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 | 13,416,729 |
| China | 6,267,031 |
| Germany | 3,572,373 |
| South Korea | 2,328,750 |
| Taiwan | 1,906,819 |
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 | 6,859,215 | 6,557,514 | -301,701 |
| China | 3,035,825 | 3,231,206 | +195,381 |
| Germany | 2,366,342 | 1,206,031 | -1,160,311 |
| South Korea | 2,114,668 | 214,082 | -1,900,586 |
| Taiwan | 1,041,751 | 865,068 | -176,683 |
| France | 784,660 | 600,031 | -184,629 |
| India | 648,700 | 377,906 | -270,794 |
| United States | 429,014 | 437,573 | +8,559 |
| Belgium | 249,371 | 178,784 | -70,587 |
| Indonesia | 397,138 | 0 | -397,138 |
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 | 14,174,163 |
| China | 6,659,975 |
| Germany | 3,565,762 |
| South Korea | 2,242,404 |
| Taiwan | 2,023,751 |
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 | 7,316,211 | 6,857,952 | -458,259 |
| China | 3,152,720 | 3,507,255 | +354,535 |
| Germany | 2,297,292 | 1,268,470 | -1,028,822 |
| South Korea | 2,242,404 | 0 | -2,242,404 |
| Taiwan | 1,184,482 | 839,269 | -345,213 |
| India | 704,160 | 402,879 | -301,281 |
| United States | 431,594 | 442,989 | +11,395 |
| Indonesia | 522,312 | 257,941 | -264,371 |
| Switzerland | 201,582 | 246,849 | +45,267 |
| Turkey | 218,292 | 146,807 | -71,485 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 19,516,933 |
| Air transport | 8,254,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,514,934 |
| Road transport | 40,819 |
| Other | 17,306 |
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) | 10,681,667 | 8,835,266 | -1,846,401 |
| Air transport | 4,770,694 | 3,483,373 | -1,287,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,442,460 | 2,072,474 | -1,369,986 |
| Road transport | 0 | 40,819 | +40,819 |
| Other | 13,398 | 3,908 | -9,490 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,300,338 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,373,911 |
| Southampton | 3,191,887 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,955,293 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,571,428 |
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 | 9,688,658 | 2,611,680 | -7,076,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 455,553 | 4,918,358 | +4,462,805 |
| Southampton | 1,541,404 | 1,650,483 | +109,079 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,797,732 | 1,157,561 | -640,171 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,794,953 | 776,475 | -1,018,478 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 865,977 | 1,516,697 | +650,720 |
| Dover | 1,029,407 | 647,565 | -381,842 |
| Immingham Docks | 845,871 | 231,400 | -614,471 |
| London | 121,187 | 258,701 | +137,514 |
| Birmingham Airport | 221,857 | 13,279 | -208,578 |
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 | 3,698,858 |
| China | 1,451,409 |
| Singapore | 1,396,107 |
| Italy | 1,370,040 |
| Germany | 993,083 |
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 | 2,649,783 | 1,049,075 | -1,600,708 |
| China | 1,160,123 | 291,286 | -868,837 |
| Singapore | 461,321 | 934,786 | +473,465 |
| Italy | 563,486 | 806,554 | +243,068 |
| Germany | 663,271 | 329,812 | -333,459 |
| Netherlands | 709,027 | 165,553 | -543,474 |
| Israel | 669,171 | 93,430 | -575,741 |
| Brazil | 408,794 | 207,627 | -201,167 |
| South Africa | 410,482 | 137,727 | -272,755 |
| Lithuania | 201,011 | 205,650 | +4,639 |
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) | 7,786,502 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,980,806 |
| Air transport | 2,560,216 |
| Other | 156,715 |
| 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) | 5,209,532 | 2,576,970 | -2,632,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,190,684 | 2,790,122 | -400,562 |
| Air transport | 1,715,911 | 844,305 | -871,606 |
| Other | 73,020 | 83,695 | +10,675 |
| 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 | 5,153,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,986,636 |
| Southampton | 1,462,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,352,951 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,066,934 |
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 | 2,723,886 | 2,430,093 | -293,793 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,911,335 | 1,075,301 | -1,836,034 |
| Southampton | 834,722 | 627,637 | -207,085 |
| Liverpool Docks | 981,521 | 371,430 | -610,091 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 914,698 | 152,236 | -762,462 |
| Felixstowe | 285,434 | 429,992 | +144,558 |
| Manchester Airport | 215,638 | 374,973 | +159,335 |
| East Midlands Airport | 347,534 | 223,879 | -123,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,000 | 88,579 | -115,421 |
| Tyne | 223,844 | 47,084 | -176,760 |
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