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 | 7,103,731 |
| Germany | 3,612,601 |
| Netherlands | 1,663,897 |
| France | 453,708 |
| 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 | 3,510,570 | 3,593,161 | +82,591 |
| Germany | 1,738,396 | 1,874,205 | +135,809 |
| Netherlands | 1,018,927 | 644,970 | -373,957 |
| France | 327,211 | 126,497 | -200,714 |
| 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 | 11,933 | 63,694 | +51,761 |
| Spain | 5,973 | 6,372 | +399 |
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 | 7,109,566 |
| Germany | 3,474,048 |
| Netherlands | 1,734,386 |
| Egypt | 365,333 |
| Sweden | 208,483 |
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 | 3,505,976 | 3,603,590 | +97,614 |
| Germany | 1,705,589 | 1,768,459 | +62,870 |
| Netherlands | 1,228,784 | 505,602 | -723,182 |
| Egypt | 231,339 | 133,994 | -97,345 |
| Sweden | 61,873 | 146,610 | +84,737 |
| Norway | 11,933 | 63,694 | +51,761 |
| Austria | 0 | 73,996 | +73,996 |
| 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) | 8,826,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,259,041 |
| 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) | 4,061,669 | 4,765,115 | +703,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,687,758 | 1,571,283 | -1,116,475 |
| 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 | 2,823,283 |
| Felixstowe | 1,968,154 |
| London | 967,321 |
| 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 | 1,405,155 | 1,418,128 | +12,973 |
| Felixstowe | 1,261,915 | 706,239 | -555,676 |
| London | 465,077 | 502,244 | +37,167 |
| Sharpness Docks | 0 | 726,007 | +726,007 |
| 000 | 319,438 | 232,142 | -87,296 |
| Plymouth | 313,096 | 158,682 | -154,414 |
| Eurotunnel | 331,518 | 104,872 | -226,646 |
| Great Yarmouth | 397,610 | 0 | -397,610 |
| Harwich | 94,748 | 162,326 | +67,578 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARLOW FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 31 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 28 |
| DUTCHPRO UK LTD | 25 |
| ANHYDRITEC LIMITED | 25 |
| DC FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 996,278 |
| Ireland | 111,140 |
| Netherlands | 61,432 |
| Spain | 46,968 |
| 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 | 522,549 | 473,729 | -48,820 |
| Ireland | 47,030 | 64,110 | +17,080 |
| Netherlands | 56,345 | 5,087 | -51,258 |
| Spain | 44,070 | 2,898 | -41,172 |
| 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 |
| XU | 223 |
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 | 38,946 | 52,802 | +13,856 |
| Egypt | 1,404 | 0 | -1,404 |
| Ireland | 480 | 543 | +63 |
| Belgium | 0 | 893 | +893 |
| XU | 0 | 223 | +223 |
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) | 1,068,365 |
| Other | 95,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,183 |
| 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) | 585,228 | 483,137 | -102,091 |
| Other | 40,830 | 54,461 | +13,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,193 | 17,990 | -51,203 |
| Air transport | 4,140 | 8,102 | +3,962 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 641,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,635 |
| Portsmouth | 133,597 |
| 000 | 95,291 |
| Newhaven | 74,896 |
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 | 398,243 | 243,483 | -154,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,629 | 47,006 | -46,623 |
| Portsmouth | 38,644 | 94,953 | +56,309 |
| 000 | 40,830 | 54,461 | +13,631 |
| Newhaven | 2,264 | 72,632 | +70,368 |
| Dover | 65,275 | 0 | -65,275 |
| Poole | 16,106 | 18,096 | +1,990 |
| 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