Import/export HS code 320415: Vat dyes
High-quality dyes used for cotton and rayon, known for their colorfastness
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,753,163 |
| Switzerland | 2,202,284 |
| Austria | 773,994 |
| Germany | 429,362 |
| France | 288,598 |
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 | 1,429,852 | 1,323,311 | -106,541 |
| Switzerland | 1,507,377 | 694,907 | -812,470 |
| Austria | 241,439 | 532,555 | +291,116 |
| Germany | 226,174 | 203,188 | -22,986 |
| France | 129,130 | 159,468 | +30,338 |
| Netherlands | 59,652 | 35,832 | -23,820 |
| China | 27,129 | 41,281 | +14,152 |
| Turkey | 46,126 | 19,472 | -26,654 |
| Panama | 0 | 45,631 | +45,631 |
| Czechia | 1,416 | 3,639 | +2,223 |
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 | 4,672,576 |
| China | 1,253,961 |
| Germany | 379,598 |
| Portugal | 153,857 |
| Netherlands | 68,789 |
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 | 2,578,901 | 2,093,675 | -485,226 |
| China | 664,857 | 589,104 | -75,753 |
| Germany | 201,332 | 178,266 | -23,066 |
| Portugal | 47,983 | 105,874 | +57,891 |
| Netherlands | 41,509 | 27,280 | -14,229 |
| Turkey | 46,126 | 19,472 | -26,654 |
| Japan | 43,893 | 12,298 | -31,595 |
| France | 16,668 | 20,628 | +3,960 |
| United States | 19,748 | 0 | -19,748 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,407 | +12,407 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 4,913,988 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,184,450 |
| Air transport | 520,007 |
| Other | 114,873 |
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) | 2,750,342 | 2,163,646 | -586,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 476,532 | 707,918 | +231,386 |
| Air transport | 346,703 | 173,304 | -173,399 |
| Other | 94,718 | 20,155 | -74,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,208,933 |
| Thamesport | 2,054,000 |
| Belfast Port | 1,207,580 |
| Dover | 367,877 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,379 |
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 | 977,796 | 1,231,137 | +253,341 |
| Thamesport | 1,521,445 | 532,555 | -988,890 |
| Belfast Port | 429,240 | 778,340 | +349,100 |
| Dover | 164,296 | 203,581 | +39,285 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,793 | 47,586 | -110,207 |
| Birmingham Airport | 77,838 | 42,456 | -35,382 |
| 000 | 94,718 | 20,155 | -74,563 |
| London | 66,394 | 31,801 | -34,593 |
| Manchester Airport | 60,160 | 26,284 | -33,876 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 15,760 | 52,072 | +36,312 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEELIKON SPECIALITIES EUROPE LTD | 88 |
| ATUL EUROPE LIMITED | 73 |
| TENNANTS TEXTILE COLOURS LIMITED | 40 |
| REGENCY FCB (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| BIORELIANCE LTD. | 31 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 28 |
| SUDARSHAN UK SLO LTD | 28 |
| UNICOLOUR LIMITED | 18 |
| A.Z.O. LIMITED | 13 |
| EUROPEAN OGD LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,424,631 |
| Slovakia | 528,532 |
| South Africa | 388,869 |
| Belarus | 388,586 |
| Switzerland | 306,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,319,266 | 1,105,365 | -213,901 |
| Slovakia | 338,931 | 189,601 | -149,330 |
| South Africa | 229,657 | 159,212 | -70,445 |
| Belarus | 0 | 388,586 | +388,586 |
| Switzerland | 143,716 | 162,809 | +19,093 |
| France | 46,400 | 236,468 | +190,068 |
| Portugal | 72,977 | 61,801 | -11,176 |
| Germany | 48,808 | 42,611 | -6,197 |
| China | 10,319 | 0 | -10,319 |
| Thailand | 9,708 | 0 | -9,708 |
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) | 3,946,976 |
| Air transport | 421,626 |
| Road transport | 217,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,708 |
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) | 1,905,787 | 2,041,189 | +135,402 |
| Air transport | 244,249 | 177,377 | -66,872 |
| Road transport | 71,132 | 146,052 | +74,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,708 | 0 | -9,708 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,610,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,525 |
| Dover | 329,966 |
| Belfast Port | 217,184 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,319 |
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 | 1,779,982 | 1,830,207 | +50,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,657 | 167,868 | -61,789 |
| Dover | 118,984 | 210,982 | +91,998 |
| Belfast Port | 71,132 | 146,052 | +74,920 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,319 | 0 | -10,319 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 7,293 | +7,293 |
| Hull | 6,821 | 0 | -6,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,273 | 2,216 | -2,057 |
| Southampton | 5,481 | 0 | -5,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,227 | 0 | -4,227 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320415
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-quality dyes used for cotton and rayon, known for their colorfastness