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 | 2,612,629 |
| Switzerland | 1,571,247 |
| Austria | 773,994 |
| Germany | 408,459 |
| France | 285,572 |
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 | 1,577,507 | 1,035,122 | -542,385 |
| Switzerland | 907,853 | 663,394 | -244,459 |
| Austria | 773,994 | 0 | -773,994 |
| Germany | 212,192 | 196,267 | -15,925 |
| France | 130,021 | 155,551 | +25,530 |
| Netherlands | 59,652 | 37,535 | -22,117 |
| China | 25,849 | 41,281 | +15,432 |
| Turkey | 48,557 | 18,522 | -30,035 |
| Panama | 0 | 45,631 | +45,631 |
| Czechia | 1,416 | 5,206 | +3,790 |
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 | 4,519,304 |
| China | 626,031 |
| Germany | 363,631 |
| Portugal | 169,711 |
| Netherlands | 70,492 |
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 | 2,763,576 | 1,755,728 | -1,007,848 |
| China | 569,482 | 56,549 | -512,933 |
| Germany | 175,809 | 187,822 | +12,013 |
| Portugal | 72,883 | 96,828 | +23,945 |
| Netherlands | 41,509 | 28,983 | -12,526 |
| Turkey | 48,557 | 18,522 | -30,035 |
| France | 12,612 | 25,511 | +12,899 |
| Japan | 25,587 | 10,436 | -15,151 |
| United States | 19,748 | 0 | -19,748 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,407 | +12,407 |
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 |
| Outer London - East and North 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,222,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,131,667 |
| Air transport | 471,990 |
| 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) | 2,774,607 | 1,448,152 | -1,326,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 516,120 | 615,547 | +99,427 |
| Air transport | 331,441 | 140,549 | -190,892 |
| 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 | 2,069,880 |
| Belfast Port | 1,397,992 |
| Thamesport | 1,232,551 |
| Dover | 374,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,946 |
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 | 1,107,727 | 962,153 | -145,574 |
| Belfast Port | 651,165 | 746,827 | +95,662 |
| Thamesport | 1,232,551 | 0 | -1,232,551 |
| Dover | 163,995 | 210,230 | +46,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,793 | 49,153 | -108,640 |
| 000 | 114,873 | 0 | -114,873 |
| London | 66,394 | 31,801 | -34,593 |
| Birmingham Airport | 59,893 | 22,070 | -37,823 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,484 | 26,284 | -22,200 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 31,399 | 36,433 | +5,034 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEELIKON SPECIALITIES EUROPE LTD | 88 |
| ATUL EUROPE LIMITED | 73 |
| TENNANTS TEXTILE COLOURS LIMITED | 41 |
| REGENCY FCB (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| BIORELIANCE LTD. | 31 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 29 |
| SUDARSHAN UK SLO LTD | 28 |
| UNICOLOUR LIMITED | 18 |
| 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 | 2,313,105 |
| South Africa | 759,400 |
| Slovakia | 530,866 |
| Belarus | 388,586 |
| Switzerland | 335,671 |
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 | 1,353,705 | 959,400 | -394,305 |
| South Africa | 199,388 | 560,012 | +360,624 |
| Slovakia | 293,917 | 236,949 | -56,968 |
| Belarus | 0 | 388,586 | +388,586 |
| Switzerland | 160,473 | 175,198 | +14,725 |
| France | 69,802 | 213,066 | +143,264 |
| Portugal | 57,855 | 61,801 | +3,946 |
| Germany | 48,808 | 42,611 | -6,197 |
| China | 10,319 | 6,680 | -3,639 |
| Belgium | 8,382 | 0 | -8,382 |
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) | 3,822,662 |
| Air transport | 796,125 |
| Road transport | 246,330 |
| 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) | 1,920,249 | 1,902,413 | -17,836 |
| Air transport | 211,268 | 584,857 | +373,589 |
| Road transport | 71,132 | 175,198 | +104,066 |
| 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 | 3,485,875 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 768,056 |
| Dover | 329,966 |
| Belfast Port | 246,330 |
| 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 | 1,754,285 | 1,731,590 | -22,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 199,388 | 568,668 | +369,280 |
| Dover | 159,143 | 170,823 | +11,680 |
| Belfast Port | 71,132 | 175,198 | +104,066 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,319 | 6,680 | -3,639 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 7,293 | +7,293 |
| Hull | 6,821 | 0 | -6,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,227 | 0 | -4,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,561 | 2,216 | +655 |
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