Import/export HS code 283421: Potassium nitrites
A type of nitrite compound made from potassium, used in food preservation and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,789,376 |
| Jordan | 2,313,140 |
| Chile | 1,065,545 |
| Belgium | 796,622 |
| Germany | 188,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,002,661 | 1,786,715 | -1,215,946 |
| Jordan | 754,666 | 1,558,474 | +803,808 |
| Chile | 17,373 | 1,048,172 | +1,030,799 |
| Belgium | 501,311 | 295,311 | -206,000 |
| Germany | 153,947 | 34,169 | -119,778 |
| Spain | 116,011 | 21,877 | -94,134 |
| China | 0 | 96,241 | +96,241 |
| Poland | 16,214 | 27,831 | +11,617 |
| France | 0 | 5,164 | +5,164 |
| Ireland | 2,311 | 2,716 | +405 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 3,300,095 |
| Jordan | 2,061,695 |
| Belgium | 1,577,131 |
| Germany | 643,827 |
| Netherlands | 574,763 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 1,721,693 | 1,578,402 | -143,291 |
| Jordan | 449,466 | 1,612,229 | +1,162,763 |
| Belgium | 694,298 | 882,833 | +188,535 |
| Germany | 429,431 | 214,396 | -215,035 |
| Netherlands | 362,379 | 212,384 | -149,995 |
| United States | 315,300 | 5,793 | -309,507 |
| Slovakia | 183,909 | 66,043 | -117,866 |
| Poland | 124,473 | 110,200 | -14,273 |
| Denmark | 166,028 | 53,673 | -112,355 |
| Spain | 116,011 | 21,877 | -94,134 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,765,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,647,588 |
| Air transport | 30,996 |
| Other | 5,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,264,295 | 2,501,054 | +236,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,293,414 | 2,354,174 | +60,760 |
| Air transport | 5,279 | 25,717 | +20,438 |
| Other | 2,470 | 2,848 | +378 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,879,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,817,961 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,236,949 |
| Southampton | 444,404 |
| London | 414,379 |
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 | 2,235,189 | 1,644,235 | -590,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,554,170 | 1,263,791 | -290,379 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,482 | 1,184,467 | +1,131,985 |
| Southampton | 0 | 444,404 | +444,404 |
| London | 242,012 | 172,367 | -69,645 |
| Dover | 249,477 | 55,703 | -193,774 |
| Hull | 71,555 | 17,756 | -53,799 |
| Harwich | 40,650 | 39,593 | -1,057 |
| Killingholme | 50,689 | 17,761 | -32,928 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,905 | 6,309 | -38,596 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 42 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 41 |
| MASSTOCK ARABLE (UK) LIMITED | 16 |
| HALEON UK TRADING SERVICES LIMITED | 15 |
| FARGRO LIMITED | 13 |
| SOLUFEED LIMITED | 11 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 11 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 10 |
| SYNCHEMICALS LIMITED | 10 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 417,636 |
| Netherlands | 222,279 |
| Finland | 113,905 |
| Cyprus | 95,824 |
| Ireland | 38,079 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 0 | 417,636 | +417,636 |
| Netherlands | 17,448 | 204,831 | +187,383 |
| Finland | 73,718 | 40,187 | -33,531 |
| Cyprus | 95,824 | 0 | -95,824 |
| Ireland | 31,429 | 6,650 | -24,779 |
| Spain | 32,766 | 0 | -32,766 |
| Belgium | 18,864 | 0 | -18,864 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,138 | +18,138 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
| India | 0 | 1,739 | +1,739 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 86 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 86 | 0 | -86 |
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) | 861,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,056 |
| Air transport | 2,958 |
| Other | 86 |
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) | 174,139 | 687,442 | +513,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,317 | 1,739 | -95,578 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
| Other | 86 | 0 | -86 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 582,445 |
| Felixstowe | 191,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,957 |
| Dover | 40,264 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,614 |
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 | 106,484 | 475,961 | +369,477 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 191,177 | +191,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,957 | 0 | -57,957 |
| Dover | 39,360 | 904 | -38,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,864 | 12,750 | -6,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,343 | 0 | -31,343 |
| 499 | 17,448 | 0 | -17,448 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,650 | +6,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,739 | +1,739 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of nitrite compound made from potassium, used in food preservation and industrial processes