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 | 101,924,628 |
| Germany | 51,089,539 |
| China | 47,328,695 |
| Netherlands | 38,654,237 |
| France | 20,498,218 |
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 | 54,352,146 | 47,572,482 | -6,779,664 |
| Germany | 30,601,405 | 20,488,134 | -10,113,271 |
| China | 24,620,147 | 22,708,548 | -1,911,599 |
| Netherlands | 14,377,079 | 24,277,158 | +9,900,079 |
| France | 10,140,444 | 10,357,774 | +217,330 |
| Spain | 11,020,454 | 7,675,996 | -3,344,458 |
| Luxembourg | 4,238,513 | 5,015,790 | +777,277 |
| Czechia | 4,791,584 | 4,327,611 | -463,973 |
| Mexico | 11,913 | 6,336,740 | +6,324,827 |
| Italy | 3,289,989 | 2,986,194 | -303,795 |
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 | 73,344,979 |
| China | 54,694,662 |
| United States | 39,961,398 |
| Belgium | 23,581,437 |
| Mexico | 23,062,945 |
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 | 39,145,453 | 34,199,526 | -4,945,927 |
| China | 26,503,080 | 28,191,582 | +1,688,502 |
| United States | 24,195,027 | 15,766,371 | -8,428,656 |
| Belgium | 11,686,661 | 11,894,776 | +208,115 |
| Mexico | 4,385,528 | 18,677,417 | +14,291,889 |
| Netherlands | 11,992,297 | 7,955,669 | -4,036,628 |
| Spain | 11,211,905 | 7,901,273 | -3,310,632 |
| France | 11,101,194 | 7,680,979 | -3,420,215 |
| Luxembourg | 6,640,038 | 6,286,329 | -353,709 |
| Czechia | 4,822,143 | 4,354,069 | -468,074 |
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 | 27 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 36 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| 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) | 236,638,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,734,667 |
| Air transport | 11,232,392 |
| Other | 7,780,508 |
| Road transport | 1,406,065 |
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) | 125,467,981 | 111,170,392 | -14,297,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,959,057 | 53,775,610 | +6,816,553 |
| Air transport | 5,149,178 | 6,083,214 | +934,036 |
| Other | 4,458,688 | 3,321,820 | -1,136,868 |
| Road transport | 8,386 | 1,397,679 | +1,389,293 |
| Rail transport | 7,858 | 34,237 | +26,379 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 110,251,724 |
| Dover | 59,659,527 |
| Felixstowe | 51,312,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,117,911 |
| London | 19,511,020 |
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 | 54,609,260 | 55,642,464 | +1,033,204 |
| Dover | 32,665,856 | 26,993,671 | -5,672,185 |
| Felixstowe | 27,491,036 | 23,821,124 | -3,669,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,752,325 | 8,365,586 | -3,386,739 |
| London | 10,310,981 | 9,200,039 | -1,110,942 |
| Southampton | 2,447,449 | 8,972,949 | +6,525,500 |
| Killingholme | 6,410,447 | 4,486,632 | -1,923,815 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,670,926 | 5,944,344 | +1,273,418 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,669,808 | 3,873,018 | -796,790 |
| Hull | 3,116,432 | 4,755,713 | +1,639,281 |
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 | 114 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 93 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 65 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Specialised construction activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 118 |
| 2025-11 | 113 |
| 2025-10 | 118 |
| 2025-09 | 118 |
| 2025-08 | 106 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 118 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 116 |
| ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED | 100 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 97 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 92 |
| OXERRA UK LIMITED | 90 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 89 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 82 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 82 |
| 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+ | 156 |
| 1m-15m | 133 |
| 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 | 185,201,937 |
| Germany | 135,616,304 |
| Italy | 78,174,206 |
| France | 68,563,688 |
| Spain | 66,233,202 |
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 | 108,064,758 | 77,137,179 | -30,927,579 |
| Germany | 72,171,902 | 63,444,402 | -8,727,500 |
| Italy | 41,805,201 | 36,369,005 | -5,436,196 |
| France | 40,965,343 | 27,598,345 | -13,366,998 |
| Spain | 34,677,488 | 31,555,714 | -3,121,774 |
| Poland | 23,882,393 | 26,169,389 | +2,286,996 |
| Turkey | 29,388,696 | 17,875,657 | -11,513,039 |
| United States | 23,992,414 | 15,646,044 | -8,346,370 |
| Netherlands | 23,030,623 | 13,429,213 | -9,601,410 |
| China | 20,010,118 | 7,150,588 | -12,859,530 |
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 | 699,838 |
| Spain | 5,602 |
| China | 320 |
| Nicaragua | 85 |
| Germany | 81 |
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 | 215,957 | 483,881 | +267,924 |
| 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) | 736,066,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 262,383,377 |
| Air transport | 27,399,942 |
| Other | 752,459 |
| Road transport | 413,389 |
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) | 389,825,814 | 346,240,356 | -43,585,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,821,300 | 80,562,077 | -101,259,223 |
| Air transport | 14,395,573 | 13,004,369 | -1,391,204 |
| Other | 239,125 | 513,334 | +274,209 |
| Road transport | 297,398 | 115,991 | -181,407 |
| 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 | 363,800,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,590,784 |
| Felixstowe | 74,931,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,943,156 |
| Dover | 59,657,349 |
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 | 201,912,022 | 161,888,387 | -40,023,635 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,147,077 | 126,443,707 | -8,703,370 |
| Felixstowe | 56,045,541 | 18,885,798 | -37,159,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,410,137 | 20,533,019 | -21,877,118 |
| Dover | 39,016,562 | 20,640,787 | -18,375,775 |
| Middlesbrough | 25,722,709 | 7,524,163 | -18,198,546 |
| Southampton | 16,188,383 | 13,150,580 | -3,037,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,658,895 | 10,958,491 | -1,700,404 |
| Tyne | 8,628,746 | 14,781,682 | +6,152,936 |
| London | 7,600,284 | 9,490,976 | +1,890,692 |
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