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 | 2,535,753 |
| Switzerland | 1,899,101 |
| Austria | 532,555 |
| Germany | 387,807 |
| France | 302,729 |
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 | 1,464,427 | 1,071,326 | -393,101 |
| Switzerland | 679,066 | 1,220,035 | +540,969 |
| Austria | 532,555 | 0 | -532,555 |
| Germany | 256,434 | 131,373 | -125,061 |
| France | 161,675 | 141,054 | -20,621 |
| Netherlands | 49,264 | 30,433 | -18,831 |
| Turkey | 48,557 | 18,522 | -30,035 |
| China | 7,598 | 53,804 | +46,206 |
| 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 | 4,175,845 |
| China | 999,296 |
| Germany | 325,327 |
| Portugal | 186,259 |
| 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 | 2,188,166 | 1,987,679 | -200,487 |
| China | 567,250 | 432,046 | -135,204 |
| Germany | 213,160 | 112,167 | -100,993 |
| Portugal | 99,242 | 87,017 | -12,225 |
| Turkey | 48,557 | 18,522 | -30,035 |
| France | 19,546 | 42,261 | +22,715 |
| Netherlands | 34,917 | 12,626 | -22,291 |
| Japan | 21,186 | 5,902 | -15,284 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,407 | +12,407 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 6,373 | +6,373 |
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) | 4,300,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,110,531 |
| Air transport | 396,878 |
| 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) | 2,125,713 | 2,174,704 | +48,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 633,280 | 477,251 | -156,029 |
| Air transport | 325,710 | 71,168 | -254,542 |
| 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 | 2,016,718 |
| Belfast Port | 1,725,846 |
| Thamesport | 989,696 |
| Dover | 384,352 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,786 |
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 | 886,579 | 1,130,139 | +243,560 |
| Belfast Port | 505,811 | 1,220,035 | +714,224 |
| Thamesport | 989,696 | 0 | -989,696 |
| Dover | 247,798 | 136,554 | -111,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 164,177 | 2,609 | -161,568 |
| 000 | 114,873 | 0 | -114,873 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,451 | 31,210 | -38,241 |
| London | 66,394 | 31,801 | -34,593 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 62,416 | 0 | -62,416 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,666 | 30,740 | +1,074 |
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 | 2,442,187 |
| South Africa | 764,667 |
| Slovakia | 630,230 |
| Switzerland | 544,350 |
| 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 | 1,275,698 | 1,166,489 | -109,209 |
| South Africa | 244,658 | 520,009 | +275,351 |
| Slovakia | 227,563 | 402,667 | +175,104 |
| Switzerland | 180,581 | 363,769 | +183,188 |
| Belarus | 0 | 388,586 | +388,586 |
| France | 164,498 | 118,370 | -46,128 |
| Portugal | 87,407 | 87,692 | +285 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 119,656 | +119,656 |
| Germany | 37,829 | 45,123 | +7,294 |
| 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) | 4,210,919 |
| Air transport | 799,831 |
| Road transport | 455,009 |
| 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) | 1,882,336 | 2,328,583 | +446,247 |
| Air transport | 256,536 | 543,295 | +286,759 |
| Road transport | 91,240 | 363,769 | +272,529 |
| 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 | 3,880,953 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 773,323 |
| Belfast Port | 455,009 |
| 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 | 1,723,193 | 2,157,760 | +434,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,217 | 527,106 | +280,889 |
| Belfast Port | 91,240 | 363,769 | +272,529 |
| 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