Import/export HS code 320490: Various synthetic colorants
Includes all other synthetic dyes and colorants not listed above
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 | 2,446,395 |
| United States | 1,741,654 |
| France | 1,379,903 |
| China | 903,084 |
| Germany | 897,178 |
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 | 1,270,213 | 1,176,182 | -94,031 |
| United States | 743,103 | 998,551 | +255,448 |
| France | 813,627 | 566,276 | -247,351 |
| China | 471,230 | 431,854 | -39,376 |
| Germany | 293,628 | 603,550 | +309,922 |
| Finland | 242,063 | 327,518 | +85,455 |
| Netherlands | 194,578 | 107,082 | -87,496 |
| Spain | 151,761 | 125,521 | -26,240 |
| Taiwan | 106,524 | 116,992 | +10,468 |
| Italy | 119,240 | 29,371 | -89,869 |
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 | 2,604,640 |
| United States | 1,903,055 |
| Germany | 1,494,641 |
| China | 984,595 |
| Finland | 618,211 |
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 | 1,350,825 | 1,253,815 | -97,010 |
| United States | 860,943 | 1,042,112 | +181,169 |
| Germany | 710,559 | 784,082 | +73,523 |
| China | 493,352 | 491,243 | -2,109 |
| Finland | 254,488 | 363,723 | +109,235 |
| France | 276,038 | 227,017 | -49,021 |
| Belgium | 160,987 | 134,587 | -26,400 |
| Spain | 113,800 | 121,960 | +8,160 |
| Taiwan | 101,193 | 76,487 | -24,706 |
| Italy | 127,405 | 30,489 | -96,916 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,789,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,225,781 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,378,099 |
| Other | 10,602 |
| Rail transport | 4,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,661,254 | 2,128,318 | +467,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,112,668 | 1,113,113 | -999,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 937,977 | 1,440,122 | +502,145 |
| Other | 9,379 | 1,223 | -8,156 |
| Rail transport | 4,708 | 0 | -4,708 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,567,517 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,461,212 |
| Dover | 1,302,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,178,180 |
| London Stansted Airport | 565,434 |
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 | 1,315,225 | 1,252,292 | -62,933 |
| East Midlands Airport | 601,605 | 859,607 | +258,002 |
| Dover | 699,054 | 603,563 | -95,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 629,847 | 548,333 | -81,514 |
| London Stansted Airport | 206,741 | 358,693 | +151,952 |
| Eurotunnel | 302,158 | 98,877 | -203,281 |
| Southampton | 126,752 | 214,225 | +87,473 |
| Thamesport | 218,207 | 101,046 | -117,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,550 | 116,639 | -3,911 |
| London | 155,930 | 44,477 | -111,453 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Scientific research and development | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,279,953 |
| Sweden | 1,889,966 |
| Netherlands | 1,312,536 |
| India | 1,108,716 |
| United States | 1,059,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 897,987 | 1,381,966 | +483,979 |
| Sweden | 743,866 | 1,146,100 | +402,234 |
| Netherlands | 910,730 | 401,806 | -508,924 |
| India | 429,904 | 678,812 | +248,908 |
| United States | 243,785 | 816,189 | +572,404 |
| China | 486,389 | 313,893 | -172,496 |
| Ireland | 299,814 | 484,270 | +184,456 |
| Estonia | 126,140 | 379,266 | +253,126 |
| Latvia | 135,427 | 354,590 | +219,163 |
| Germany | 276,187 | 200,717 | -75,470 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 139 |
| United States | 5 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 109 | 30 | -79 |
| United States | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 7,347,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,219,462 |
| Air transport | 2,494,282 |
| Other | 438 |
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) | 3,236,282 | 4,110,726 | +874,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,346,496 | 1,872,966 | +526,470 |
| Air transport | 987,329 | 1,506,953 | +519,624 |
| Other | 264 | 174 | -90 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,216,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,102,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,068,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 960,845 |
| Felixstowe | 827,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,299,268 | 2,917,363 | +618,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,517 | 731,208 | +359,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 194,652 | 873,836 | +679,184 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 613,777 | 347,068 | -266,709 |
| Felixstowe | 231,417 | 595,858 | +364,441 |
| Hull | 466,019 | 250,482 | -215,537 |
| Holyhead | 206,593 | 445,000 | +238,407 |
| Southampton | 127,903 | 376,786 | +248,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 220,555 | 266,337 | +45,782 |
| East Midlands Airport | 323,718 | 125,538 | -198,180 |
Quick facts
HS code: 320490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other synthetic dyes and colorants not listed above