Import/export HS code 320416: Reactive dyes
Dyes that bond chemically with fibers, commonly used for cotton and wool
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 2,197,041 |
| Germany | 1,163,151 |
| France | 905,390 |
| Switzerland | 450,457 |
| Taiwan | 445,601 |
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 | 1,312,277 | 884,764 | -427,513 |
| Germany | 862,005 | 301,146 | -560,859 |
| France | 522,284 | 383,106 | -139,178 |
| Switzerland | 189,222 | 261,235 | +72,013 |
| Taiwan | 176,384 | 269,217 | +92,833 |
| Spain | 201,409 | 118,539 | -82,870 |
| India | 120,574 | 72,095 | -48,479 |
| Poland | 49,356 | 98,746 | +49,390 |
| Netherlands | 83,828 | 60,454 | -23,374 |
| Greece | 86,449 | 44,317 | -42,132 |
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 | 2,907,336 |
| India | 1,255,098 |
| Taiwan | 497,589 |
| Switzerland | 434,411 |
| Germany | 336,771 |
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 | 1,865,273 | 1,042,063 | -823,210 |
| India | 740,321 | 514,777 | -225,544 |
| Taiwan | 186,606 | 310,983 | +124,377 |
| Switzerland | 188,357 | 246,054 | +57,697 |
| Germany | 242,690 | 94,081 | -148,609 |
| Japan | 147,055 | 132,535 | -14,520 |
| Thailand | 97,496 | 83,509 | -13,987 |
| Greece | 86,449 | 44,317 | -42,132 |
| Ireland | 64,490 | 33,386 | -31,104 |
| United States | 61,252 | 29,843 | -31,409 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 4,869,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 851,671 |
| Air transport | 743,644 |
| 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) | 3,016,961 | 1,852,476 | -1,164,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,557 | 430,114 | +8,557 |
| Air transport | 376,726 | 366,918 | -9,808 |
| 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 | 3,924,511 |
| Southampton | 479,767 |
| Manchester Airport | 442,762 |
| Felixstowe | 319,302 |
| London Stansted Airport | 225,438 |
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 | 2,547,327 | 1,377,184 | -1,170,143 |
| Southampton | 185,353 | 294,414 | +109,061 |
| Manchester Airport | 194,098 | 248,664 | +54,566 |
| Felixstowe | 228,564 | 90,738 | -137,826 |
| London Stansted Airport | 165,262 | 60,176 | -105,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,538 | 98,591 | -17,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,771 | 169,493 | +131,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,099 | 63,642 | -47,457 |
| Hull | 65,951 | 64,923 | -1,028 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,928 | 82,031 | +41,103 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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. | 59 |
| 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 |
| CONTAMAC LIMITED | 10 |
| REGENCY FCB (UK) 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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 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 | 3,526,676 |
| France | 274,100 |
| Netherlands | 167,275 |
| Ireland | 109,707 |
| Australia | 105,007 |
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 | 1,942,106 | 1,584,570 | -357,536 |
| France | 273,200 | 900 | -272,300 |
| Netherlands | 43,525 | 123,750 | +80,225 |
| Ireland | 21,539 | 88,168 | +66,629 |
| Australia | 54,150 | 50,857 | -3,293 |
| Sweden | 18,903 | 69,819 | +50,916 |
| New Zealand | 1,351 | 71,779 | +70,428 |
| Poland | 15,068 | 40,568 | +25,500 |
| South Korea | 24,037 | 15,374 | -8,663 |
| 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) | 4,218,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,402 |
| Air transport | 217,750 |
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) | 2,372,684 | 1,845,646 | -527,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,617 | 166,785 | +46,168 |
| Air transport | 54,519 | 163,231 | +108,712 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,526,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,245,358 |
| Immingham Docks | 243,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 241,238 |
| 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 | 1,520,865 | 1,005,811 | -515,054 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 725,862 | 519,496 | -206,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,903 | 224,992 | +206,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,700 | 157,538 | +73,838 |
| Harwich | 43,525 | 65,493 | +21,968 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,894 | 78,250 | +55,356 |
| ZLC | 0 | 61,671 | +61,671 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,356 | 0 | -43,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,128 | 9,403 | -22,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,037 | 15,374 | -8,663 |
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