Import/export HS code 320416: Reactive dyes
Dyes that bond chemically with fibers, commonly used for cotton and wool
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 2,517,701 |
| Germany | 1,256,386 |
| France | 1,160,827 |
| Taiwan | 622,768 |
| Switzerland | 420,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,593,451 | 924,250 | -669,201 |
| Germany | 686,626 | 569,760 | -116,866 |
| France | 698,724 | 462,103 | -236,621 |
| Taiwan | 429,794 | 192,974 | -236,820 |
| Switzerland | 189,990 | 230,502 | +40,512 |
| Spain | 187,859 | 131,851 | -56,008 |
| India | 101,381 | 136,295 | +34,914 |
| Netherlands | 108,863 | 63,172 | -45,691 |
| Greece | 72,281 | 72,765 | +484 |
| Ireland | 69,247 | 65,655 | -3,592 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3,156,585 |
| India | 1,588,130 |
| Taiwan | 600,957 |
| Switzerland | 415,994 |
| Germany | 365,643 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,865,758 | 1,290,827 | -574,931 |
| India | 866,749 | 721,381 | -145,368 |
| Taiwan | 382,235 | 218,722 | -163,513 |
| Switzerland | 189,173 | 226,821 | +37,648 |
| Germany | 268,004 | 97,639 | -170,365 |
| Japan | 178,379 | 44,084 | -134,295 |
| Thailand | 130,553 | 90,664 | -39,889 |
| Greece | 72,281 | 72,765 | +484 |
| Ireland | 70,833 | 65,464 | -5,369 |
| China | 97,962 | 18,486 | -79,476 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,551,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,029,085 |
| Air transport | 739,456 |
| Road transport | 2,501 |
| Other | 191 |
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) | 3,326,243 | 2,225,185 | -1,101,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 630,409 | 398,676 | -231,733 |
| Air transport | 399,776 | 339,680 | -60,096 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,501 | +2,501 |
| Other | 0 | 191 | +191 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,170,762 |
| Southampton | 646,565 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 461,446 |
| Manchester Airport | 435,156 |
| Felixstowe | 398,930 |
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 | 2,339,727 | 1,831,035 | -508,692 |
| Southampton | 434,693 | 211,872 | -222,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 392,922 | 68,524 | -324,398 |
| Manchester Airport | 199,570 | 235,586 | +36,016 |
| Felixstowe | 260,617 | 138,313 | -122,304 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,444 | 100,498 | -102,946 |
| London Stansted Airport | 167,006 | 90,783 | -76,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,987 | 87,357 | -1,630 |
| Hull | 34,858 | 96,016 | +61,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,850 | 60,751 | -3,099 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAGNA COLOURS LIMITED | 65 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 54 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 33 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 29 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 28 |
| TOWN END (LEEDS) PLC | 16 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 14 |
| MIRAGE INKS LIMITED | 13 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 9 |
| DYNAMIC CASSETTE INTERNATIONAL 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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 3,813,161 |
| France | 325,341 |
| Australia | 96,657 |
| Netherlands | 84,328 |
| New Zealand | 76,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,990,319 | 1,822,842 | -167,477 |
| France | 287,422 | 37,919 | -249,503 |
| Australia | 39,686 | 56,971 | +17,285 |
| Netherlands | 84,328 | 0 | -84,328 |
| New Zealand | 4,836 | 71,779 | +66,943 |
| South Africa | 46,555 | 4,206 | -42,349 |
| Ireland | 26,469 | 21,443 | -5,026 |
| Poland | 30,136 | 13,545 | -16,591 |
| South Korea | 14,107 | 21,071 | +6,964 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 27,040 | +27,040 |
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) | 3,823,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 928,685 |
| Air transport | 104,901 |
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) | 1,850,405 | 1,973,147 | +122,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 744,281 | 184,404 | -559,877 |
| Air transport | 60,809 | 44,092 | -16,717 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,420,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,132,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 557,951 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,696 |
| Killingholme | 135,785 |
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 | 1,288,012 | 1,132,170 | -155,842 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 484,343 | 648,538 | +164,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 490,879 | 67,072 | -423,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,686 | 164,010 | +79,324 |
| Killingholme | 135,785 | 0 | -135,785 |
| Harwich | 43,525 | 65,493 | +21,968 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,862 | 17,966 | -16,896 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,032 | 12,263 | -26,769 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 43,356 | +43,356 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,850 | 21,071 | +4,221 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320416
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyes that bond chemically with fibers, commonly used for cotton and wool