Import/export HS code 320418: Carotenoid colorants
Natural or synthetic colorants derived from carotenoids, used in food and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,703,753 |
| Netherlands | 3,225,812 |
| Italy | 2,456,726 |
| United States | 2,031,865 |
| France | 672,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,477,164 | 1,226,589 | -2,250,575 |
| Netherlands | 1,820,578 | 1,405,234 | -415,344 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,456,726 | +2,456,726 |
| United States | 2,031,865 | 0 | -2,031,865 |
| France | 53,836 | 618,642 | +564,806 |
| Japan | 0 | 486,815 | +486,815 |
| Taiwan | 144,244 | 147,233 | +2,989 |
| China | 42,832 | 243,759 | +200,927 |
| Switzerland | 112,353 | 124,183 | +11,830 |
| Chile | 231,324 | 0 | -231,324 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,699,881 |
| Germany | 4,467,217 |
| France | 2,958,211 |
| Taiwan | 457,218 |
| China | 441,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,263,189 | 3,436,692 | +1,173,503 |
| Germany | 3,235,451 | 1,231,766 | -2,003,685 |
| France | 1,631,099 | 1,327,112 | -303,987 |
| Taiwan | 230,099 | 227,119 | -2,980 |
| China | 133,188 | 308,203 | +175,015 |
| United Kingdom | 247,877 | 0 | -247,877 |
| Switzerland | 146,641 | 87,227 | -59,414 |
| India | 27,473 | 125,156 | +97,683 |
| Spain | 16,113 | 56,491 | +40,378 |
| Chile | 46,514 | 0 | -46,514 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 12,567,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,400,510 |
| Air transport | 844,069 |
| Other | 119,003 |
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) | 6,692,487 | 5,874,936 | -817,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 761,759 | 638,751 | -123,008 |
| Air transport | 540,239 | 303,830 | -236,409 |
| Other | 67,442 | 51,561 | -15,881 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,051,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,165,222 |
| Killingholme | 2,089,019 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,039,917 |
| Felixstowe | 1,160,585 |
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 | 778,237 | 3,273,709 | +2,495,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,371,385 | 793,837 | -577,548 |
| Killingholme | 1,434,845 | 654,174 | -780,671 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,553,102 | 486,815 | -1,066,287 |
| Felixstowe | 370,218 | 790,367 | +420,149 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 444,586 | 239,588 | -204,998 |
| Eurotunnel | 479,830 | 122,582 | -357,248 |
| Thamesport | 314,322 | 247,288 | -67,034 |
| Harwich | 386,349 | 51,386 | -334,963 |
| London | 316,854 | 92,523 | -224,331 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 39 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 25 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 22 |
| KANEGRADE LIMITED | 18 |
| EWOS LIMITED | 17 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 13 |
| PRINOVA SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 13 |
| DDW COLOURS UK LTD. | 10 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 474,448 |
| Ireland | 296,714 |
| Ukraine | 198,068 |
| Saudi Arabia | 150,599 |
| Turkey | 123,356 |
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 | 346,531 | 127,917 | -218,614 |
| Ireland | 175,585 | 121,129 | -54,456 |
| Ukraine | 89,032 | 109,036 | +20,004 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,297 | 143,302 | +136,005 |
| Turkey | 49,925 | 73,431 | +23,506 |
| France | 53,066 | 48,357 | -4,709 |
| Italy | 36,864 | 60,158 | +23,294 |
| Netherlands | 48,307 | 44,239 | -4,068 |
| New Zealand | 29,158 | 59,111 | +29,953 |
| Nigeria | 53,280 | 0 | -53,280 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 277,552 |
| Denmark | 352 |
| China | 309 |
| Poland | 142 |
| France | 55 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 156,903 | 120,649 | -36,254 |
| Denmark | 174 | 178 | +4 |
| China | 309 | 0 | -309 |
| Poland | 142 | 0 | -142 |
| France | 55 | 0 | -55 |
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) | 886,000 |
| Air transport | 431,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 419,441 |
| Other | 282,980 |
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) | 455,819 | 430,181 | -25,638 |
| Air transport | 298,405 | 132,719 | -165,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,982 | 310,459 | +201,477 |
| Other | 161,851 | 121,129 | -40,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 753,351 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 354,343 |
| 000 | 282,980 |
| Liverpool Docks | 142,229 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 114,071 |
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 | 375,679 | 377,672 | +1,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 232,086 | 122,257 | -109,829 |
| 000 | 161,851 | 121,129 | -40,722 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,076 | 89,153 | +36,077 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 114,071 | +114,071 |
| Dover | 80,348 | 5,729 | -74,619 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,045 | 38,832 | +6,787 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,932 | 1,558 | -61,374 |
| Southampton | 0 | 59,111 | +59,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,119 | 46,780 | +40,661 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320418
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural or synthetic colorants derived from carotenoids, used in food and cosmetics