Import/export HS code 310430: Potassium sulfate fertilizer
A potassium fertilizer containing sulfate, often used for crops sensitive to chloride
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,196,325 |
| Germany | 3,740,125 |
| Netherlands | 1,672,875 |
| France | 476,407 |
| Ireland | 237,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,547,819 | 3,648,506 | +100,687 |
| Germany | 1,887,055 | 1,853,070 | -33,985 |
| Netherlands | 1,020,970 | 651,905 | -369,065 |
| France | 349,856 | 126,551 | -223,305 |
| Ireland | 114,565 | 122,661 | +8,096 |
| Egypt | 88,163 | 133,994 | +45,831 |
| India | 143,176 | 0 | -143,176 |
| Italy | 109,951 | 0 | -109,951 |
| Norway | 11,216 | 52,478 | +41,262 |
| Spain | 5,973 | 7,434 | +1,461 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,202,160 |
| Germany | 3,625,333 |
| Netherlands | 1,734,386 |
| Egypt | 365,333 |
| Sweden | 215,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,543,225 | 3,658,935 | +115,710 |
| Germany | 1,833,387 | 1,791,946 | -41,441 |
| Netherlands | 1,272,290 | 462,096 | -810,194 |
| Egypt | 231,339 | 133,994 | -97,345 |
| Sweden | 63,916 | 151,121 | +87,205 |
| Austria | 0 | 73,996 | +73,996 |
| Norway | 11,216 | 52,478 | +41,262 |
| China | 20,450 | 5,313 | -15,137 |
| Israel | 0 | 15,987 | +15,987 |
| France | 0 | 13,073 | +13,073 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 9,044,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,282,300 |
| Other | 551,580 |
| Air transport | 3,884 |
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) | 4,279,917 | 4,764,532 | +484,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,679,389 | 1,602,911 | -1,076,478 |
| Other | 319,438 | 232,142 | -87,296 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,884 | +3,884 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 4,496,107 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,914,362 |
| Felixstowe | 1,968,154 |
| London | 977,668 |
| Sharpness Docks | 726,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 2,342,231 | 2,153,876 | -188,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,398,998 | 1,515,364 | +116,366 |
| Felixstowe | 1,307,464 | 660,690 | -646,774 |
| London | 460,512 | 517,156 | +56,644 |
| Sharpness Docks | 0 | 726,007 | +726,007 |
| 000 | 319,438 | 232,142 | -87,296 |
| Plymouth | 313,096 | 158,682 | -154,414 |
| Eurotunnel | 296,381 | 127,571 | -168,810 |
| Great Yarmouth | 397,610 | 0 | -397,610 |
| Ayr Harbour | 160,823 | 146,638 | -14,185 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARLOW FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 32 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 28 |
| DUTCHPRO UK LTD | 25 |
| ANHYDRITEC LIMITED | 25 |
| DC FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 21 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 17 |
| OMEX AGRIFLUIDS LIMITED | 15 |
| SYNCHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,043,835 |
| Ireland | 111,140 |
| Netherlands | 61,432 |
| Spain | 31,409 |
| Colombia | 27,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 540,635 | 503,200 | -37,435 |
| Ireland | 54,771 | 56,369 | +1,598 |
| Netherlands | 56,345 | 5,087 | -51,258 |
| Spain | 31,409 | 0 | -31,409 |
| Colombia | 27,708 | 0 | -27,708 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,800 | +4,800 |
| Singapore | 0 | 4,430 | +4,430 |
| Greece | 1,689 | 2,358 | +669 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,960 | +3,960 |
| United States | 0 | 1,448 | +1,448 |
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 | 91,748 |
| Egypt | 1,404 |
| Ireland | 1,023 |
| Belgium | 893 |
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 | 45,794 | 45,954 | +160 |
| Egypt | 1,404 | 0 | -1,404 |
| Ireland | 480 | 543 | +63 |
| Belgium | 893 | 0 | -893 |
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) | 1,115,922 |
| Other | 95,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,624 |
| Air transport | 12,242 |
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) | 601,090 | 514,832 | -86,258 |
| Other | 48,571 | 46,720 | -1,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,532 | 15,092 | -41,440 |
| Air transport | 6,364 | 5,878 | -486 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 615,582 |
| Portsmouth | 170,031 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,635 |
| 000 | 95,291 |
| Newhaven | 88,940 |
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 | 379,596 | 235,986 | -143,610 |
| Portsmouth | 43,788 | 126,243 | +82,455 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,758 | 31,877 | -76,881 |
| 000 | 48,571 | 46,720 | -1,851 |
| Newhaven | 2,264 | 86,676 | +84,412 |
| Dover | 65,275 | 0 | -65,275 |
| Poole | 16,106 | 27,083 | +10,977 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,397 | 2,358 | -27,039 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,189 | 8,778 | +7,589 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,480 | 0 | -7,480 |
Quick facts
HS code: 310430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A potassium fertilizer containing sulfate, often used for crops sensitive to chloride