Import/export HS code 320414: Direct dyes
Dyes applied directly to cotton, rayon, and other cellulose fibers
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 | 3,413,520 |
| Spain | 1,887,325 |
| France | 648,916 |
| Netherlands | 559,275 |
| Turkey | 544,524 |
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 | 1,939,290 | 1,474,230 | -465,060 |
| Spain | 719,031 | 1,168,294 | +449,263 |
| France | 447,280 | 201,636 | -245,644 |
| Netherlands | 389,761 | 169,514 | -220,247 |
| Turkey | 243,125 | 301,399 | +58,274 |
| Germany | 144,106 | 238,225 | +94,119 |
| Belgium | 168,188 | 191,807 | +23,619 |
| United States | 86,236 | 191,068 | +104,832 |
| Switzerland | 60,179 | 51,788 | -8,391 |
| Jamaica | 0 | 63,689 | +63,689 |
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 | 4,017,896 |
| Spain | 2,112,522 |
| United States | 559,139 |
| Turkey | 544,524 |
| Germany | 234,786 |
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 | 2,246,822 | 1,771,074 | -475,748 |
| Spain | 1,112,430 | 1,000,092 | -112,338 |
| United States | 185,388 | 373,751 | +188,363 |
| Turkey | 243,125 | 301,399 | +58,274 |
| Germany | 77,539 | 157,247 | +79,708 |
| France | 60,788 | 139,999 | +79,211 |
| Mexico | 107,172 | 73,780 | -33,392 |
| Japan | 73,310 | 85,584 | +12,274 |
| Switzerland | 60,179 | 65,413 | +5,234 |
| China | 14,214 | 74,257 | +60,043 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,230,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,835,641 |
| Air transport | 325,110 |
| Other | 6,407 |
| Road transport | 1,559 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,256,140 | 1,974,637 | -281,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,849,574 | 1,986,067 | +136,493 |
| Air transport | 149,311 | 175,799 | +26,488 |
| Other | 4,578 | 1,829 | -2,749 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,559 | +1,559 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,844,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,423,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 980,461 |
| Dover | 965,715 |
| Killingholme | 599,423 |
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 | 1,615,929 | 1,228,763 | -387,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 866,823 | 556,642 | -310,181 |
| London Gateway Port | 523,762 | 456,699 | -67,063 |
| Dover | 387,915 | 577,800 | +189,885 |
| Killingholme | 262,582 | 336,841 | +74,259 |
| Southampton | 88,230 | 299,326 | +211,096 |
| Hull | 35,533 | 145,744 | +110,211 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,056 | 93,175 | +11,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,513 | 80,462 | +35,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,412 | 73,410 | +53,998 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WATERSIDE COLOURS LIMITED | 94 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 54 |
| A.Z.O. LIMITED | 53 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 52 |
| TOWN END (LEEDS) PLC | 48 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 47 |
| SENSIENT COLORS UK LTD | 41 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 26 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 26 |
| FUJIFILM IMAGING COLORANTS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 503,089 |
| Germany | 174,656 |
| Japan | 174,303 |
| China | 102,370 |
| Netherlands | 73,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 259,473 | 243,616 | -15,857 |
| Germany | 78,347 | 96,309 | +17,962 |
| Japan | 59,090 | 115,213 | +56,123 |
| China | 102,370 | 0 | -102,370 |
| Netherlands | 69,580 | 4,080 | -65,500 |
| Poland | 52,792 | 17,569 | -35,223 |
| France | 27,339 | 29,951 | +2,612 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 55,936 | +55,936 |
| Egypt | 31,190 | 0 | -31,190 |
| Colombia | 0 | 27,051 | +27,051 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5 | 20 | +15 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 853,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 327,056 |
| Air transport | 224,597 |
| Road transport | 1,170 |
| Other | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 495,356 | 358,552 | -136,804 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 167,674 | 159,382 | -8,292 |
| Air transport | 68,309 | 156,288 | +87,979 |
| Road transport | 1,170 | 0 | -1,170 |
| Other | 5 | 20 | +15 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 614,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,904 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 366,654 | 247,419 | -119,235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,695 | 101,109 | -36,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,932 | 94,852 | +66,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,771 | 86,133 | +74,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,748 | 37,910 | -14,838 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,932 | 48,453 | +22,521 |
| Felixstowe | 66,031 | 0 | -66,031 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,174 | 10,516 | -12,658 |
| Dover | 11,970 | 13,598 | +1,628 |
| ZLC | 8,602 | 11,186 | +2,584 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320414
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyes applied directly to cotton, rayon, and other cellulose fibers