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 | 3,382,571 |
| Spain | 1,970,983 |
| France | 671,304 |
| Netherlands | 567,080 |
| Turkey | 537,063 |
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 | 1,861,279 | 1,521,292 | -339,987 |
| Spain | 790,800 | 1,180,183 | +389,383 |
| France | 503,732 | 167,572 | -336,160 |
| Netherlands | 393,472 | 173,608 | -219,864 |
| Turkey | 288,586 | 248,477 | -40,109 |
| Germany | 145,795 | 325,316 | +179,521 |
| Belgium | 190,906 | 187,174 | -3,732 |
| United States | 86,236 | 225,830 | +139,594 |
| Switzerland | 60,521 | 47,174 | -13,347 |
| 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 | 4,025,399 |
| Spain | 2,172,388 |
| United States | 578,266 |
| Turkey | 537,063 |
| Germany | 310,022 |
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 | 2,189,464 | 1,835,935 | -353,529 |
| Spain | 1,178,436 | 993,952 | -184,484 |
| United States | 185,388 | 392,878 | +207,490 |
| Turkey | 288,586 | 248,477 | -40,109 |
| Germany | 80,699 | 229,323 | +148,624 |
| France | 120,570 | 82,603 | -37,967 |
| Japan | 73,310 | 120,346 | +47,036 |
| Mexico | 109,159 | 67,259 | -41,900 |
| Switzerland | 60,521 | 74,699 | +14,178 |
| China | 10,719 | 75,401 | +64,682 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| 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 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 4,224,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,039,843 |
| Air transport | 338,230 |
| Other | 3,792 |
| 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) | 2,197,217 | 2,027,561 | -169,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,005,913 | 2,033,930 | +28,017 |
| Air transport | 172,531 | 165,699 | -6,832 |
| Other | 2,078 | 1,714 | -364 |
| 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 | 2,842,916 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,514,450 |
| Dover | 1,022,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 980,461 |
| Killingholme | 614,240 |
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 | 1,552,692 | 1,290,224 | -262,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 912,078 | 602,372 | -309,706 |
| Dover | 403,253 | 619,192 | +215,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 556,155 | 424,306 | -131,849 |
| Killingholme | 300,882 | 313,358 | +12,476 |
| Southampton | 55,945 | 329,088 | +273,143 |
| Hull | 40,431 | 156,197 | +115,766 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,276 | 79,583 | -25,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,513 | 80,462 | +35,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,412 | 93,713 | +74,301 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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. | 55 |
| A.Z.O. LIMITED | 53 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 52 |
| TOWN END (LEEDS) PLC | 49 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 48 |
| SENSIENT COLORS UK LTD | 41 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 27 |
| 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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 503,089 |
| Germany | 176,259 |
| Japan | 167,225 |
| Poland | 66,197 |
| France | 64,893 |
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 | 276,951 | 226,138 | -50,813 |
| Germany | 102,298 | 73,961 | -28,337 |
| Japan | 79,022 | 88,203 | +9,181 |
| Poland | 48,628 | 17,569 | -31,059 |
| France | 27,339 | 37,554 | +10,215 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 55,936 | +55,936 |
| Netherlands | 34,739 | 4,080 | -30,659 |
| Egypt | 31,190 | 0 | -31,190 |
| Colombia | 0 | 27,051 | +27,051 |
| Israel | 0 | 23,738 | +23,738 |
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) | 716,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 328,406 |
| Air transport | 217,952 |
| 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) | 388,500 | 328,197 | -60,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 185,372 | 143,034 | -42,338 |
| Air transport | 74,194 | 143,758 | +69,564 |
| 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 | 511,703 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,984 |
| 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 | 294,639 | 217,064 | -77,575 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,000 | 101,984 | -35,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,932 | 94,852 | +66,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,069 | 84,835 | +71,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,971 | 20,687 | -49,284 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,689 | 35,618 | +3,929 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,004 | 12,119 | -9,885 |
| Felixstowe | 31,190 | 0 | -31,190 |
| Dover | 13,140 | 13,598 | +458 |
| 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