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 | 21,820,865 |
| France | 3,119,760 |
| Spain | 2,331,119 |
| United States | 1,668,883 |
| Denmark | 1,564,423 |
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 | 11,411,633 | 10,409,232 | -1,002,401 |
| France | 1,697,828 | 1,421,932 | -275,896 |
| Spain | 1,020,464 | 1,310,655 | +290,191 |
| United States | 1,012,198 | 656,685 | -355,513 |
| Denmark | 634,534 | 929,889 | +295,355 |
| Netherlands | 373,011 | 276,867 | -96,144 |
| Dominican Republic | 157,385 | 293,393 | +136,008 |
| Germany | 220,919 | 184,100 | -36,819 |
| Italy | 241,394 | 126,242 | -115,152 |
| Japan | 133,173 | 172,395 | +39,222 |
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 | 23,303,042 |
| Spain | 2,902,047 |
| France | 2,205,397 |
| United States | 1,608,395 |
| Norway | 811,912 |
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 | 12,299,849 | 11,003,193 | -1,296,656 |
| Spain | 1,287,266 | 1,614,781 | +327,515 |
| France | 1,203,809 | 1,001,588 | -202,221 |
| United States | 967,776 | 640,619 | -327,157 |
| Norway | 274,238 | 537,674 | +263,436 |
| Germany | 224,469 | 227,696 | +3,227 |
| Dominican Republic | 157,385 | 290,951 | +133,566 |
| Denmark | 236,015 | 131,462 | -104,553 |
| Italy | 238,505 | 121,678 | -116,827 |
| Japan | 143,131 | 176,471 | +33,340 |
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 | 25 | 25 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 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) | 20,915,513 |
| Air transport | 6,518,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,080,526 |
| Other | 582,254 |
| 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) | 11,337,141 | 9,578,372 | -1,758,769 |
| Air transport | 3,002,573 | 3,515,620 | +513,047 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,089,131 | 2,991,395 | -97,736 |
| Other | 342,903 | 239,351 | -103,552 |
| 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 | 7,906,313 |
| Southampton | 5,951,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,490,892 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,315,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,655,666 |
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 | 4,995,260 | 2,911,053 | -2,084,207 |
| Southampton | 3,938,339 | 2,013,279 | -1,925,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 581,372 | 2,909,520 | +2,328,148 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,436,444 | 1,878,961 | +442,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 713,483 | 942,183 | +228,700 |
| Portsmouth | 868,067 | 779,092 | -88,975 |
| Liverpool Docks | 669,161 | 811,164 | +142,003 |
| London | 965,097 | 446,128 | -518,969 |
| Dover | 594,915 | 519,816 | -75,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 390,004 | 456,924 | +66,920 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 103 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 100 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 97 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 81 |
| GLOBAL ART SUPPLIES LIMITED | 72 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 64 |
| TJX UK | 62 |
| 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 | 6,236,751 |
| France | 2,895,855 |
| United States | 2,675,775 |
| Australia | 485,570 |
| Ireland | 450,924 |
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 | 2,107,066 | 4,129,685 | +2,022,619 |
| France | 1,607,083 | 1,288,772 | -318,311 |
| United States | 1,618,160 | 1,057,615 | -560,545 |
| Australia | 269,201 | 216,369 | -52,832 |
| Ireland | 302,400 | 148,524 | -153,876 |
| Spain | 212,399 | 78,248 | -134,151 |
| Germany | 149,936 | 121,660 | -28,276 |
| China | 114,409 | 95,834 | -18,575 |
| South Korea | 44,095 | 121,303 | +77,208 |
| Sweden | 96,212 | 48,852 | -47,360 |
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 |
| South Africa | 301 |
| XI | 132 |
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 |
| 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) | 10,040,045 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,648,630 |
| Air transport | 1,271,236 |
| Other | 4,649 |
| Road transport | 3,236 |
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) | 4,270,628 | 5,769,417 | +1,498,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,712,413 | 1,936,217 | -776,196 |
| Air transport | 719,026 | 552,210 | -166,816 |
| Other | 1,897 | 2,752 | +855 |
| Road transport | 3,236 | 0 | -3,236 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,829,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,651,531 |
| Southampton | 1,136,272 |
| Felixstowe | 476,136 |
| Liverpool Docks | 472,179 |
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 | 3,382,615 | 4,447,251 | +1,064,636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,083,536 | 1,567,995 | -515,541 |
| Southampton | 407,127 | 729,145 | +322,018 |
| Felixstowe | 98,416 | 377,720 | +279,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 306,996 | 165,183 | -141,813 |
| East Midlands Airport | 206,437 | 164,612 | -41,825 |
| Dover | 248,870 | 85,599 | -163,271 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 222,927 | 75,817 | -147,110 |
| ZLC | 156,442 | 137,219 | -19,223 |
| Holyhead | 145,834 | 113,397 | -32,437 |
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