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 | 2,698,579 |
| Switzerland | 2,392,696 |
| Austria | 773,994 |
| Germany | 416,810 |
| France | 303,412 |
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 | 1,663,457 | 1,035,122 | -628,335 |
| Switzerland | 1,729,302 | 663,394 | -1,065,908 |
| Austria | 241,439 | 532,555 | +291,116 |
| Germany | 192,020 | 224,790 | +32,770 |
| France | 120,318 | 183,094 | +62,776 |
| Netherlands | 59,652 | 37,535 | -22,117 |
| China | 27,129 | 41,281 | +14,152 |
| Turkey | 48,557 | 18,522 | -30,035 |
| Panama | 0 | 45,631 | +45,631 |
| Czechia | 1,416 | 5,206 | +3,790 |
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 | 4,808,404 |
| China | 1,253,961 |
| Germany | 365,914 |
| Portugal | 169,711 |
| Netherlands | 70,492 |
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 | 3,043,449 | 1,764,955 | -1,278,494 |
| China | 664,857 | 589,104 | -75,753 |
| Germany | 158,796 | 207,118 | +48,322 |
| Portugal | 47,983 | 121,728 | +73,745 |
| Netherlands | 41,509 | 28,983 | -12,526 |
| Turkey | 48,557 | 18,522 | -30,035 |
| Japan | 34,445 | 10,436 | -24,009 |
| France | 16,668 | 28,154 | +11,486 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 5,090,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,189,222 |
| Air transport | 481,621 |
| 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) | 3,109,736 | 1,980,707 | -1,129,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 546,132 | 643,090 | +96,958 |
| Air transport | 312,549 | 169,072 | -143,477 |
| Other | 114,873 | 0 | -114,873 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,155,830 |
| Thamesport | 2,054,000 |
| Belfast Port | 1,397,992 |
| Dover | 392,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,946 |
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 | 1,193,677 | 962,153 | -231,524 |
| Thamesport | 1,521,445 | 532,555 | -988,890 |
| Belfast Port | 651,165 | 746,827 | +95,662 |
| Dover | 155,484 | 236,581 | +81,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,793 | 49,153 | -108,640 |
| 000 | 114,873 | 0 | -114,873 |
| London | 66,394 | 31,801 | -34,593 |
| Manchester Airport | 56,835 | 26,284 | -30,551 |
| Birmingham Airport | 47,009 | 34,954 | -12,055 |
| 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 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 41 |
| REGENCY FCB (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| BIORELIANCE LTD. | 31 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 29 |
| SUDARSHAN UK SLO LTD | 28 |
| UNICOLOUR LIMITED | 18 |
| A.Z.O. LIMITED | 14 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 2,448,319 |
| South Africa | 794,136 |
| Slovakia | 575,880 |
| Belarus | 388,586 |
| Switzerland | 335,671 |
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 | 1,338,206 | 1,110,113 | -228,093 |
| South Africa | 194,921 | 599,215 | +404,294 |
| Slovakia | 338,931 | 236,949 | -101,982 |
| Belarus | 0 | 388,586 | +388,586 |
| Switzerland | 143,716 | 191,955 | +48,239 |
| France | 46,400 | 236,468 | +190,068 |
| Portugal | 72,977 | 61,801 | -11,176 |
| Germany | 48,808 | 42,611 | -6,197 |
| China | 10,319 | 6,680 | -3,639 |
| 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) | 4,018,012 |
| Air transport | 833,573 |
| Road transport | 246,330 |
| 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) | 1,924,727 | 2,093,285 | +168,558 |
| Air transport | 209,513 | 624,060 | +414,547 |
| Road transport | 71,132 | 175,198 | +104,066 |
| 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 | 3,681,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 802,792 |
| Dover | 329,966 |
| Belfast Port | 246,330 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,999 |
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 | 1,798,922 | 1,882,303 | +83,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,921 | 607,871 | +412,950 |
| Dover | 118,984 | 210,982 | +91,998 |
| Belfast Port | 71,132 | 175,198 | +104,066 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,319 | 6,680 | -3,639 |
| 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