Import/export HS code 320415: Vat dyes
High-quality dyes used for cotton and rayon, known for their colorfastness
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,583,516 |
| Switzerland | 2,127,888 |
| Austria | 773,994 |
| Germany | 405,521 |
| France | 294,082 |
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 | 1,398,277 | 1,185,239 | -213,038 |
| Switzerland | 907,853 | 1,220,035 | +312,182 |
| Austria | 773,994 | 0 | -773,994 |
| Germany | 254,648 | 150,873 | -103,775 |
| France | 151,484 | 142,598 | -8,886 |
| China | 25,849 | 61,402 | +35,553 |
| Netherlands | 24,994 | 54,703 | +29,709 |
| Turkey | 48,557 | 18,522 | -30,035 |
| Panama | 0 | 45,631 | +45,631 |
| Czechia | 0 | 5,206 | +5,206 |
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 | 4,693,834 |
| China | 1,025,145 |
| Germany | 343,041 |
| Portugal | 169,711 |
| Turkey | 67,079 |
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 | 2,592,242 | 2,101,592 | -490,650 |
| China | 568,378 | 456,767 | -111,611 |
| Germany | 209,371 | 133,670 | -75,701 |
| Portugal | 99,242 | 70,469 | -28,773 |
| Turkey | 48,557 | 18,522 | -30,035 |
| France | 18,356 | 43,451 | +25,095 |
| Netherlands | 11,837 | 35,706 | +23,869 |
| Japan | 30,121 | 5,902 | -24,219 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,407 | +12,407 |
| Switzerland | 5,862 | 0 | -5,862 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,843,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,101,884 |
| Air transport | 415,660 |
| Other | 114,873 |
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) | 2,594,024 | 2,249,163 | -344,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 559,246 | 542,638 | -16,608 |
| Air transport | 317,513 | 98,147 | -219,366 |
| Other | 114,873 | 0 | -114,873 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,089,262 |
| Belfast Port | 1,954,633 |
| Thamesport | 1,231,135 |
| Dover | 375,705 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,854 |
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 | 845,210 | 1,244,052 | +398,842 |
| Belfast Port | 734,598 | 1,220,035 | +485,437 |
| Thamesport | 1,231,135 | 0 | -1,231,135 |
| Dover | 220,110 | 155,595 | -64,515 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,647 | 10,207 | -147,440 |
| 000 | 114,873 | 0 | -114,873 |
| Birmingham Airport | 62,803 | 37,858 | -24,945 |
| London | 66,394 | 31,801 | -34,593 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,380 | 30,740 | -16,640 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 49,683 | 12,733 | -36,950 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEELIKON SPECIALITIES EUROPE LTD | 89 |
| ATUL UK LIMITED | 74 |
| TENNANTS TEXTILE COLOURS LIMITED | 42 |
| REGENCY FCB (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 31 |
| BIORELIANCE LTD. | 31 |
| SUDARSHAN UK SLO LTD | 28 |
| UNICOLOUR LIMITED | 20 |
| A.Z.O. LIMITED | 14 |
| EUROPEAN OGD LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,437,312 |
| South Africa | 764,667 |
| Switzerland | 559,963 |
| Slovakia | 558,041 |
| Belarus | 388,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,380,783 | 1,056,529 | -324,254 |
| South Africa | 164,652 | 600,015 | +435,363 |
| Switzerland | 160,473 | 399,490 | +239,017 |
| Slovakia | 250,070 | 307,971 | +57,901 |
| Belarus | 0 | 388,586 | +388,586 |
| France | 164,498 | 118,370 | -46,128 |
| Portugal | 57,855 | 102,208 | +44,353 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 119,656 | +119,656 |
| Germany | 36,733 | 44,666 | +7,933 |
| China | 10,319 | 6,680 | -3,639 |
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) | 4,117,266 |
| Air transport | 799,831 |
| Road transport | 470,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,227 |
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) | 1,979,280 | 2,137,986 | +158,706 |
| Air transport | 176,530 | 623,301 | +446,771 |
| Road transport | 71,132 | 399,490 | +328,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,227 | 0 | -4,227 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,787,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 773,323 |
| Belfast Port | 470,622 |
| Dover | 329,966 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,999 |
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 | 1,820,137 | 1,967,163 | +147,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,211 | 607,112 | +440,901 |
| Belfast Port | 71,132 | 399,490 | +328,358 |
| Dover | 159,143 | 170,823 | +11,680 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,319 | 6,680 | -3,639 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 7,293 | +7,293 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,227 | 0 | -4,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 2,216 | +2,216 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320415
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-quality dyes used for cotton and rayon, known for their colorfastness