,272 | -232,601 |
| Road transport | 63,910 | 152,141 | +88,231 |
| Rail transport | 30,426 | 973 | -29,453 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,135,877 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,570,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,146,450 |
| Felixstowe | 4,862,914 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,782,888 |
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 | 6,835,359 | 6,300,518 | -534,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,342,663 | 3,227,409 | -115,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,170,540 | 3,975,910 | +1,805,370 |
| Felixstowe | 3,870,272 | 992,642 | -2,877,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,457,763 | 2,325,125 | +867,362 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,758,396 | 1,822,574 | +64,178 |
| Thamesport | 1,206,580 | 1,458,383 | +251,803 |
| Southampton | 757,693 | 1,612,768 | +855,075 |
| Harwich | 1,296,036 | 1,023,115 | -272,921 |
| London | 1,180,463 | 689,673 | -490,790 |
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
|
16 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 30 |
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 109 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 107 |
| LINX PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 100 |
| NAZDAR LIMITED | 100 |
| INX INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED | 95 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 94 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 54 |
| FLINT CPS INKS UK LTD | 54 |
| HUBERGROUP UK LIMITED | 53 |
| SIEGWERK UK LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 14,928,349 |
| Netherlands | 12,856,346 |
| Austria | 8,385,833 |
| China | 5,090,200 |
| Turkey | 4,630,255 |
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 | 7,566,180 | 7,362,169 | -204,011 |
| Netherlands | 6,501,754 | 6,354,592 | -147,162 |
| Austria | 4,123,741 | 4,262,092 | +138,351 |
| China | 2,012,334 | 3,077,866 | +1,065,532 |
| Turkey | 1,258,756 | 3,371,499 | +2,112,743 |
| Germany | 2,328,638 | 2,271,853 | -56,785 |
| India | 1,833,727 | 2,083,049 | +249,322 |
| Italy | 2,211,005 | 1,071,399 | -1,139,606 |
| France | 1,603,219 | 1,507,958 | -95,261 |
| Spain | 1,197,477 | 1,189,464 | -8,013 |
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) | 52,251,563 |
| Air transport | 23,185,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,557,091 |
| Other | 12,445 |
| 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) | 25,470,120 | 26,781,443 | +1,311,323 |
| Air transport | 11,472,829 | 11,712,539 | +239,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,321,187 | 12,235,904 | +1,914,717 |
| Other | 6,626 | 5,819 | -807 |
| 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 | 37,224,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,480,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,137,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,422,360 |
| Southampton | 6,051,212 |
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 | 18,210,031 | 19,014,209 | +804,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,896,130 | 6,583,978 | -312,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,607,028 | 4,530,594 | +923,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,906,737 | 3,515,623 | -391,114 |
| Southampton | 2,582,454 | 3,468,758 | +886,304 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,641,261 | 3,184,240 | +542,979 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,955,441 | 2,543,379 | -412,062 |
| Dover | 1,940,237 | 1,921,918 | -18,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,255,934 | 1,088,210 | -167,724 |
| Felixstowe | 890,771 | 1,409,767 | +518,996 |
Quick facts
HS code: 321511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Black-colored ink for printing, writing, or drawing