Import/export HS code 31042090: High-potassium chloride fertilizer
Potassium chloride with over 62% potassium content, used for high-demand crops
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 6,860,982 |
| Germany | 5,280,599 |
| Czechia | 1,182,046 |
| Netherlands | 1,005,887 |
| Canada | 760,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 3,416,118 | 3,444,864 | +28,746 |
| Germany | 2,679,544 | 2,601,055 | -78,489 |
| Czechia | 759,580 | 422,466 | -337,114 |
| Netherlands | 652,807 | 353,080 | -299,727 |
| Canada | 7,106 | 753,259 | +746,153 |
| Belgium | 548,835 | 91,084 | -457,751 |
| United States | 115,369 | 235,679 | +120,310 |
| Denmark | 3,138 | 114,783 | +111,645 |
| France | 49,460 | 64,237 | +14,777 |
| India | 7,415 | 59,035 | +51,620 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 7,065,355 |
| Germany | 6,162,139 |
| Canada | 847,005 |
| Netherlands | 826,006 |
| Czechia | 556,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 3,591,223 | 3,474,132 | -117,091 |
| Germany | 3,208,699 | 2,953,440 | -255,259 |
| Canada | 64,742 | 782,263 | +717,521 |
| Netherlands | 425,260 | 400,746 | -24,514 |
| Czechia | 367,083 | 189,130 | -177,953 |
| Belgium | 415,628 | 0 | -415,628 |
| United States | 106,445 | 231,375 | +124,930 |
| France | 23,369 | 59,054 | +35,685 |
| Denmark | 10,802 | 57,586 | +46,784 |
| India | 7,415 | 59,035 | +51,620 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 10,480,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,893,987 |
| Air transport | 152,030 |
| Road transport | 14,755 |
| Other | 2,558 |
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) | 5,130,154 | 5,349,917 | +219,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,127,764 | 2,766,223 | -361,541 |
| Air transport | 60,482 | 91,548 | +31,066 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,755 | +14,755 |
| Other | 0 | 2,558 | +2,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 4,704,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,564,217 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,718,487 |
| Harwich | 1,379,703 |
| Dover | 1,222,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 2,141,920 | 2,563,007 | +421,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,902,696 | 1,661,521 | -241,175 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,044,302 | 674,185 | -370,117 |
| Harwich | 778,168 | 601,535 | -176,633 |
| Dover | 622,895 | 599,489 | -23,406 |
| Ayr Harbour | 415,628 | 751,408 | +335,780 |
| Felixstowe | 612,356 | 496,806 | -115,550 |
| Liverpool Docks | 235,741 | 242,777 | +7,036 |
| London | 160,464 | 216,680 | +56,216 |
| Eurotunnel | 107,796 | 127,019 | +19,223 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 50 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 50 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 47 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| NORGINE LIMITED | 39 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 35 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 35 |
| KILO LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,014,369 |
| Germany | 1,898,733 |
| Ireland | 1,501,887 |
| United States | 834,636 |
| Japan | 620,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,511,157 | 1,503,212 | -7,945 |
| Germany | 966,566 | 932,167 | -34,399 |
| Ireland | 1,148,152 | 353,735 | -794,417 |
| United States | 202,942 | 631,694 | +428,752 |
| Japan | 16,954 | 603,882 | +586,928 |
| France | 218,752 | 263,981 | +45,229 |
| Netherlands | 256,386 | 173,077 | -83,309 |
| Spain | 9,094 | 240,484 | +231,390 |
| Brazil | 73,838 | 140,085 | +66,247 |
| Switzerland | 80,624 | 80,965 | +341 |
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) | 6,087,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,113,110 |
| Air transport | 789,742 |
| Other | 80 |
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) | 3,094,517 | 2,993,327 | -101,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,362,557 | 1,750,553 | +387,996 |
| Air transport | 322,400 | 467,342 | +144,942 |
| Other | 80 | 0 | -80 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,083,793 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,575,887 |
| Hull | 1,504,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,379,585 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,265,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,077,424 | 1,006,369 | -71,055 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 799,132 | 776,755 | -22,377 |
| Hull | 1,128,771 | 375,563 | -753,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 548,016 | 831,569 | +283,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 525,905 | 739,390 | +213,485 |
| Felixstowe | 45,638 | 637,981 | +592,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,421 | 320,703 | +114,282 |
| Southampton | 87,269 | 265,585 | +178,316 |
| Manchester Airport | 97,135 | 124,054 | +26,919 |
| Greenock | 159,958 | 0 | -159,958 |
Quick facts
HS code: 31042090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Potassium chloride with over 62% potassium content, used for high-demand crops