Import/export HS code 320411: Disperse dyes
Dyes used mainly for synthetic fibers like polyester, often in textile manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 12,804,128 |
| China | 5,119,272 |
| Germany | 3,360,201 |
| South Korea | 1,981,708 |
| Taiwan | 1,788,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 7,113,017 | 5,691,111 | -1,421,906 |
| China | 2,486,495 | 2,632,777 | +146,282 |
| Germany | 2,196,690 | 1,163,511 | -1,033,179 |
| South Korea | 1,767,626 | 214,082 | -1,553,544 |
| Taiwan | 971,476 | 817,237 | -154,239 |
| France | 804,019 | 517,640 | -286,379 |
| India | 542,780 | 371,634 | -171,146 |
| United States | 477,604 | 349,897 | -127,707 |
| Indonesia | 397,138 | 0 | -397,138 |
| Belgium | 279,560 | 115,572 | -163,988 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 13,560,533 |
| China | 5,637,474 |
| Germany | 3,348,414 |
| Taiwan | 1,776,763 |
| South Korea | 1,710,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 7,630,411 | 5,930,122 | -1,700,289 |
| China | 2,793,397 | 2,844,077 | +50,680 |
| Germany | 2,137,205 | 1,211,209 | -925,996 |
| Taiwan | 985,325 | 791,438 | -193,887 |
| South Korea | 1,710,676 | 0 | -1,710,676 |
| India | 598,240 | 396,607 | -201,633 |
| United States | 480,184 | 355,313 | -124,871 |
| Indonesia | 484,671 | 236,977 | -247,694 |
| Switzerland | 247,346 | 187,208 | -60,138 |
| Turkey | 180,161 | 146,807 | -33,354 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +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) | 18,025,394 |
| Air transport | 7,109,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,215,295 |
| Road transport | 40,819 |
| Other | 17,228 |
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) | 10,702,760 | 7,322,634 | -3,380,126 |
| Air transport | 3,878,976 | 3,230,346 | -648,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,249,859 | 1,965,436 | -1,284,423 |
| Road transport | 0 | 40,819 | +40,819 |
| Other | 15,058 | 2,170 | -12,888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,723,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,373,911 |
| Southampton | 3,131,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,841,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,360,949 |
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 | 8,377,457 | 2,346,332 | -6,031,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,594,893 | 3,779,018 | +2,184,125 |
| Southampton | 1,531,600 | 1,599,800 | +68,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,799,436 | 1,041,727 | -757,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 928,994 | 1,431,955 | +502,961 |
| Dover | 1,007,632 | 579,645 | -427,987 |
| Manchester Airport | 857,225 | 725,191 | -132,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 834,953 | 223,285 | -611,668 |
| London | 121,187 | 258,701 | +137,514 |
| Birmingham Airport | 223,024 | 12,112 | -210,912 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
14 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
3 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 108 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 63 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 62 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 60 |
| NLRX SERVICES LIMITED | 56 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 44 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 38 |
| MAGNA COLOURS LIMITED | 31 |
| UNICOLOUR LIMITED | 29 |
| MSK INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 3,592,901 |
| Singapore | 1,331,215 |
| Italy | 1,236,650 |
| China | 1,200,399 |
| Germany | 849,372 |
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 | 2,802,616 | 790,285 | -2,012,331 |
| Singapore | 532,655 | 798,560 | +265,905 |
| Italy | 466,553 | 770,097 | +303,544 |
| China | 915,809 | 284,590 | -631,219 |
| Germany | 566,801 | 282,571 | -284,230 |
| Netherlands | 711,376 | 114,492 | -596,884 |
| Israel | 743,712 | 7,244 | -736,468 |
| Brazil | 408,794 | 207,627 | -201,167 |
| South Africa | 492,446 | 55,763 | -436,683 |
| Turkey | 159,067 | 236,491 | +77,424 |
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 | 150,494 |
| India | 660 |
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 | 69,651 | 80,843 | +11,192 |
| India | 660 | 0 | -660 |
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) | 7,453,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,633,322 |
| Air transport | 2,289,242 |
| Other | 156,344 |
| Road transport | 2,796 |
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) | 5,381,022 | 2,072,500 | -3,308,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,193,800 | 2,439,522 | -754,278 |
| Air transport | 1,573,178 | 716,064 | -857,114 |
| Other | 72,924 | 83,420 | +10,496 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,796 | +2,796 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,855,648 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,834,613 |
| Southampton | 1,387,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,261,992 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 967,938 |
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 | 2,759,963 | 2,095,685 | -664,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,057,577 | 777,036 | -2,280,541 |
| Southampton | 936,761 | 450,598 | -486,163 |
| Liverpool Docks | 919,728 | 342,264 | -577,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 870,271 | 97,667 | -772,604 |
| Felixstowe | 270,436 | 429,992 | +159,556 |
| Manchester Airport | 265,843 | 322,138 | +56,295 |
| East Midlands Airport | 330,956 | 205,160 | -125,796 |
| Tyne | 223,844 | 47,084 | -176,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,948 | 88,579 | -67,369 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyes used mainly for synthetic fibers like polyester, often in textile manufacturing