Import/export HS code 32030090: Animal-based dyes and colorants
Dyes and colorants derived from animals, including products made from these materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,265,476 |
| Denmark | 559,162 |
| United States | 419,635 |
| Peru | 415,676 |
| Spain | 365,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,062,009 | 1,203,467 | +141,458 |
| Denmark | 214,357 | 344,805 | +130,448 |
| United States | 216,838 | 202,797 | -14,041 |
| Peru | 139,358 | 276,318 | +136,960 |
| Spain | 197,583 | 167,628 | -29,955 |
| Switzerland | 7,015 | 325,500 | +318,485 |
| Germany | 123,877 | 181,758 | +57,881 |
| India | 181,510 | 74,164 | -107,346 |
| Ireland | 101,166 | 147,083 | +45,917 |
| Belgium | 119,711 | 108,796 | -10,915 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,993,558 |
| Peru | 1,310,361 |
| South Korea | 482,877 |
| China | 377,161 |
| India | 262,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,018,037 | 975,521 | -42,516 |
| Peru | 495,957 | 814,404 | +318,447 |
| South Korea | 0 | 482,877 | +482,877 |
| China | 289,368 | 87,793 | -201,575 |
| India | 185,460 | 76,637 | -108,823 |
| United States | 86,675 | 171,188 | +84,513 |
| Belgium | 119,711 | 108,796 | -10,915 |
| Germany | 52,406 | 88,045 | +35,639 |
| Netherlands | 60,901 | 33,406 | -27,495 |
| Switzerland | 45,928 | 34,609 | -11,319 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Kent | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,520,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,172,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 746,999 |
| Other | 376,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,111,016 | 1,409,304 | +298,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 847,653 | 1,324,547 | +476,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 452,569 | 294,430 | -158,139 |
| Other | 171,010 | 205,292 | +34,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 1,168,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 927,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 629,216 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 594,520 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 482,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 614,851 | 553,468 | -61,383 |
| East Midlands Airport | 295,797 | 631,648 | +335,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 330,888 | 298,328 | -32,560 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 286,929 | 307,591 | +20,662 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 482,877 | +482,877 |
| 000 | 171,010 | 205,292 | +34,282 |
| London | 176,171 | 179,098 | +2,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 189,054 | 119,860 | -69,194 |
| Dover | 116,444 | 80,933 | -35,511 |
| Felixstowe | 43,262 | 135,393 | +92,131 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 29 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OTERRA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| VITABIOTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| ROHA UK LIMITED | 39 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 36 |
| DIANA FOOD LIMITED | 36 |
| DDW COLOURS UK LTD. | 32 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 23 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 22 |
| AB WORLD FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1,486,598 |
| United States | 885,366 |
| Italy | 505,382 |
| Ireland | 405,660 |
| Poland | 376,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 704,174 | 782,424 | +78,250 |
| United States | 110,030 | 775,336 | +665,306 |
| Italy | 402,290 | 103,092 | -299,198 |
| Ireland | 235,119 | 170,541 | -64,578 |
| Poland | 191,415 | 185,230 | -6,185 |
| Egypt | 180,598 | 156,231 | -24,367 |
| France | 148,121 | 144,476 | -3,645 |
| Spain | 130,997 | 110,886 | -20,111 |
| Saudi Arabia | 106,265 | 92,505 | -13,760 |
| Kenya | 103,747 | 94,870 | -8,877 |
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 | 3,072 |
| Germany | 38 |
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 | 1,486 | 1,586 | +100 |
| Germany | 33 | 5 | -28 |
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) | 3,896,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,202,215 |
| Air transport | 1,026,520 |
| Other | 5,465 |
| Road transport | 1,807 |
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) | 2,151,405 | 1,745,515 | -405,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 362,085 | 840,130 | +478,045 |
| Air transport | 409,183 | 617,337 | +208,154 |
| Other | 2,751 | 2,714 | -37 |
| Road transport | 1,807 | 0 | -1,807 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,419,614 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 927,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 638,435 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,692 |
| Holyhead | 264,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,848,832 | 1,570,782 | -278,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 350,933 | 577,009 | +226,076 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,190 | 540,245 | +442,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,319 | 189,373 | -53,946 |
| Holyhead | 150,380 | 113,803 | -36,577 |
| Southampton | 23,451 | 85,199 | +61,748 |
| Heysham | 60,226 | 13,773 | -46,453 |
| Dover | 45,647 | 9,993 | -35,654 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,476 | 22,682 | +6,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,674 | 27,317 | +15,643 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32030090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyes and colorants derived from animals, including products made from these materials