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 | 13,485,417 |
| China | 6,162,817 |
| Germany | 3,609,188 |
| South Korea | 2,328,750 |
| Taiwan | 2,120,224 |
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 | 7,115,787 | 6,369,630 | -746,157 |
| China | 3,021,634 | 3,141,183 | +119,549 |
| Germany | 1,986,314 | 1,622,874 | -363,440 |
| South Korea | 1,994,968 | 333,782 | -1,661,186 |
| Taiwan | 1,145,320 | 974,904 | -170,416 |
| France | 731,194 | 611,859 | -119,335 |
| India | 582,306 | 434,955 | -147,351 |
| United States | 478,098 | 449,312 | -28,786 |
| Belgium | 279,104 | 184,189 | -94,915 |
| 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 | 14,210,775 |
| China | 6,522,115 |
| Germany | 3,666,605 |
| Taiwan | 2,262,955 |
| South Korea | 2,242,404 |
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 | 7,601,015 | 6,609,760 | -991,255 |
| China | 3,094,911 | 3,427,204 | +332,293 |
| Germany | 1,985,979 | 1,680,626 | -305,353 |
| Taiwan | 1,288,051 | 974,904 | -313,147 |
| South Korea | 2,179,907 | 62,497 | -2,117,410 |
| India | 640,724 | 458,540 | -182,184 |
| United States | 478,098 | 457,308 | -20,790 |
| Indonesia | 480,758 | 289,734 | -191,024 |
| Switzerland | 171,006 | 266,465 | +95,459 |
| Turkey | 229,393 | 152,698 | -76,695 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,637,092 |
| Air transport | 8,453,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,516,732 |
| Road transport | 33,375 |
| Other | 18,997 |
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) | 10,992,923 | 8,644,169 | -2,348,754 |
| Air transport | 4,706,831 | 3,747,136 | -959,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,036,755 | 2,479,977 | -556,778 |
| Road transport | 0 | 33,375 | +33,375 |
| Other | 15,093 | 3,904 | -11,189 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,841,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,319,917 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,161,932 |
| Southampton | 2,902,447 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,614,994 |
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 | 9,761,989 | 3,079,916 | -6,682,073 |
| London Gateway Port | 443,533 | 4,876,384 | +4,432,851 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,896,545 | 1,265,387 | -631,158 |
| Southampton | 1,509,406 | 1,393,041 | -116,365 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,738,668 | 876,326 | -862,342 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 772,948 | 1,557,602 | +784,654 |
| Dover | 938,647 | 671,292 | -267,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 746,977 | 352,259 | -394,718 |
| London | 121,187 | 156,934 | +35,747 |
| Killingholme | 134,712 | 123,582 | -11,130 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 107 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 62 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 61 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 59 |
| NLRX SERVICES LIMITED | 56 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 44 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 37 |
| MAGNA COLOURS LIMITED | 31 |
| UNICOLOUR LIMITED | 28 |
| 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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 3,957,860 |
| China | 1,537,563 |
| Italy | 1,349,866 |
| Singapore | 1,278,558 |
| Germany | 985,958 |
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 | 2,812,448 | 1,145,412 | -1,667,036 |
| China | 1,235,763 | 301,800 | -933,963 |
| Italy | 678,030 | 671,836 | -6,194 |
| Singapore | 407,833 | 870,725 | +462,892 |
| Germany | 653,059 | 332,899 | -320,160 |
| Netherlands | 704,964 | 248,050 | -456,914 |
| Israel | 744,171 | 93,430 | -650,741 |
| Brazil | 408,794 | 207,627 | -201,167 |
| South Africa | 408,350 | 134,785 | -273,565 |
| Turkey | 227,694 | 183,853 | -43,841 |
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 | 174,079 |
| 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 | 66,553 | 107,526 | +40,973 |
| 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) | 7,939,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,968,834 |
| Air transport | 2,538,622 |
| Other | 180,280 |
| 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) | 5,341,371 | 2,598,260 | -2,743,111 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,352,073 | 2,616,761 | -735,312 |
| Air transport | 1,786,316 | 752,306 | -1,034,010 |
| Other | 70,015 | 110,265 | +40,250 |
| 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 | 5,064,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,108,899 |
| Southampton | 1,501,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,444,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,191,416 |
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 | 2,814,868 | 2,249,839 | -565,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,074,394 | 1,034,505 | -2,039,889 |
| Southampton | 857,436 | 644,419 | -213,017 |
| Liverpool Docks | 981,551 | 462,455 | -519,096 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 979,543 | 211,873 | -767,670 |
| Felixstowe | 285,434 | 344,914 | +59,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 352,809 | 219,389 | -133,420 |
| Manchester Airport | 215,923 | 227,827 | +11,904 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,055 | 130,915 | -108,140 |
| 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