Import/export HS code 320414: Direct dyes
Dyes applied directly to cotton, rayon, and other cellulose fibers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,160,144 |
| Spain | 2,140,352 |
| France | 895,830 |
| Germany | 475,760 |
| Netherlands | 451,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,689,570 | 1,470,574 | -218,996 |
| Spain | 1,345,491 | 794,861 | -550,630 |
| France | 201,955 | 693,875 | +491,920 |
| Germany | 176,567 | 299,193 | +122,626 |
| Netherlands | 272,323 | 179,423 | -92,900 |
| Turkey | 238,597 | 167,439 | -71,158 |
| United States | 78,562 | 230,867 | +152,305 |
| Belgium | 113,477 | 184,567 | +71,090 |
| Switzerland | 64,651 | 49,643 | -15,008 |
| Italy | 0 | 67,976 | +67,976 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,809,615 |
| Spain | 2,398,677 |
| United States | 631,585 |
| Turkey | 406,036 |
| Germany | 305,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,001,588 | 1,808,027 | -193,561 |
| Spain | 1,191,042 | 1,207,635 | +16,593 |
| United States | 293,741 | 337,844 | +44,103 |
| Turkey | 238,597 | 167,439 | -71,158 |
| Germany | 76,499 | 229,415 | +152,916 |
| Mexico | 103,105 | 60,915 | -42,190 |
| Japan | 72,818 | 76,325 | +3,507 |
| France | 125,073 | 22,378 | -102,695 |
| Switzerland | 68,682 | 75,101 | +6,419 |
| China | 14,385 | 78,088 | +63,703 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 4,276,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,874,559 |
| Air transport | 330,274 |
| Other | 4,072 |
| Road transport | 3,426 |
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) | 2,099,866 | 2,176,359 | +76,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,005,646 | 1,868,913 | -136,733 |
| Air transport | 187,411 | 142,863 | -44,548 |
| Other | 2,170 | 1,902 | -268 |
| Road transport | 1,559 | 1,867 | +308 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,404,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,282,597 |
| Dover | 1,144,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,099,563 |
| Killingholme | 704,559 |
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 | 998,280 | 1,406,695 | +408,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 853,094 | 429,503 | -423,591 |
| Dover | 503,126 | 641,763 | +138,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 750,316 | 349,247 | -401,069 |
| Killingholme | 391,914 | 312,645 | -79,269 |
| Hull | 63,269 | 404,365 | +341,096 |
| Southampton | 196,764 | 239,412 | +42,648 |
| Manchester Airport | 126,909 | 64,549 | -62,360 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,147 | 92,669 | +51,522 |
| Newhaven | 86,093 | 1,069 | -85,024 |
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
|
15 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WATERSIDE COLOURS LIMITED | 98 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 59 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 55 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 53 |
| A.Z.O. LIMITED | 53 |
| TOWN END (LEEDS) PLC | 52 |
| SENSIENT COLORS UK LTD | 43 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 27 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 26 |
| FUJIFILM IMAGING COLORANTS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 449,284 |
| Japan | 193,240 |
| Germany | 189,346 |
| France | 61,383 |
| Nigeria | 55,936 |
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 | 283,273 | 166,011 | -117,262 |
| Japan | 78,498 | 114,742 | +36,244 |
| Germany | 118,839 | 70,507 | -48,332 |
| France | 38,453 | 22,930 | -15,523 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 55,936 | +55,936 |
| Poland | 45,294 | 0 | -45,294 |
| Belgium | 9,560 | 27,234 | +17,674 |
| Egypt | 31,190 | 0 | -31,190 |
| Colombia | 27,051 | 0 | -27,051 |
| Israel | 23,738 | 0 | -23,738 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10 | 15 | +5 |
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) | 635,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 318,472 |
| Air transport | 265,631 |
| Other | 25 |
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) | 368,381 | 267,575 | -100,806 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 220,053 | 98,419 | -121,634 |
| Air transport | 132,467 | 133,164 | +697 |
| Other | 10 | 15 | +5 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 456,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,913 |
| Manchester Airport | 57,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 284,756 | 171,816 | -112,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,256 | 81,796 | -63,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,278 | 91,754 | +45,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,435 | 79,478 | +27,043 |
| Manchester Airport | 54,422 | 3,249 | -51,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,666 | 3,253 | -49,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,862 | 27,936 | +8,074 |
| Felixstowe | 31,190 | 0 | -31,190 |
| Dover | 16,965 | 11,771 | -5,194 |
| ZLC | 11,905 | 6,283 | -5,622 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320414
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyes applied directly to cotton, rayon, and other cellulose fibers