Import/export HS code 3206: Coloring materials
Other coloring materials and preparations, including inorganic products used as luminophores
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 104,237,469 |
| Germany | 52,891,479 |
| China | 46,489,296 |
| Netherlands | 37,702,055 |
| France | 20,535,183 |
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 | 55,697,129 | 48,540,340 | -7,156,789 |
| Germany | 31,538,655 | 21,352,824 | -10,185,831 |
| China | 23,082,095 | 23,407,201 | +325,106 |
| Netherlands | 14,472,884 | 23,229,171 | +8,756,287 |
| France | 9,916,654 | 10,618,529 | +701,875 |
| Spain | 11,329,790 | 7,841,156 | -3,488,634 |
| Luxembourg | 4,057,759 | 5,153,784 | +1,096,025 |
| Czechia | 4,680,262 | 4,327,152 | -353,110 |
| Italy | 3,281,177 | 2,733,330 | -547,847 |
| Mexico | 11,913 | 5,317,926 | +5,306,013 |
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 | 73,298,614 |
| China | 53,659,622 |
| United States | 42,070,379 |
| Belgium | 23,640,324 |
| Mexico | 21,179,798 |
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 | 39,480,265 | 33,818,349 | -5,661,916 |
| China | 24,792,545 | 28,867,077 | +4,074,532 |
| United States | 24,756,104 | 17,314,275 | -7,441,829 |
| Belgium | 11,989,373 | 11,650,951 | -338,422 |
| Mexico | 4,748,876 | 16,430,922 | +11,682,046 |
| Netherlands | 11,951,752 | 8,579,555 | -3,372,197 |
| Spain | 11,551,311 | 8,095,951 | -3,455,360 |
| France | 11,564,628 | 7,940,287 | -3,624,341 |
| Luxembourg | 6,461,858 | 6,562,572 | +100,714 |
| Czechia | 4,706,713 | 4,357,718 | -348,995 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 40 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 |
| Merseyside | 18 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 |
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 | 29 | 35 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Kent | 10 | 11 | +1 |
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) | 240,379,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,182,289 |
| Air transport | 11,199,602 |
| Other | 7,830,023 |
| Road transport | 1,350,826 |
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) | 126,995,999 | 113,383,877 | -13,612,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,987,633 | 52,194,656 | +6,207,023 |
| Air transport | 5,292,287 | 5,907,315 | +615,028 |
| Other | 4,459,066 | 3,370,957 | -1,088,109 |
| Road transport | 8,386 | 1,342,440 | +1,334,054 |
| Rail transport | 7,858 | 5,520 | -2,338 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 111,425,606 |
| Dover | 60,600,246 |
| Felixstowe | 51,020,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,690,392 |
| London | 19,216,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 54,671,876 | 56,753,730 | +2,081,854 |
| Dover | 33,138,517 | 27,461,729 | -5,676,788 |
| Felixstowe | 26,296,229 | 24,723,996 | -1,572,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,353,076 | 8,337,316 | -4,015,760 |
| London | 10,118,190 | 9,098,716 | -1,019,474 |
| Killingholme | 6,440,404 | 4,817,333 | -1,623,071 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,883,613 | 6,018,921 | +1,135,308 |
| Southampton | 2,582,894 | 7,293,725 | +4,710,831 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,751,903 | 3,652,780 | -1,099,123 |
| 000 | 4,459,066 | 3,370,957 | -1,088,109 |
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 | 112 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 96 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 63 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Specialised construction activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 113 |
| 2025-10 | 118 |
| 2025-09 | 118 |
| 2025-08 | 106 |
| 2025-07 | 133 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 117 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 115 |
| ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED | 99 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 96 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 91 |
| OXERRA UK LIMITED | 89 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 88 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 82 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 81 |
| DKSH GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 158 |
| 1m-15m | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 58 |
| Other | 22 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 183,259,972 |
| Germany | 137,183,359 |
| Italy | 78,283,666 |
| France | 71,347,431 |
| Spain | 66,708,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 110,386,145 | 72,873,827 | -37,512,318 |
| Germany | 72,833,095 | 64,350,264 | -8,482,831 |
| Italy | 38,820,413 | 39,463,253 | +642,840 |
| France | 43,020,363 | 28,327,068 | -14,693,295 |
| Spain | 34,590,338 | 32,118,107 | -2,472,231 |
| Turkey | 30,911,295 | 19,268,242 | -11,643,053 |
| Poland | 23,029,862 | 25,725,490 | +2,695,628 |
| United States | 24,273,367 | 16,891,063 | -7,382,304 |
| Netherlands | 24,090,397 | 13,254,117 | -10,836,280 |
| China | 19,674,986 | 8,501,506 | -11,173,480 |
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 | 673,510 |
| XU | 46,433 |
| Spain | 5,602 |
| China | 320 |
| Nicaragua | 85 |
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 | 191,291 | 482,219 | +290,928 |
| XU | 22,569 | 23,864 | +1,295 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,602 | +5,602 |
| China | 320 | 0 | -320 |
| Nicaragua | 85 | 0 | -85 |
| Germany | 73 | 8 | -65 |
| Ireland | 37 | 17 | -20 |
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) | 723,590,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 290,443,685 |
| Air transport | 27,796,929 |
| Other | 726,085 |
| Road transport | 421,647 |
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) | 375,357,003 | 348,233,615 | -27,123,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,304,574 | 88,139,111 | -114,165,463 |
| Air transport | 14,376,244 | 13,420,685 | -955,559 |
| Other | 214,375 | 511,710 | +297,335 |
| Road transport | 326,300 | 95,347 | -230,953 |
| Rail transport | 3,288 | 0 | -3,288 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 351,776,161 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,932,876 |
| Felixstowe | 80,838,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,128,032 |
| Dover | 61,614,557 |
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 | 191,595,507 | 160,180,654 | -31,414,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,116,132 | 125,816,744 | -12,299,388 |
| Felixstowe | 60,546,041 | 20,292,515 | -40,253,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,721,949 | 23,406,083 | -17,315,866 |
| Dover | 37,761,697 | 23,852,860 | -13,908,837 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,098,748 | 8,460,094 | -17,638,654 |
| Southampton | 18,046,689 | 13,257,124 | -4,789,565 |
| Tyne | 7,892,154 | 16,095,051 | +8,202,897 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,614,200 | 11,353,279 | -1,260,921 |
| Holyhead | 9,697,625 | 6,428,685 | -3,268,940 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3206
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other coloring materials and preparations, including inorganic products used as luminophores