Import/export HS code 321310: Paint sets for artists and students
Pre-packaged sets of paints and colors for artists, students, or hobbyists
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 21,623,539 |
| France | 3,121,099 |
| Spain | 2,354,692 |
| United States | 1,664,246 |
| Denmark | 1,453,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,090,357 | 10,533,182 | -557,175 |
| France | 1,624,400 | 1,496,699 | -127,701 |
| Spain | 1,005,147 | 1,349,545 | +344,398 |
| United States | 1,091,286 | 572,960 | -518,326 |
| Denmark | 605,793 | 847,735 | +241,942 |
| Netherlands | 375,410 | 264,740 | -110,670 |
| Germany | 224,620 | 164,387 | -60,233 |
| Italy | 259,175 | 119,239 | -139,936 |
| Dominican Republic | 159,558 | 212,028 | +52,470 |
| Japan | 125,932 | 165,205 | +39,273 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,096,173 |
| Spain | 2,899,042 |
| France | 2,198,452 |
| United States | 1,599,107 |
| Norway | 721,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,877,123 | 11,219,050 | -658,073 |
| Spain | 1,259,854 | 1,639,188 | +379,334 |
| France | 1,146,599 | 1,051,853 | -94,746 |
| United States | 1,046,640 | 552,467 | -494,173 |
| Norway | 255,396 | 466,471 | +211,075 |
| Germany | 235,172 | 193,611 | -41,561 |
| Denmark | 232,731 | 139,616 | -93,115 |
| Italy | 258,264 | 113,309 | -144,955 |
| Dominican Republic | 149,689 | 206,412 | +56,723 |
| Japan | 133,594 | 172,610 | +39,016 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 41 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| West Central Scotland | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 | 30 | +8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 5 | +4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,688,914 |
| Air transport | 6,436,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,988,069 |
| Other | 590,906 |
| Road transport | 29,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,168,964 | 9,519,950 | -1,649,014 |
| Air transport | 2,857,353 | 3,579,107 | +721,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,032,635 | 2,955,434 | -77,201 |
| Other | 309,857 | 281,049 | -28,808 |
| Road transport | 6,469 | 22,590 | +16,121 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,135,949 |
| Southampton | 5,863,813 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,254,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,230,675 |
| Portsmouth | 1,593,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,984,974 | 3,150,975 | -1,833,999 |
| Southampton | 3,850,615 | 2,013,198 | -1,837,417 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,310,826 | 1,943,499 | +632,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 585,832 | 2,644,843 | +2,059,011 |
| Portsmouth | 789,835 | 804,144 | +14,309 |
| Immingham Docks | 681,155 | 864,903 | +183,748 |
| Liverpool Docks | 654,968 | 811,647 | +156,679 |
| London | 916,706 | 525,716 | -390,990 |
| Dover | 567,242 | 539,407 | -27,835 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 401,465 | 447,608 | +46,143 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 98 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
| 2025-07 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 102 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 99 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 96 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 81 |
| GLOBAL ART SUPPLIES LIMITED | 71 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 63 |
| TJX UK | 61 |
| RMS INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 60 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 59 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
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 Arab Emirates | 6,262,217 |
| France | 2,904,715 |
| United States | 2,659,197 |
| Australia | 467,722 |
| Ireland | 454,136 |
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 Arab Emirates | 2,059,071 | 4,203,146 | +2,144,075 |
| France | 1,585,292 | 1,319,423 | -265,869 |
| United States | 1,453,886 | 1,205,311 | -248,575 |
| Australia | 292,223 | 175,499 | -116,724 |
| Ireland | 304,158 | 149,978 | -154,180 |
| Spain | 222,942 | 76,293 | -146,649 |
| Germany | 145,139 | 130,498 | -14,641 |
| China | 108,853 | 91,554 | -17,299 |
| Sweden | 102,443 | 45,951 | -56,492 |
| Poland | 89,269 | 48,975 | -40,294 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,218 |
| Germany | 1,382 |
| Ireland | 1,007 |
| XU | 584 |
| South Africa | 301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 2,218 | +2,218 |
| Germany | 1,382 | 0 | -1,382 |
| Ireland | 1,007 | 0 | -1,007 |
| XU | 370 | 214 | -156 |
| South Africa | 20 | 281 | +261 |
| XI | 77 | 55 | -22 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,060,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,690,948 |
| Air transport | 1,134,845 |
| Road transport | 11,769 |
| Other | 5,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,101,123 | 5,959,652 | +1,858,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,695,084 | 1,995,864 | -699,220 |
| Air transport | 697,670 | 437,175 | -260,495 |
| Road transport | 11,769 | 0 | -11,769 |
| Other | 2,856 | 2,768 | -88 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,910,155 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,680,971 |
| Southampton | 1,071,983 |
| Felixstowe | 486,086 |
| Liverpool Docks | 457,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,176,432 | 4,733,723 | +1,557,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,063,363 | 1,617,608 | -445,755 |
| Southampton | 406,072 | 665,911 | +259,839 |
| Felixstowe | 127,426 | 358,660 | +231,234 |
| Liverpool Docks | 300,006 | 156,995 | -143,011 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,396 | 149,839 | -72,557 |
| Dover | 251,897 | 91,023 | -160,874 |
| ZLC | 161,935 | 142,069 | -19,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,000 | 61,641 | -166,359 |
| Holyhead | 151,675 | 107,904 | -43,771 |
Quick facts
HS code: 321310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pre-packaged sets of paints and colors for artists, students, or hobbyists