Disperse dyes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $17.2 million of disperse dyes in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $48.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $43.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $48.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.8M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports disperse dyes from
Most of the value came from Japan (26%), South Korea (22%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.5M | 26% |
| South Korea | $3.8M | 22% |
| India | $2.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 10% |
| China | $1.5M | 8.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| United States | $548K | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $348K | 2% |
| Italy | $267K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $217K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.78 per kg, 95% above the world average of $7.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Disperse dyes exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of disperse dyes by the United Kingdom reached $9.0 million in 2024 (772 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Brazil (15%), United States (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.3M | 15% |
| United States | $1.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $949K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $874K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $793K | 8.9% |
| China | $406K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $396K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $340K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $268K | 3% |
| Hungary | $218K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom disperse dyes imports (HS 3204.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3204.11: Dyes: disperse dyes and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of disperse dyes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported disperse dyes worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply disperse dyes to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of disperse dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.78 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $7.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of disperse dyes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.8 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $48.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export disperse dyes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for disperse dyes?
The HS code for disperse dyes is subheading 3204.11. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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