Import/export HS code 320413: Basic dyes
Bright dyes used for acrylic fibers, paper, and some plastics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,457,668 |
| India | 2,551,972 |
| France | 1,568,948 |
| Germany | 727,815 |
| United States | 483,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,105,385 | 2,352,283 | +1,246,898 |
| India | 1,219,263 | 1,332,709 | +113,446 |
| France | 1,433,738 | 135,210 | -1,298,528 |
| Germany | 222,165 | 505,650 | +283,485 |
| United States | 126,677 | 356,651 | +229,974 |
| Australia | 248,395 | 131,091 | -117,304 |
| Italy | 177,800 | 149,551 | -28,249 |
| Belgium | 167,526 | 40,707 | -126,819 |
| Hungary | 106,796 | 35,776 | -71,020 |
| Netherlands | 79,895 | 45,793 | -34,102 |
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 | 4,741,383 |
| India | 2,881,005 |
| China | 698,489 |
| United States | 511,838 |
| United Kingdom | 414,021 |
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 | 2,357,205 | 2,384,178 | +26,973 |
| India | 1,266,701 | 1,614,304 | +347,603 |
| China | 397,522 | 300,967 | -96,555 |
| United States | 219,702 | 292,136 | +72,434 |
| United Kingdom | 200,136 | 213,885 | +13,749 |
| Australia | 248,395 | 131,091 | -117,304 |
| Germany | 86,444 | 102,543 | +16,099 |
| Mexico | 41,817 | 51,311 | +9,494 |
| Indonesia | 14,154 | 73,275 | +59,121 |
| Switzerland | 27,453 | 55,282 | +27,829 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 6,445,804 |
| Air transport | 2,328,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,491,837 |
| Other | 9,529 |
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) | 3,225,279 | 3,220,525 | -4,754 |
| Air transport | 1,011,387 | 1,317,428 | +306,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 763,459 | 728,378 | -35,081 |
| Other | 6,549 | 2,980 | -3,569 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,430,982 |
| Killingholme | 2,009,038 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,554,438 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,285,801 |
| Felixstowe | 905,255 |
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 | 1,314,560 | 1,116,422 | -198,138 |
| Killingholme | 757,585 | 1,251,453 | +493,868 |
| Manchester Airport | 685,396 | 869,042 | +183,646 |
| Middlesbrough | 669,284 | 616,517 | -52,767 |
| Felixstowe | 605,946 | 299,309 | -306,637 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,498 | 230,578 | +86,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,699 | 147,084 | +23,385 |
| Southampton | 22,871 | 204,890 | +182,019 |
| London Stansted Airport | 97,800 | 114,394 | +16,594 |
| London | 137,599 | 57,663 | -79,936 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,558,385 |
| France | 2,585,474 |
| Japan | 2,251,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,863,419 |
| United States | 1,190,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,658,163 | 1,900,222 | +242,059 |
| France | 1,302,707 | 1,282,767 | -19,940 |
| Japan | 1,243,249 | 1,007,928 | -235,321 |
| Netherlands | 993,749 | 869,670 | -124,079 |
| United States | 485,699 | 704,552 | +218,853 |
| Mexico | 589,243 | 275,391 | -313,852 |
| Ireland | 347,867 | 459,382 | +111,515 |
| Belgium | 197,269 | 229,717 | +32,448 |
| Sweden | 327,109 | 78,721 | -248,388 |
| Brazil | 49,822 | 261,906 | +212,084 |
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 | 232 |
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 | 113 | 119 | +6 |
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) | 9,826,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,266,019 |
| Air transport | 1,400,195 |
| Other | 241 |
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) | 4,739,409 | 5,087,157 | +347,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,563,632 | 1,702,387 | -861,245 |
| Air transport | 615,431 | 784,764 | +169,333 |
| Other | 122 | 119 | -3 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,639,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,467,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,001,821 |
| Southampton | 1,547,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 910,150 |
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 | 3,389,296 | 3,250,015 | -139,281 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,215,427 | 1,251,739 | +36,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,439,017 | 562,804 | -876,213 |
| Southampton | 508,995 | 1,038,184 | +529,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 395,603 | 514,547 | +118,944 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,230 | 349,642 | +101,412 |
| Heysham | 137,030 | 193,550 | +56,520 |
| Hull | 146,878 | 68,981 | -77,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,735 | 75,019 | +7,284 |
| Holyhead | 118,631 | 12,574 | -106,057 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320413
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bright dyes used for acrylic fibers, paper, and some plastics