Import/export HS code 310210: Urea fertilizers
Urea, a common nitrogen fertilizer, available in solid form or dissolved in water
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 102,353,570 |
| Algeria | 99,830,349 |
| Finland | 90,403,748 |
| Egypt | 84,151,133 |
| Germany | 56,186,474 |
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 | 47,097,803 | 55,255,767 | +8,157,964 |
| Algeria | 40,703,796 | 59,126,553 | +18,422,757 |
| Finland | 42,661,532 | 47,742,216 | +5,080,684 |
| Egypt | 52,524,417 | 31,626,716 | -20,897,701 |
| Germany | 27,566,111 | 28,620,363 | +1,054,252 |
| Poland | 22,045,135 | 25,542,781 | +3,497,646 |
| France | 8,433,813 | 15,038,612 | +6,604,799 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 14,434,643 | +14,434,643 |
| Ireland | 6,545,879 | 6,168,708 | -377,171 |
| China | 1,102,581 | 4,880,261 | +3,777,680 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 106,567,328 |
| Russia | 89,559,602 |
| Egypt | 89,286,638 |
| Germany | 74,140,467 |
| Netherlands | 72,935,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 42,493,427 | 64,073,901 | +21,580,474 |
| Russia | 41,804,341 | 47,755,261 | +5,950,920 |
| Egypt | 57,576,314 | 31,710,324 | -25,865,990 |
| Germany | 37,524,686 | 36,615,781 | -908,905 |
| Netherlands | 34,014,323 | 38,920,704 | +4,906,381 |
| Poland | 18,398,186 | 21,595,703 | +3,197,517 |
| France | 8,345,603 | 14,925,697 | +6,580,094 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 14,434,643 | +14,434,643 |
| China | 1,102,581 | 4,872,608 | +3,770,027 |
| United States | 2,520,591 | 2,163,397 | -357,194 |
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 | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 509,039,499 |
| Other | 30,968,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,925,958 |
| Air transport | 293,175 |
| Road transport | 217,018 |
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) | 239,041,964 | 269,997,535 | +30,955,571 |
| Other | 14,590,265 | 16,378,731 | +1,788,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,222,400 | 8,703,558 | -1,518,842 |
| Air transport | 226,028 | 67,147 | -158,881 |
| Road transport | 0 | 217,018 | +217,018 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 125,524,524 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,469,101 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 42,789,591 |
| Sunderland | 40,662,470 |
| 000 | 30,968,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 65,970,170 | 59,554,354 | -6,415,816 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,757,063 | 48,712,038 | +4,954,975 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 13,512,540 | 29,277,051 | +15,764,511 |
| Sunderland | 17,978,912 | 22,683,558 | +4,704,646 |
| 000 | 14,590,265 | 16,378,731 | +1,788,466 |
| Ipswich Dock | 14,297,478 | 13,561,818 | -735,660 |
| Newport | 10,014,159 | 14,383,321 | +4,369,162 |
| Hull | 7,472,001 | 13,556,848 | +6,084,847 |
| London | 10,266,683 | 10,166,629 | -100,054 |
| Dundee | 9,948,867 | 9,599,521 | -349,346 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 88 |
| ORIGIN UK OPERATIONS LIMITED | 83 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 75 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 44 |
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 43 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 42 |
| THANET GROWERS ONE LIMITED | 41 |
| LUBRIAGE LTD | 39 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,062,406 |
| Netherlands | 1,159,348 |
| France | 963,245 |
| India | 644,827 |
| Norway | 583,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,952,722 | 7,109,684 | -1,843,038 |
| Netherlands | 787,483 | 371,865 | -415,618 |
| France | 512,789 | 450,456 | -62,333 |
| India | 241,137 | 403,690 | +162,553 |
| Norway | 319,145 | 263,886 | -55,259 |
| Malaysia | 546,964 | 0 | -546,964 |
| Saudi Arabia | 344,592 | 923 | -343,669 |
| Denmark | 251,059 | 36,642 | -214,417 |
| United States | 169,730 | 90,273 | -79,457 |
| Luxembourg | 30,770 | 91,400 | +60,630 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 5,478,599 |
| Netherlands | 4,982,582 |
| Algeria | 1,552,700 |
| Ireland | 833,728 |
| Germany | 42,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,009,477 | 2,469,122 | -540,355 |
| Netherlands | 3,083,355 | 1,899,227 | -1,184,128 |
| Algeria | 308,547 | 1,244,153 | +935,606 |
| Ireland | 618,434 | 215,294 | -403,140 |
| Germany | 38,107 | 4,842 | -33,265 |
| France | 7,486 | 12,773 | +5,287 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,936 | +2,936 |
| Czechia | 0 | 403 | +403 |
| Italy | 0 | 32 | +32 |
| China | 0 | 18 | +18 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 13,145,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,454,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,253,483 |
| Air transport | 282,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 7,200,806 | 5,944,426 | -1,256,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,172,672 | 2,282,010 | -890,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,228,440 | 1,025,043 | -1,203,397 |
| Air transport | 203,744 | 78,262 | -125,482 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 13,145,232 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,793,845 |
| Holyhead | 1,356,408 |
| Felixstowe | 1,262,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,249,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 7,200,806 | 5,944,426 | -1,256,380 |
| Liverpool Docks | 774,417 | 1,019,428 | +245,011 |
| Holyhead | 928,530 | 427,878 | -500,652 |
| Felixstowe | 892,579 | 369,909 | -522,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 977,739 | 271,749 | -705,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 437,872 | 367,226 | -70,646 |
| Southampton | 537,122 | 172,462 | -364,660 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,835 | 168,988 | -51,847 |
| Heysham | 120,388 | 199,675 | +79,287 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,153 | 66,616 | -120,537 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 310210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Urea, a common nitrogen fertilizer, available in solid form or dissolved in water