Import/export HS code 320413: Basic dyes
Bright dyes used for acrylic fibers, paper, and some plastics
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,457,617 |
| India | 2,466,607 |
| France | 1,183,701 |
| Germany | 723,451 |
| United States | 483,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,451,100 | 2,006,517 | +555,417 |
| India | 1,342,913 | 1,123,694 | -219,219 |
| France | 1,071,953 | 111,748 | -960,205 |
| Germany | 263,722 | 459,729 | +196,007 |
| United States | 148,650 | 334,678 | +186,028 |
| Australia | 290,232 | 89,254 | -200,978 |
| Italy | 113,412 | 145,091 | +31,679 |
| Belgium | 166,343 | 40,707 | -125,636 |
| Hungary | 106,796 | 35,776 | -71,020 |
| Netherlands | 79,928 | 42,554 | -37,374 |
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 | 4,386,809 |
| India | 2,779,509 |
| China | 698,489 |
| United States | 499,438 |
| United Kingdom | 411,777 |
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 | 2,299,764 | 2,087,045 | -212,719 |
| India | 1,454,313 | 1,325,196 | -129,117 |
| China | 424,061 | 274,428 | -149,633 |
| United States | 216,502 | 282,936 | +66,434 |
| United Kingdom | 205,425 | 206,352 | +927 |
| Australia | 290,232 | 89,254 | -200,978 |
| Germany | 114,876 | 74,111 | -40,765 |
| Mexico | 41,850 | 48,072 | +6,222 |
| Indonesia | 15,263 | 70,506 | +55,243 |
| Switzerland | 25,649 | 54,326 | +28,677 |
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 | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,987,330 |
| Air transport | 2,276,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,451,439 |
| Other | 9,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,193,389 | 2,793,941 | -399,448 |
| Air transport | 1,076,756 | 1,199,968 | +123,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 887,287 | 564,152 | -323,135 |
| Other | 6,726 | 2,700 | -4,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 2,009,038 |
| Dover | 1,980,682 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,532,974 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,285,801 |
| Felixstowe | 864,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 907,775 | 1,101,263 | +193,488 |
| Dover | 1,029,044 | 951,638 | -77,406 |
| Manchester Airport | 751,686 | 781,288 | +29,602 |
| Middlesbrough | 724,051 | 561,750 | -162,301 |
| Felixstowe | 656,152 | 208,705 | -447,447 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 136,439 | 212,374 | +75,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 162,624 | 108,159 | -54,465 |
| Southampton | 22,871 | 204,890 | +182,019 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,302 | 102,892 | -6,410 |
| London | 151,351 | 42,415 | -108,936 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,391,061 |
| France | 2,493,802 |
| Japan | 2,193,365 |
| Netherlands | 1,763,102 |
| United States | 1,056,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,619,090 | 1,771,971 | +152,881 |
| France | 1,378,965 | 1,114,837 | -264,128 |
| Japan | 1,460,207 | 733,158 | -727,049 |
| Netherlands | 923,751 | 839,351 | -84,400 |
| United States | 361,389 | 695,105 | +333,716 |
| Ireland | 363,021 | 426,012 | +62,991 |
| Mexico | 508,742 | 261,164 | -247,578 |
| Belgium | 162,469 | 229,717 | +67,248 |
| Sweden | 244,944 | 78,721 | -166,223 |
| Brazil | 60,655 | 251,073 | +190,418 |
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 | 232 |
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 | 113 | 119 | +6 |
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) | 9,519,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,763,534 |
| Air transport | 1,380,742 |
| Other | 241 |
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) | 4,818,064 | 4,701,790 | -116,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,351,049 | 1,412,485 | -938,564 |
| Air transport | 658,811 | 721,931 | +63,120 |
| Other | 122 | 119 | -3 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,370,553 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,347,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,850,051 |
| Southampton | 1,547,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 903,096 |
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 | 3,419,500 | 2,951,053 | -468,447 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,144,265 | 1,203,044 | +58,779 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,562,922 | 287,129 | -1,275,793 |
| Southampton | 523,222 | 1,023,957 | +500,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 414,938 | 488,158 | +73,220 |
| Liverpool Docks | 149,774 | 316,272 | +166,498 |
| Heysham | 118,814 | 193,550 | +74,736 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,072 | 72,338 | +6,266 |
| Holyhead | 118,631 | 12,574 | -106,057 |
| Hull | 47,846 | 68,981 | +21,135 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320413
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bright dyes used for acrylic fibers, paper, and some plastics