Import/export HS code 320416: Reactive dyes
Dyes that bond chemically with fibers, commonly used for cotton and wool
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 2,464,691 |
| Germany | 1,212,943 |
| France | 1,008,434 |
| Taiwan | 548,319 |
| Switzerland | 474,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,444,336 | 1,020,355 | -423,981 |
| Germany | 857,242 | 355,701 | -501,541 |
| France | 588,161 | 420,273 | -167,888 |
| Taiwan | 279,102 | 269,217 | -9,885 |
| Switzerland | 202,265 | 272,565 | +70,300 |
| Spain | 165,098 | 154,850 | -10,248 |
| India | 128,139 | 81,570 | -46,569 |
| Netherlands | 133,419 | 58,270 | -75,149 |
| Poland | 49,356 | 98,746 | +49,390 |
| Greece | 86,406 | 58,915 | -27,491 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3,135,403 |
| India | 1,361,911 |
| Taiwan | 547,806 |
| Switzerland | 459,725 |
| Germany | 380,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,871,709 | 1,263,694 | -608,015 |
| India | 780,319 | 581,592 | -198,727 |
| Taiwan | 236,823 | 310,983 | +74,160 |
| Switzerland | 199,453 | 260,272 | +60,819 |
| Germany | 311,937 | 68,146 | -243,791 |
| Japan | 181,292 | 132,535 | -48,757 |
| Thailand | 127,628 | 84,975 | -42,653 |
| Greece | 86,406 | 58,915 | -27,491 |
| China | 98,395 | 28,358 | -70,037 |
| Ireland | 33,998 | 65,464 | +31,466 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,378,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 952,543 |
| Air transport | 773,750 |
| Road transport | 8,795 |
| Other | 191 |
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) | 3,225,628 | 2,152,502 | -1,073,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 531,373 | 421,170 | -110,203 |
| Air transport | 356,922 | 416,828 | +59,906 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,795 | +8,795 |
| Other | 0 | 191 | +191 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,099,970 |
| Southampton | 593,981 |
| Manchester Airport | 467,135 |
| Felixstowe | 371,773 |
| Eurotunnel | 309,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,455,357 | 1,644,613 | -810,744 |
| Southampton | 299,567 | 294,414 | -5,153 |
| Manchester Airport | 205,194 | 261,941 | +56,747 |
| Felixstowe | 276,465 | 95,308 | -181,157 |
| Eurotunnel | 226,053 | 83,318 | -142,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,731 | 98,591 | -73,140 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,105 | 169,493 | +79,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 127,149 | 98,068 | -29,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,914 | 48,892 | -51,022 |
| Hull | 34,858 | 96,016 | +61,158 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAGNA COLOURS LIMITED | 69 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 58 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 33 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 30 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 28 |
| TOWN END (LEEDS) PLC | 17 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 15 |
| MIRAGE INKS LIMITED | 13 |
| REGENCY FCB (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| CONTAMAC LIMITED | 9 |
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 | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 3,623,078 |
| France | 322,891 |
| Australia | 112,174 |
| Netherlands | 86,775 |
| Sweden | 82,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,856,138 | 1,766,940 | -89,198 |
| France | 284,972 | 37,919 | -247,053 |
| Australia | 54,732 | 57,442 | +2,710 |
| Netherlands | 43,525 | 43,250 | -275 |
| Sweden | 14,218 | 68,004 | +53,786 |
| New Zealand | 1,351 | 71,779 | +70,428 |
| Poland | 30,136 | 40,568 | +10,432 |
| South Korea | 28,282 | 18,204 | -10,078 |
| Ireland | 25,990 | 14,007 | -11,983 |
| Cyprus | 8,289 | 22,956 | +14,667 |
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) | 4,300,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,309 |
| Air transport | 153,949 |
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) | 2,310,108 | 1,990,732 | -319,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,781 | 180,528 | +55,747 |
| Air transport | 64,774 | 89,175 | +24,401 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,713,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,268,405 |
| London Gateway Port | 253,972 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,929 |
| Harwich | 109,018 |
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 | 1,538,877 | 1,174,458 | -364,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 645,508 | 622,897 | -22,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,691 | 171,281 | +88,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,218 | 107,711 | +93,493 |
| Harwich | 43,525 | 65,493 | +21,968 |
| ZLC | 0 | 55,171 | +55,171 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,282 | 18,204 | -10,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,579 | 9,525 | -27,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,356 | 0 | -43,356 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,904 | 10,459 | -18,445 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320416
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyes that bond chemically with fibers, commonly used for cotton and wool