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 | 2,352,544 |
| Germany | 1,246,992 |
| France | 1,025,866 |
| Taiwan | 566,720 |
| Switzerland | 407,564 |
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 | 1,562,324 | 790,220 | -772,104 |
| Germany | 794,616 | 452,376 | -342,240 |
| France | 690,152 | 335,714 | -354,438 |
| Taiwan | 373,746 | 192,974 | -180,772 |
| Switzerland | 190,921 | 216,643 | +25,722 |
| Spain | 187,859 | 131,851 | -56,008 |
| India | 91,595 | 120,623 | +29,028 |
| Netherlands | 114,143 | 52,950 | -61,193 |
| Ireland | 67,094 | 65,655 | -1,439 |
| Greece | 72,075 | 58,355 | -13,720 |
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 | 2,991,428 |
| India | 1,422,567 |
| Taiwan | 539,967 |
| Switzerland | 403,066 |
| Germany | 365,643 |
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 | 1,883,162 | 1,108,266 | -774,896 |
| India | 840,334 | 582,233 | -258,101 |
| Taiwan | 331,467 | 208,500 | -122,967 |
| Switzerland | 190,104 | 212,962 | +22,858 |
| Germany | 327,585 | 38,058 | -289,527 |
| Japan | 181,292 | 41,171 | -140,121 |
| Thailand | 130,431 | 81,392 | -49,039 |
| Ireland | 68,680 | 65,464 | -3,216 |
| Greece | 72,075 | 58,355 | -13,720 |
| China | 97,962 | 18,486 | -79,476 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 5,220,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 955,928 |
| Air transport | 708,660 |
| Road transport | 2,501 |
| 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) | 3,347,900 | 1,872,316 | -1,475,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,490 | 333,438 | -289,052 |
| Air transport | 382,839 | 325,821 | -57,018 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,501 | +2,501 |
| Other | 0 | 191 | +191 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,999,116 |
| Southampton | 596,089 |
| Manchester Airport | 413,879 |
| Felixstowe | 376,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,942 |
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 | 2,498,910 | 1,500,206 | -998,704 |
| Southampton | 384,217 | 211,872 | -172,345 |
| Manchester Airport | 192,152 | 221,727 | +29,575 |
| Felixstowe | 253,608 | 122,641 | -130,967 |
| Eurotunnel | 225,484 | 78,458 | -147,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,356 | 68,524 | -164,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 163,035 | 90,783 | -72,252 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,987 | 87,357 | -1,630 |
| Hull | 34,858 | 96,016 | +61,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,416 | 11,185 | -102,231 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAGNA COLOURS LIMITED | 65 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 54 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 33 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 29 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 28 |
| TOWN END (LEEDS) PLC | 16 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 14 |
| MIRAGE INKS LIMITED | 13 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 9 |
| DYNAMIC CASSETTE INTERNATIONAL 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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 3,532,657 |
| France | 325,341 |
| Australia | 96,657 |
| New Zealand | 76,615 |
| Poland | 43,681 |
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 | 1,904,625 | 1,628,032 | -276,593 |
| France | 287,422 | 37,919 | -249,503 |
| Australia | 55,136 | 41,521 | -13,615 |
| New Zealand | 4,836 | 71,779 | +66,943 |
| Poland | 30,136 | 13,545 | -16,591 |
| Netherlands | 43,525 | 0 | -43,525 |
| Ireland | 24,161 | 18,971 | -5,190 |
| South Africa | 36,009 | 0 | -36,009 |
| South Korea | 10,041 | 21,071 | +11,030 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 27,040 | +27,040 |
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) | 3,816,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 591,237 |
| Air transport | 88,867 |
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) | 2,044,374 | 1,772,180 | -272,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 433,178 | 158,059 | -275,119 |
| Air transport | 48,375 | 40,492 | -7,883 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,417,964 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,132,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 371,040 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,944 |
| 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 | 1,437,248 | 980,716 | -456,532 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 488,028 | 644,853 | +156,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 303,968 | 67,072 | -236,896 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,279 | 137,665 | +41,386 |
| Harwich | 43,525 | 65,493 | +21,968 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,334 | 15,494 | -21,840 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,356 | 0 | -43,356 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,407 | 8,663 | -24,744 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,041 | 21,071 | +11,030 |
| Southampton | 13,376 | 7,877 | -5,499 |
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