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 | 2,222,115 |
| Peru | 459,629 |
| Denmark | 437,363 |
| United States | 409,248 |
| Spain | 381,912 |
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 | 1,125,284 | 1,096,831 | -28,453 |
| Peru | 165,060 | 294,569 | +129,509 |
| Denmark | 208,541 | 228,822 | +20,281 |
| United States | 165,450 | 243,798 | +78,348 |
| Spain | 156,339 | 225,573 | +69,234 |
| Germany | 126,448 | 139,566 | +13,118 |
| India | 134,815 | 123,837 | -10,978 |
| China | 75,163 | 161,054 | +85,891 |
| Belgium | 100,439 | 105,893 | +5,454 |
| Ireland | 68,693 | 115,615 | +46,922 |
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 | 1,774,576 |
| Peru | 1,232,078 |
| South Korea | 482,877 |
| China | 385,568 |
| India | 265,075 |
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 | 1,088,434 | 686,142 | -402,292 |
| Peru | 447,324 | 784,754 | +337,430 |
| South Korea | 0 | 482,877 | +482,877 |
| China | 207,946 | 177,622 | -30,324 |
| India | 138,765 | 126,310 | -12,455 |
| United States | 85,103 | 157,779 | +72,676 |
| Belgium | 100,439 | 105,893 | +5,454 |
| Germany | 51,336 | 86,635 | +35,299 |
| France | 75,695 | 23,119 | -52,576 |
| Netherlands | 39,234 | 57,380 | +18,146 |
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 | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +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 | 2,244,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,122,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 784,016 |
| Other | 295,806 |
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 | 914,351 | 1,330,648 | +416,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 873,099 | 1,249,274 | +376,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 528,521 | 255,495 | -273,026 |
| Other | 141,534 | 154,272 | +12,738 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 1,053,002 |
| East Midlands Airport | 843,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 587,526 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 491,619 |
| 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 | 598,208 | 454,794 | -143,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 229,141 | 613,940 | +384,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 218,834 | 368,692 | +149,858 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 351,071 | 140,548 | -210,523 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 482,877 | +482,877 |
| London | 160,246 | 225,153 | +64,907 |
| Eurotunnel | 189,054 | 119,860 | -69,194 |
| 000 | 141,534 | 154,272 | +12,738 |
| Dover | 154,493 | 78,935 | -75,558 |
| Felixstowe | 98,018 | 102,392 | +4,374 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OTERRA UK LIMITED | 42 |
| VITABIOTICS LIMITED | 40 |
| ROHA UK LIMITED | 39 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 36 |
| DIANA FOOD LIMITED | 36 |
| DDW COLOURS UK LTD. | 31 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 22 |
| PLANT LIPIDS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 21 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 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 | 1,299,818 |
| Italy | 594,189 |
| United States | 537,403 |
| Poland | 373,252 |
| Ireland | 371,261 |
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 | 759,516 | 540,302 | -219,214 |
| Italy | 404,490 | 189,699 | -214,791 |
| United States | 205,894 | 331,509 | +125,615 |
| Poland | 204,333 | 168,919 | -35,414 |
| Ireland | 173,737 | 197,524 | +23,787 |
| France | 118,492 | 155,151 | +36,659 |
| Egypt | 174,576 | 85,810 | -88,766 |
| Kenya | 123,129 | 109,400 | -13,729 |
| Spain | 125,246 | 91,108 | -34,138 |
| Germany | 140,486 | 29,733 | -110,753 |
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 | 2,406 |
| Germany | 38 |
| Ireland | 2 |
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 | 1,273 | 1,133 | -140 |
| Germany | 31 | 7 | -24 |
| Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 3,933,267 |
| Air transport | 999,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 714,996 |
| Other | 4,203 |
| 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) | 2,283,425 | 1,649,842 | -633,583 |
| Air transport | 358,836 | 641,079 | +282,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,020 | 291,976 | -131,044 |
| Other | 2,564 | 1,639 | -925 |
| 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 | 3,477,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 882,170 |
| London Gateway Port | 366,691 |
| Holyhead | 272,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,401 |
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 | 2,047,997 | 1,429,229 | -618,768 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 273,309 | 608,861 | +335,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,297 | 129,394 | -107,903 |
| Holyhead | 117,252 | 154,972 | +37,720 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,449 | 119,952 | +2,503 |
| Southampton | 58,337 | 46,603 | -11,734 |
| Heysham | 46,163 | 25,077 | -21,086 |
| Dover | 41,468 | 16,326 | -25,142 |
| Manchester Airport | 54,014 | 0 | -54,014 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,843 | 14,727 | -116 |
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