Import/export HS code 320490: Various synthetic colorants
Includes all other synthetic dyes and colorants not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,225,791 |
| United States | 1,911,396 |
| France | 1,472,798 |
| Germany | 1,036,808 |
| China | 946,279 |
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 | 1,177,099 | 1,048,692 | -128,407 |
| United States | 865,241 | 1,046,155 | +180,914 |
| France | 720,701 | 752,097 | +31,396 |
| Germany | 440,842 | 595,966 | +155,124 |
| China | 476,336 | 469,943 | -6,393 |
| Finland | 302,232 | 333,160 | +30,928 |
| Netherlands | 175,542 | 128,253 | -47,289 |
| Spain | 169,282 | 110,504 | -58,778 |
| Taiwan | 168,711 | 70,130 | -98,581 |
| South Korea | 37,793 | 107,488 | +69,695 |
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 | 2,411,593 |
| United States | 2,059,130 |
| Germany | 1,616,679 |
| China | 1,024,187 |
| Finland | 682,217 |
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 | 1,270,948 | 1,140,645 | -130,303 |
| United States | 928,005 | 1,131,125 | +203,120 |
| Germany | 741,744 | 874,935 | +133,191 |
| China | 498,026 | 526,161 | +28,135 |
| Finland | 332,625 | 349,592 | +16,967 |
| France | 244,599 | 280,982 | +36,383 |
| Belgium | 172,804 | 150,564 | -22,240 |
| Spain | 143,381 | 110,435 | -32,946 |
| Taiwan | 163,380 | 29,625 | -133,755 |
| Italy | 114,418 | 37,655 | -76,763 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,222,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,082,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,388,332 |
| Other | 11,002 |
| Rail transport | 4,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,943,399 | 2,278,780 | +335,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,864,971 | 1,217,701 | -647,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,039,860 | 1,348,472 | +308,612 |
| Other | 9,400 | 1,602 | -7,798 |
| Rail transport | 4,708 | 0 | -4,708 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,325 | +4,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,386,859 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,624,168 |
| Dover | 1,413,090 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,336,625 |
| London Stansted Airport | 665,713 |
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 | 1,232,859 | 1,154,000 | -78,859 |
| East Midlands Airport | 708,010 | 916,158 | +208,148 |
| Dover | 648,028 | 765,062 | +117,034 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 636,805 | 699,820 | +63,015 |
| London Stansted Airport | 279,926 | 385,787 | +105,861 |
| Southampton | 222,986 | 106,402 | -116,584 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,940 | 121,124 | -82,816 |
| Thamesport | 180,029 | 117,535 | -62,494 |
| Birmingham Airport | 111,062 | 84,721 | -26,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,818 | 81,656 | -31,162 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Scientific research and development | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,360,433 |
| Belgium | 2,305,087 |
| United States | 1,422,158 |
| Netherlands | 1,226,170 |
| India | 1,175,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 775,203 | 1,585,230 | +810,027 |
| Belgium | 969,726 | 1,335,361 | +365,635 |
| United States | 242,161 | 1,179,997 | +937,836 |
| Netherlands | 688,017 | 538,153 | -149,864 |
| India | 620,498 | 555,396 | -65,102 |
| Ireland | 442,344 | 342,276 | -100,068 |
| China | 435,898 | 281,964 | -153,934 |
| Estonia | 241,484 | 337,403 | +95,919 |
| Latvia | 200,349 | 349,036 | +148,687 |
| Germany | 269,944 | 209,276 | -60,668 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 133 |
| United States | 5 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 86 | 47 | -39 |
| United States | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 8,246,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,892,512 |
| Air transport | 2,851,908 |
| Other | 281 |
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) | 3,874,478 | 4,372,334 | +497,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 998,042 | 1,894,470 | +896,428 |
| Air transport | 986,370 | 1,865,538 | +879,168 |
| Other | 204 | 77 | -127 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,719,836 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,455,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,216,837 |
| Felixstowe | 892,312 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 889,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,508,788 | 3,211,048 | +702,260 |
| London Stansted Airport | 274,428 | 1,181,004 | +906,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 650,753 | 566,084 | -84,669 |
| Felixstowe | 229,002 | 663,310 | +434,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 506,036 | 383,078 | -122,958 |
| Holyhead | 362,767 | 302,396 | -60,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 235,035 | 325,830 | +90,795 |
| Southampton | 56,544 | 475,696 | +419,152 |
| Hull | 321,111 | 194,511 | -126,600 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,578 | 123,058 | -178,520 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other synthetic dyes and colorants not listed above