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 | 6,806,158 |
| Germany | 5,274,867 |
| Czechia | 1,214,493 |
| Netherlands | 1,048,378 |
| 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 | 3,338,802 | 3,467,356 | +128,554 |
| Germany | 2,700,705 | 2,574,162 | -126,543 |
| Czechia | 806,216 | 408,277 | -397,939 |
| Netherlands | 710,572 | 337,806 | -372,766 |
| Canada | 5,108 | 755,257 | +750,149 |
| Belgium | 555,278 | 69,402 | -485,876 |
| United States | 135,548 | 231,141 | +95,593 |
| France | 51,966 | 57,986 | +6,020 |
| Denmark | 3,138 | 105,686 | +102,548 |
| 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 | 7,025,445 |
| Germany | 6,138,289 |
| Canada | 847,694 |
| Netherlands | 834,188 |
| Czechia | 599,687 |
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 | 3,503,276 | 3,522,169 | +18,893 |
| Germany | 3,282,065 | 2,856,224 | -425,841 |
| Canada | 81,833 | 765,861 | +684,028 |
| Netherlands | 450,943 | 383,245 | -67,698 |
| Czechia | 413,719 | 185,968 | -227,751 |
| Belgium | 415,628 | 0 | -415,628 |
| United States | 126,624 | 226,837 | +100,213 |
| France | 25,875 | 59,054 | +33,179 |
| 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 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 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) | 10,475,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,895,689 |
| Air transport | 161,551 |
| 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) | 5,102,097 | 5,373,483 | +271,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,231,325 | 2,664,364 | -566,961 |
| Air transport | 82,492 | 79,059 | -3,433 |
| 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 | 4,695,367 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,612,942 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,718,487 |
| Harwich | 1,398,426 |
| Dover | 1,261,164 |
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 | 2,177,484 | 2,517,883 | +340,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,891,062 | 1,721,880 | -169,182 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,044,302 | 674,185 | -370,117 |
| Harwich | 779,369 | 619,057 | -160,312 |
| Dover | 721,431 | 539,733 | -181,698 |
| Ayr Harbour | 415,628 | 751,408 | +335,780 |
| Felixstowe | 624,334 | 467,462 | -156,872 |
| Liverpool Docks | 158,425 | 265,269 | +106,844 |
| London | 178,967 | 177,944 | -1,023 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,796 | 125,135 | +13,339 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 50 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 49 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 46 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 41 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 40 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| NORGINE LIMITED | 38 |
| KILO LIMITED | 35 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 34 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 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 | 3,018,852 |
| Germany | 1,756,798 |
| Ireland | 1,178,176 |
| United States | 898,821 |
| Netherlands | 601,086 |
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 | 1,578,641 | 1,440,211 | -138,430 |
| Germany | 974,380 | 782,418 | -191,962 |
| Ireland | 1,153,383 | 24,793 | -1,128,590 |
| United States | 258,685 | 640,136 | +381,451 |
| Netherlands | 428,009 | 173,077 | -254,932 |
| Japan | 16,954 | 526,157 | +509,203 |
| France | 263,578 | 262,101 | -1,477 |
| Spain | 7,582 | 234,341 | +226,759 |
| Brazil | 67,756 | 172,193 | +104,437 |
| Switzerland | 80,624 | 80,965 | +341 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 80 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 80 | 0 | -80 |
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) | 6,015,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,876,530 |
| Air transport | 786,224 |
| 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) | 3,501,943 | 2,513,247 | -988,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,334,277 | 1,542,253 | +207,976 |
| Air transport | 290,292 | 495,932 | +205,640 |
| Other | 80 | 0 | -80 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,177,555 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,580,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,405,611 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,227,546 |
| Hull | 1,135,741 |
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 | 1,246,354 | 931,201 | -315,153 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 863,317 | 717,272 | -146,045 |
| London Gateway Port | 574,042 | 831,569 | +257,527 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 574,667 | 652,879 | +78,212 |
| Hull | 1,135,741 | 0 | -1,135,741 |
| Felixstowe | 45,638 | 560,256 | +514,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,421 | 318,944 | +112,523 |
| Southampton | 87,269 | 243,213 | +155,944 |
| Greenock | 227,442 | 0 | -227,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 65,027 | 156,162 | +91,135 |
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