Import/export HS code 3104: Potassium fertilizers
Chemical or mineral fertilizers containing potassium, used to improve soil quality and plant growth
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 62,020,260 |
| Israel | 48,052,757 |
| Germany | 35,713,168 |
| Belgium | 32,117,169 |
| Netherlands | 8,059,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 42,848,572 | 19,171,688 | -23,676,884 |
| Israel | 23,552,139 | 24,500,618 | +948,479 |
| Germany | 16,443,265 | 19,269,903 | +2,826,638 |
| Belgium | 16,130,625 | 15,986,544 | -144,081 |
| Netherlands | 2,987,271 | 5,072,052 | +2,084,781 |
| Ireland | 355,740 | 1,069,828 | +714,088 |
| Australia | 677,032 | 744,403 | +67,371 |
| Czechia | 760,586 | 440,983 | -319,603 |
| Jordan | 953,486 | 0 | -953,486 |
| France | 612,208 | 195,894 | -416,314 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 61,797,752 |
| Israel | 50,038,382 |
| Germany | 29,053,395 |
| Canada | 22,602,937 |
| Belgium | 8,454,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 42,501,861 | 19,295,891 | -23,205,970 |
| Israel | 24,144,701 | 25,893,681 | +1,748,980 |
| Germany | 12,588,575 | 16,464,820 | +3,876,245 |
| Canada | 11,208,030 | 11,394,907 | +186,877 |
| Belgium | 4,796,050 | 3,658,935 | -1,137,115 |
| Netherlands | 3,190,530 | 3,134,755 | -55,775 |
| Jordan | 953,486 | 1,776,315 | +822,829 |
| Australia | 640,709 | 744,403 | +103,694 |
| China | 652,942 | 251,877 | -401,065 |
| United Kingdom | 128,809 | 553,543 | +424,734 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 172,995,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,854,143 |
| Other | 8,076,302 |
| Air transport | 597,187 |
| Road transport | 14,755 |
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) | 93,755,920 | 79,239,169 | -14,516,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,745,548 | 5,108,595 | -2,636,953 |
| Other | 4,540,606 | 3,535,696 | -1,004,910 |
| Air transport | 410,163 | 187,024 | -223,139 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,755 | +14,755 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 85,745,159 |
| Hull | 26,120,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,815,324 |
| 000 | 8,076,302 |
| Ipswich Dock | 6,465,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 48,802,122 | 36,943,037 | -11,859,085 |
| Hull | 17,140,908 | 8,979,147 | -8,161,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,636,853 | 10,178,471 | -1,458,382 |
| 000 | 4,540,606 | 3,535,696 | -1,004,910 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,073,600 | 4,391,507 | +2,317,907 |
| Ayr Harbour | 2,921,494 | 3,422,139 | +500,645 |
| Felixstowe | 2,736,248 | 1,862,388 | -873,860 |
| Goole | 2,342,231 | 2,153,876 | -188,355 |
| Great Yarmouth | 2,914,381 | 1,454,626 | -1,459,755 |
| Newport | 1,397,035 | 2,438,119 | +1,041,084 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 52 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 51 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 47 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 46 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 42 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| NORGINE LIMITED | 39 |
| MARLOW FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 66,373,402 |
| Poland | 26,996,280 |
| India | 25,208,588 |
| Brazil | 17,087,813 |
| United States | 12,312,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 25,969,769 | 40,403,633 | +14,433,864 |
| Poland | 13,830,488 | 13,165,792 | -664,696 |
| India | 13,485,189 | 11,723,399 | -1,761,790 |
| Brazil | 8,948,125 | 8,139,688 | -808,437 |
| United States | 9,073,253 | 3,239,265 | -5,833,988 |
| Ireland | 5,443,182 | 4,070,244 | -1,372,938 |
| France | 3,299,898 | 4,635,487 | +1,335,589 |
| China | 5,491,392 | 23,800 | -5,467,592 |
| Spain | 2,473,961 | 2,534,292 | +60,331 |
| Mexico | 2,815,914 | 1,451,839 | -1,364,075 |
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 | 980,740 |
| Belgium | 238,128 |
| Germany | 154,710 |
| Egypt | 1,404 |
| Ireland | 1,023 |
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 | 574,073 | 406,667 | -167,406 |
| Belgium | 66,056 | 172,072 | +106,016 |
| Germany | 52,359 | 102,351 | +49,992 |
| Egypt | 1,404 | 0 | -1,404 |
| Ireland | 480 | 543 | +63 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,407,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,221,384 |
| Other | 1,377,420 |
| Air transport | 1,056,373 |
| Road transport | 928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,448,125 | 87,959,098 | -10,489,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,388,689 | 4,832,695 | +444,006 |
| Other | 695,010 | 682,410 | -12,600 |
| Air transport | 354,657 | 701,716 | +347,059 |
| Road transport | 928 | 0 | -928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 172,234,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,690,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,559,543 |
| Hull | 2,702,539 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,161,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 88,580,690 | 83,653,638 | -4,927,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,106,810 | 3,584,080 | -522,730 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,774,799 | 1,784,744 | +9,945 |
| Hull | 2,326,196 | 376,343 | -1,949,853 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,295,736 | 865,856 | -429,880 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,188,475 | 849,313 | -339,162 |
| Dover | 1,594,370 | 5,989 | -1,588,381 |
| 000 | 695,010 | 682,410 | -12,600 |
| Felixstowe | 237,798 | 722,463 | +484,665 |
| Southampton | 295,227 | 438,985 | +143,758 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3104
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical or mineral fertilizers containing potassium, used to improve soil quality and plant growth