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 | 3,132,185 |
| Spain | 2,154,775 |
| France | 939,141 |
| Netherlands | 497,636 |
| Germany | 489,169 |
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 | 1,686,896 | 1,445,289 | -241,607 |
| Spain | 1,135,611 | 1,019,164 | -116,447 |
| France | 376,648 | 562,493 | +185,845 |
| Netherlands | 305,513 | 192,123 | -113,390 |
| Germany | 146,931 | 342,238 | +195,307 |
| Turkey | 250,716 | 198,440 | -52,276 |
| Belgium | 181,092 | 186,430 | +5,338 |
| United States | 57,067 | 202,476 | +145,409 |
| Switzerland | 57,757 | 54,793 | -2,964 |
| Italy | 2,811 | 67,976 | +65,165 |
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 | 3,795,143 |
| Spain | 2,508,126 |
| United States | 597,275 |
| Turkey | 449,156 |
| Germany | 296,389 |
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 | 2,007,849 | 1,787,294 | -220,555 |
| Spain | 1,308,088 | 1,200,038 | -108,050 |
| United States | 255,543 | 341,732 | +86,189 |
| Turkey | 250,716 | 198,440 | -52,276 |
| Germany | 65,413 | 230,976 | +165,563 |
| France | 121,078 | 79,907 | -41,171 |
| Mexico | 107,785 | 63,030 | -44,755 |
| Japan | 51,630 | 97,513 | +45,883 |
| Switzerland | 57,757 | 84,282 | +26,525 |
| China | 10,719 | 86,902 | +76,183 |
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 | 7 | +2 |
| 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 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 4,462,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,843,725 |
| Air transport | 330,951 |
| Other | 4,192 |
| 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) | 2,145,276 | 2,316,934 | +171,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,993,986 | 1,849,739 | -144,247 |
| Air transport | 169,143 | 161,808 | -7,335 |
| Other | 2,125 | 2,067 | -58 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,426 | +3,426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,498,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,468,958 |
| Dover | 1,211,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 999,542 |
| Killingholme | 659,593 |
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 | 1,118,254 | 1,380,390 | +262,136 |
| Immingham Docks | 900,562 | 568,396 | -332,166 |
| Dover | 460,819 | 750,831 | +290,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 716,742 | 282,800 | -433,942 |
| Killingholme | 390,976 | 268,617 | -122,359 |
| Southampton | 93,628 | 291,405 | +197,777 |
| Hull | 58,127 | 309,181 | +251,054 |
| Manchester Airport | 115,984 | 73,730 | -42,254 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,299 | 92,756 | +50,457 |
| Harwich | 32,716 | 61,196 | +28,480 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WATERSIDE COLOURS LIMITED | 97 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 58 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 55 |
| A.Z.O. LIMITED | 53 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 52 |
| TOWN END (LEEDS) PLC | 51 |
| SENSIENT COLORS UK LTD | 42 |
| 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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 490,876 |
| Germany | 192,853 |
| Japan | 189,670 |
| France | 64,893 |
| 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 | 277,129 | 213,747 | -63,382 |
| Germany | 125,739 | 67,114 | -58,625 |
| Japan | 91,867 | 97,803 | +5,936 |
| France | 40,793 | 24,100 | -16,693 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 55,936 | +55,936 |
| Poland | 40,916 | 12,403 | -28,513 |
| Belgium | 6,928 | 29,866 | +22,938 |
| Egypt | 31,190 | 0 | -31,190 |
| South Africa | 14,560 | 12,692 | -1,868 |
| Colombia | 0 | 27,051 | +27,051 |
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 | 5 | 20 | +15 |
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) | 691,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 331,174 |
| Air transport | 254,201 |
| 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) | 380,425 | 311,558 | -68,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 217,687 | 113,487 | -104,200 |
| Air transport | 104,540 | 149,661 | +45,121 |
| Other | 5 | 20 | +15 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 510,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 237,144 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,283 |
| 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 | 294,310 | 215,799 | -78,511 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,450 | 95,694 | -45,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,925 | 79,478 | +24,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,972 | 103,311 | +82,339 |
| Manchester Airport | 50,669 | 7,002 | -43,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,666 | 3,253 | -49,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,917 | 28,030 | +7,113 |
| Dover | 18,405 | 12,941 | -5,464 |
| Felixstowe | 31,190 | 0 | -31,190 |
| ZLC | 11,982 | 7,376 | -4,606 |
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