Import/export HS code 32030090: Animal-based dyes and colorants
Dyes and colorants derived from animals, including products made from these materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,069,502 |
| Peru | 497,889 |
| United States | 479,405 |
| Denmark | 477,475 |
| Spain | 408,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 954,445 | 1,115,057 | +160,612 |
| Peru | 189,239 | 308,650 | +119,411 |
| United States | 186,679 | 292,726 | +106,047 |
| Denmark | 264,238 | 213,237 | -51,001 |
| Spain | 149,923 | 258,559 | +108,636 |
| China | 129,853 | 173,868 | +44,015 |
| Germany | 131,925 | 145,885 | +13,960 |
| India | 123,160 | 135,492 | +12,332 |
| Belgium | 103,051 | 124,297 | +21,246 |
| Ireland | 54,456 | 134,239 | +79,783 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,592,615 |
| Peru | 1,414,546 |
| South Korea | 482,877 |
| China | 453,072 |
| India | 265,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 917,136 | 675,479 | -241,657 |
| Peru | 585,517 | 829,029 | +243,512 |
| South Korea | 0 | 482,877 | +482,877 |
| China | 222,864 | 230,208 | +7,344 |
| India | 127,110 | 137,965 | +10,855 |
| Belgium | 102,897 | 124,297 | +21,400 |
| United States | 81,439 | 141,013 | +59,574 |
| Germany | 56,813 | 92,954 | +36,141 |
| Netherlands | 42,611 | 66,053 | +23,442 |
| France | 76,754 | 23,119 | -53,635 |
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 | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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 | 2,208,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,141,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 890,244 |
| Other | 303,384 |
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 | 909,371 | 1,298,697 | +389,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 771,055 | 1,370,532 | +599,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 638,914 | 251,330 | -387,584 |
| Other | 128,748 | 174,636 | +45,888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 1,033,479 |
| East Midlands Airport | 784,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 672,771 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 482,877 |
| London | 443,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 492,445 | 541,034 | +48,589 |
| East Midlands Airport | 225,579 | 558,833 | +333,254 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 239,928 | 432,843 | +192,915 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 482,877 | +482,877 |
| London | 186,341 | 257,146 | +70,805 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 308,631 | 133,044 | -175,587 |
| 000 | 128,748 | 174,636 | +45,888 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,421 | 95,283 | -85,138 |
| Dover | 153,266 | 97,339 | -55,927 |
| Felixstowe | 132,012 | 109,111 | -22,901 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OTERRA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| VITABIOTICS LIMITED | 39 |
| ROHA UK LIMITED | 39 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 36 |
| DIANA FOOD LIMITED | 36 |
| DDW COLOURS UK LTD. | 31 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 22 |
| PLANT LIPIDS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 20 |
| AB WORLD FOODS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1,305,588 |
| Italy | 677,008 |
| United States | 508,102 |
| Ireland | 398,416 |
| Poland | 386,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 593,920 | 711,668 | +117,748 |
| Italy | 358,144 | 318,864 | -39,280 |
| United States | 205,894 | 302,208 | +96,314 |
| Ireland | 184,472 | 213,944 | +29,472 |
| Poland | 218,246 | 168,604 | -49,642 |
| France | 100,028 | 166,357 | +66,329 |
| Egypt | 176,471 | 87,292 | -89,179 |
| Spain | 108,875 | 117,991 | +9,116 |
| Kenya | 123,129 | 89,158 | -33,971 |
| Saudi Arabia | 106,132 | 82,277 | -23,855 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,830 |
| XU | 2,060 |
| Germany | 38 |
| Ireland | 10 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,484 | 1,346 | -138 |
| XU | 1,193 | 867 | -326 |
| Germany | 31 | 7 | -24 |
| Ireland | 10 | 0 | -10 |
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) | 4,139,600 |
| Air transport | 978,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 771,525 |
| Other | 4,938 |
| Road transport | 3,661 |
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) | 2,103,367 | 2,036,233 | -67,134 |
| Air transport | 346,356 | 631,904 | +285,548 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 506,060 | 265,465 | -240,595 |
| Other | 2,718 | 2,220 | -498 |
| Road transport | 3,661 | 0 | -3,661 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,650,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 864,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 426,555 |
| Holyhead | 287,471 |
| Liverpool Docks | 244,125 |
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 | 1,858,865 | 1,791,417 | -67,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,523 | 600,832 | +337,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,460 | 133,095 | -160,365 |
| Holyhead | 132,499 | 154,972 | +22,473 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,474 | 90,651 | -62,823 |
| Southampton | 58,337 | 46,603 | -11,734 |
| Heysham | 30,324 | 40,916 | +10,592 |
| Dover | 43,996 | 22,509 | -21,487 |
| Manchester Airport | 52,686 | 1,328 | -51,358 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,377 | 15,684 | +1,307 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32030090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyes and colorants derived from animals, including products made from these materials