Import/export HS code 3211: Paint driers
Prepared driers used to speed up the drying process of paints and varnishes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,869,454 |
| Netherlands | 1,586,067 |
| Germany | 1,262,305 |
| France | 1,205,711 |
| Spain | 1,115,616 |
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 | 1,176,856 | 1,692,598 | +515,742 |
| Netherlands | 972,740 | 613,327 | -359,413 |
| Germany | 631,659 | 630,646 | -1,013 |
| France | 668,232 | 537,479 | -130,753 |
| Spain | 401,554 | 714,062 | +312,508 |
| Austria | 284,897 | 243,661 | -41,236 |
| Egypt | 136,789 | 245,287 | +108,498 |
| Turkey | 212,088 | 164,142 | -47,946 |
| United States | 42,303 | 47,390 | +5,087 |
| Greece | 24,493 | 41,035 | +16,542 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,944,616 |
| France | 2,333,794 |
| Spain | 1,725,156 |
| Germany | 580,309 |
| Austria | 539,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,438,421 | 1,506,195 | +67,774 |
| France | 1,217,706 | 1,116,088 | -101,618 |
| Spain | 701,813 | 1,023,343 | +321,530 |
| Germany | 251,660 | 328,649 | +76,989 |
| Austria | 293,666 | 246,078 | -47,588 |
| Egypt | 135,077 | 245,287 | +110,210 |
| Turkey | 212,088 | 164,142 | -47,946 |
| United States | 179,277 | 194,867 | +15,590 |
| Thailand | 64,419 | 32,879 | -31,540 |
| India | 42,262 | 43,483 | +1,221 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West of England | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +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) | 5,998,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,390,580 |
| Air transport | 202,311 |
| Road transport | 11,392 |
| Other | 203 |
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) | 2,647,417 | 3,351,044 | +703,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,864,425 | 1,526,155 | -338,270 |
| Air transport | 77,646 | 124,665 | +47,019 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,392 | +11,392 |
| Other | 203 | 0 | -203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,101,214 |
| Hull | 1,448,266 |
| Portsmouth | 1,268,161 |
| Eurotunnel | 937,402 |
| Immingham Docks | 823,849 |
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 | 920,349 | 1,180,865 | +260,516 |
| Hull | 517,857 | 930,409 | +412,552 |
| Portsmouth | 576,924 | 691,237 | +114,313 |
| Eurotunnel | 410,420 | 526,982 | +116,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 711,939 | 111,910 | -600,029 |
| Thamesport | 533,996 | 288,116 | -245,880 |
| Killingholme | 381,723 | 342,625 | -39,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,214 | 195,242 | +72,028 |
| ZLC | 203,065 | 77,941 | -125,124 |
| Purfleet | 13,441 | 181,690 | +168,249 |
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 | 28 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,695,167 |
| Italy | 945,649 |
| Poland | 800,593 |
| India | 788,460 |
| Belarus | 499,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,082,100 | 1,613,067 | -1,469,033 |
| Italy | 523,292 | 422,357 | -100,935 |
| Poland | 548,406 | 252,187 | -296,219 |
| India | 382,263 | 406,197 | +23,934 |
| Belarus | 0 | 499,206 | +499,206 |
| Switzerland | 300,200 | 164,821 | -135,379 |
| Norway | 237,278 | 34,914 | -202,364 |
| Belgium | 87,688 | 176,704 | +89,016 |
| United States | 259,962 | 1,145 | -258,817 |
| China | 111,848 | 125,145 | +13,297 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 89 |
| XI | 58 |
| Italy | 47 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 89 | +89 |
| XI | 0 | 58 | +58 |
| Italy | 0 | 47 | +47 |
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) | 6,558,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,413,666 |
| Air transport | 51,252 |
| Other | 1,792 |
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) | 3,004,385 | 3,553,683 | +549,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,561,762 | 851,904 | -2,709,858 |
| Air transport | 11,321 | 39,931 | +28,610 |
| Other | 1,164 | 628 | -536 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,450,838 |
| Hull | 2,751,754 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,538,632 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,465,077 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 920,704 |
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 | 2,400,031 | 1,050,807 | -1,349,224 |
| Hull | 1,494,381 | 1,257,373 | -237,008 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,077,526 | 461,106 | -616,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 773,947 | 691,130 | -82,817 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 161,496 | 759,208 | +597,712 |
| Southampton | 310,950 | 56,641 | -254,309 |
| Liverpool Docks | 175,975 | 6,596 | -169,379 |
| Felixstowe | 71,040 | 24,993 | -46,047 |
| Heysham | 44,912 | 21,612 | -23,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,968 | 36,767 | +32,799 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared driers used to speed up the drying process of paints and varnishes