Vat dyes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vat dyes by the United Kingdom reached $4.5 million in 2024 (84 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.5 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 | $4.5M | 84 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 112 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 201 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 268 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 431 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vat dyes from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 69% |
| China | $759K | 17% |
| Germany | $363K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $60K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $56K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $44K | 1% |
| United States | $25K | 0.6% |
| France | $21K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.47 per kg, 723% above the world average of $6.50. 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.
Vat dyes exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of vat dyes by the United Kingdom reached $2.9 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Italy alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 57% |
| Slovakia | $430K | 15% |
| South Africa | $291K | 10% |
| Switzerland | $244K | 8.5% |
| Portugal | $77K | 2.7% |
| France | $59K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.8% |
| China | $44K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vat dyes imports (HS 3204.15): 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 3204.15: Dyes: vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of vat dyes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vat dyes worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply vat dyes to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of vat dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.47 per kg in 2024, 723% above the world average of $6.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vat dyes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vat dyes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Slovakia and South Africa. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vat dyes?
The HS code for vat dyes is subheading 3204.15. 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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