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 | 3,292,676 |
| India | 2,514,505 |
| France | 1,843,724 |
| Germany | 727,622 |
| United States | 493,351 |
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 | 987,782 | 2,304,894 | +1,317,112 |
| India | 1,170,620 | 1,343,885 | +173,265 |
| France | 1,670,179 | 173,545 | -1,496,634 |
| Germany | 226,169 | 501,453 | +275,284 |
| United States | 136,489 | 356,862 | +220,373 |
| Australia | 248,395 | 94,709 | -153,686 |
| Italy | 177,814 | 149,573 | -28,241 |
| Belgium | 178,211 | 35,352 | -142,859 |
| Hungary | 106,796 | 23,631 | -83,165 |
| Netherlands | 89,547 | 36,470 | -53,077 |
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 | 4,810,363 |
| India | 2,886,611 |
| China | 697,183 |
| United States | 518,184 |
| United Kingdom | 401,876 |
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 | 2,450,530 | 2,359,833 | -90,697 |
| India | 1,250,884 | 1,635,727 | +384,843 |
| China | 398,470 | 298,713 | -99,757 |
| United States | 230,899 | 287,285 | +56,386 |
| United Kingdom | 199,247 | 202,629 | +3,382 |
| Australia | 248,395 | 94,709 | -153,686 |
| Germany | 84,362 | 104,625 | +20,263 |
| Mexico | 41,817 | 44,759 | +2,942 |
| Indonesia | 11,027 | 69,516 | +58,489 |
| Italy | 77,491 | 1,235 | -76,256 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | 5 | +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) | 6,554,606 |
| Air transport | 2,276,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,451,319 |
| Other | 9,641 |
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) | 3,363,151 | 3,191,455 | -171,696 |
| Air transport | 991,555 | 1,284,886 | +293,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 761,939 | 689,380 | -72,559 |
| Other | 5,610 | 4,031 | -1,579 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,573,655 |
| Killingholme | 1,908,318 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,542,788 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,285,801 |
| Felixstowe | 901,119 |
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 | 1,457,573 | 1,116,082 | -341,491 |
| Killingholme | 741,229 | 1,167,089 | +425,860 |
| Manchester Airport | 648,057 | 894,731 | +246,674 |
| Middlesbrough | 615,755 | 670,046 | +54,291 |
| Felixstowe | 605,946 | 295,173 | -310,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,683 | 209,535 | +61,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,699 | 110,702 | -12,997 |
| Southampton | 21,351 | 206,410 | +185,059 |
| London | 134,686 | 60,576 | -74,110 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,417 | 79,717 | -24,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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 | 19 |
| 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 | 3,418,545 |
| France | 2,625,874 |
| Japan | 2,243,834 |
| Netherlands | 1,888,234 |
| United States | 1,234,969 |
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 | 1,494,042 | 1,924,503 | +430,461 |
| France | 1,263,252 | 1,362,622 | +99,370 |
| Japan | 1,243,249 | 1,000,585 | -242,664 |
| Netherlands | 1,036,269 | 851,965 | -184,304 |
| United States | 532,235 | 702,734 | +170,499 |
| Mexico | 527,842 | 351,543 | -176,299 |
| Ireland | 344,121 | 445,232 | +101,111 |
| Sweden | 327,109 | 78,721 | -248,388 |
| Belgium | 189,055 | 203,131 | +14,076 |
| Brazil | 49,822 | 203,848 | +154,026 |
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 |
| XU | 9 |
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 |
| XU | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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) | 9,647,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,347,465 |
| Air transport | 1,400,086 |
| 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) | 4,534,994 | 5,112,060 | +577,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,567,269 | 1,780,196 | -787,073 |
| Air transport | 601,944 | 798,142 | +196,198 |
| Other | 122 | 119 | -3 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,577,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,358,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,997,258 |
| Southampton | 1,550,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 900,660 |
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 | 3,247,391 | 3,329,634 | +82,243 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,146,836 | 1,211,173 | +64,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,356,645 | 640,613 | -716,032 |
| Southampton | 511,979 | 1,038,184 | +526,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,226 | 503,434 | +106,208 |
| Liverpool Docks | 315,644 | 291,713 | -23,931 |
| Heysham | 107,839 | 237,329 | +129,490 |
| Hull | 187,011 | 68,981 | -118,030 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,873 | 75,546 | +1,673 |
| Holyhead | 119,554 | 12,574 | -106,980 |
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