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 | 2,230,998 |
| Denmark | 489,108 |
| United States | 480,615 |
| Peru | 471,449 |
| Spain | 388,852 |
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 | 995,421 | 1,235,577 | +240,156 |
| Denmark | 249,913 | 239,195 | -10,718 |
| United States | 230,115 | 250,500 | +20,385 |
| Peru | 162,799 | 308,650 | +145,851 |
| Spain | 131,286 | 257,566 | +126,280 |
| China | 108,186 | 161,054 | +52,868 |
| Germany | 122,758 | 145,885 | +23,127 |
| India | 130,105 | 128,547 | -1,558 |
| Belgium | 100,593 | 105,893 | +5,300 |
| Ireland | 58,438 | 126,196 | +67,758 |
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 | 1,776,016 |
| Peru | 1,369,412 |
| South Korea | 482,877 |
| China | 418,591 |
| 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 | 955,839 | 820,177 | -135,662 |
| Peru | 531,959 | 837,453 | +305,494 |
| South Korea | 0 | 482,877 | +482,877 |
| China | 240,969 | 177,622 | -63,347 |
| India | 134,055 | 131,020 | -3,035 |
| United States | 85,103 | 157,779 | +72,676 |
| Belgium | 100,439 | 105,893 | +5,454 |
| Germany | 47,646 | 92,954 | +45,308 |
| Netherlands | 45,877 | 57,380 | +11,503 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 1 | -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 | 2,371,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,132,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 837,928 |
| Other | 296,286 |
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 | 967,004 | 1,404,870 | +437,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 756,752 | 1,375,595 | +618,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 571,792 | 266,136 | -305,656 |
| Other | 129,693 | 166,593 | +36,900 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 1,053,002 |
| East Midlands Airport | 851,480 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 672,917 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 491,619 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 482,877 |
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 | 508,591 | 544,411 | +35,820 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,340 | 616,140 | +380,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 285,434 | 387,483 | +102,049 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 304,542 | 187,077 | -117,465 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 482,877 | +482,877 |
| London | 135,193 | 257,146 | +121,953 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,421 | 128,493 | -51,928 |
| 000 | 129,693 | 166,593 | +36,900 |
| Dover | 154,493 | 78,935 | -75,558 |
| Felixstowe | 93,539 | 109,111 | +15,572 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OTERRA UK LIMITED | 42 |
| VITABIOTICS LIMITED | 40 |
| 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 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 21 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | 1,307,084 |
| Italy | 649,324 |
| United States | 537,403 |
| Ireland | 394,752 |
| Poland | 393,748 |
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 | 697,596 | 609,488 | -88,108 |
| Italy | 406,290 | 243,034 | -163,256 |
| United States | 205,894 | 331,509 | +125,615 |
| Ireland | 194,716 | 200,036 | +5,320 |
| Poland | 211,259 | 182,489 | -28,770 |
| France | 105,559 | 190,940 | +85,381 |
| Egypt | 174,576 | 85,810 | -88,766 |
| Kenya | 123,129 | 109,400 | -13,729 |
| Spain | 126,613 | 98,223 | -28,390 |
| Germany | 138,305 | 31,914 | -106,391 |
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 | 2,406 |
| 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 | 1,273 | 1,133 | -140 |
| 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) | 4,074,314 |
| Air transport | 1,004,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 755,415 |
| Other | 4,499 |
| Road transport | 2,734 |
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) | 2,218,356 | 1,855,958 | -362,398 |
| Air transport | 352,027 | 652,654 | +300,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 459,468 | 295,947 | -163,521 |
| Other | 2,722 | 1,777 | -945 |
| Road transport | 2,734 | 0 | -2,734 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,590,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 885,324 |
| London Gateway Port | 407,110 |
| Holyhead | 294,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,401 |
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 | 1,959,654 | 1,630,790 | -328,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 264,888 | 620,436 | +355,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 275,153 | 131,957 | -143,196 |
| Holyhead | 138,069 | 156,423 | +18,354 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,449 | 119,952 | +2,503 |
| Southampton | 58,337 | 46,603 | -11,734 |
| Heysham | 45,240 | 26,000 | -19,240 |
| Dover | 47,029 | 16,326 | -30,703 |
| Manchester Airport | 54,014 | 0 | -54,014 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,455 | 14,727 | -1,728 |
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