Import/export HS code 340311: Textile and leather treatment products
Products used to treat and protect textiles, leather, and furskins
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,256,080 |
| Germany | 546,116 |
| Netherlands | 251,296 |
| France | 194,856 |
| Belgium | 48,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 676,984 | 579,096 | -97,888 |
| Germany | 258,168 | 287,948 | +29,780 |
| Netherlands | 85,394 | 165,902 | +80,508 |
| France | 133,955 | 60,901 | -73,054 |
| Belgium | 23,291 | 25,601 | +2,310 |
| Austria | 28,499 | 19,630 | -8,869 |
| Sweden | 8,806 | 24,110 | +15,304 |
| Ireland | 18,021 | 8,204 | -9,817 |
| Italy | 10,883 | 0 | -10,883 |
| India | 0 | 4,814 | +4,814 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,256,350 |
| Germany | 504,597 |
| France | 217,947 |
| Netherlands | 200,764 |
| Spain | 106,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 674,825 | 581,525 | -93,300 |
| Germany | 225,961 | 278,636 | +52,675 |
| France | 148,862 | 69,085 | -79,777 |
| Netherlands | 50,223 | 150,541 | +100,318 |
| Spain | 70,225 | 36,119 | -34,106 |
| Belgium | 23,291 | 25,601 | +2,310 |
| Sweden | 8,806 | 24,110 | +15,304 |
| Italy | 20,743 | 0 | -20,743 |
| Ireland | 15,322 | 4,142 | -11,180 |
| India | 0 | 4,814 | +4,814 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,163,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,037,974 |
| Air transport | 217,384 |
| Other | 11,575 |
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) | 639,437 | 523,570 | -115,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 531,358 | 506,616 | -24,742 |
| Air transport | 74,578 | 142,806 | +68,228 |
| Other | 2,699 | 8,876 | +6,177 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,071,409 |
| Dover | 234,740 |
| Felixstowe | 167,255 |
| Immingham Docks | 134,550 |
| Killingholme | 133,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 580,998 | 490,411 | -90,587 |
| Dover | 92,025 | 142,715 | +50,690 |
| Felixstowe | 96,310 | 70,945 | -25,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,171 | 110,379 | +86,208 |
| Killingholme | 93,081 | 39,973 | -53,108 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,169 | 39,643 | -8,526 |
| Middlesbrough | 41,759 | 32,948 | -8,811 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,685 | 34,800 | +4,115 |
| London | 19,073 | 41,003 | +21,930 |
| Thamesport | 40,690 | 17,959 | -22,731 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED | 47 |
| RESOLUTE DTG LTD | 30 |
| SCOTTISH LEATHER GROUP OPERATIONS LIMITED | 26 |
| NORTHANTS LEATHER CHEMICALS LTD | 19 |
| GENERATION PHOENIX LIMITED | 16 |
| BEVAN HARRIS LIMITED | 16 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 12 |
| PITTARDS PLC. | 12 |
| STAINGARD LTD | 11 |
| TSHIRT STUDIO LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 States | 430,187 |
| Norway | 195,377 |
| Australia | 192,887 |
| Netherlands | 98,778 |
| Brazil | 78,674 |
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 States | 176,132 | 254,055 | +77,923 |
| Norway | 172,900 | 22,477 | -150,423 |
| Australia | 37,907 | 154,980 | +117,073 |
| Netherlands | 81,390 | 17,388 | -64,002 |
| Brazil | 21,248 | 57,426 | +36,178 |
| Italy | 5,425 | 64,206 | +58,781 |
| Saudi Arabia | 64,938 | 0 | -64,938 |
| Mozambique | 0 | 48,816 | +48,816 |
| Germany | 22,666 | 20,034 | -2,632 |
| Belgium | 30,910 | 7,509 | -23,401 |
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 | 1,564 |
| Ireland | 7 |
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 | 1,104 | 460 | -644 |
| Ireland | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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) | 869,447 |
| Air transport | 419,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 200,843 |
| Other | 2,816 |
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) | 404,653 | 464,794 | +60,141 |
| Air transport | 286,779 | 132,812 | -153,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,591 | 118,252 | +35,661 |
| Other | 1,880 | 936 | -944 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 421,416 |
| East Midlands Airport | 263,620 |
| Southampton | 258,443 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 177,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,072 |
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 | 156,179 | 265,237 | +109,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 145,114 | 118,506 | -26,608 |
| Southampton | 80,319 | 178,124 | +97,805 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 155,753 | 21,433 | -134,320 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,530 | 82,542 | +21,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,193 | 8,485 | -100,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,294 | 7,188 | -13,106 |
| Harwich | 4,767 | 18,082 | +13,315 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,590 | 0 | -18,590 |
| ZLC | 7,510 | 4,436 | -3,074 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products used to treat and protect textiles, leather, and furskins