Import/export HS code 310551: Nitrate-phosphate fertilizers
Fertilizers containing nitrates and phosphates, used for specific crop requirements
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,308,984 |
| Spain | 374,882 |
| United States | 241,265 |
| Germany | 38,912 |
| Poland | 8,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 893,451 | 415,533 | -477,918 |
| Spain | 0 | 374,882 | +374,882 |
| United States | 241,265 | 0 | -241,265 |
| Germany | 20,303 | 18,609 | -1,694 |
| Poland | 0 | 8,686 | +8,686 |
| Ireland | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 835,086 |
| Spain | 512,564 |
| Russia | 284,576 |
| United States | 241,265 |
| United Kingdom | 51,640 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 554,481 | 280,605 | -273,876 |
| Spain | 54,394 | 458,170 | +403,776 |
| Russia | 284,576 | 0 | -284,576 |
| United States | 241,265 | 0 | -241,265 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 51,640 | +51,640 |
| Germany | 20,303 | 18,609 | -1,694 |
| France | 0 | 8,686 | +8,686 |
| Ireland | 8 | 0 | -8 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,285,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 603,569 |
| Air transport | 83,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 826,517 | 459,201 | -367,316 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 328,510 | 275,059 | -53,451 |
| Air transport | 0 | 83,450 | +83,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 616,051 |
| Felixstowe | 488,198 |
| Dover | 292,816 |
| Southampton | 241,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 387,012 | 229,039 | -157,973 |
| Felixstowe | 262,780 | 225,418 | -37,362 |
| Dover | 205,109 | 87,707 | -117,402 |
| Southampton | 241,265 | 0 | -241,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,206 | 145,038 | +124,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 83,450 | +83,450 |
| Harwich | 38,647 | 0 | -38,647 |
| London | 0 | 27,170 | +27,170 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 19,888 | +19,888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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 | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 1,828,280 |
| Spain | 1,403,085 |
| India | 904,147 |
| South Africa | 353,528 |
| Israel | 260,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 821,170 | 1,007,110 | +185,940 |
| Spain | 587,677 | 815,408 | +227,731 |
| India | 93,669 | 810,478 | +716,809 |
| South Africa | 236,194 | 117,334 | -118,860 |
| Israel | 191,568 | 68,989 | -122,579 |
| United States | 184,080 | 72,209 | -111,871 |
| Ireland | 98,820 | 18,170 | -80,650 |
| Bangladesh | 35,476 | 75,705 | +40,229 |
| Canada | 18,274 | 59,295 | +41,021 |
| New Zealand | 26,313 | 24,721 | -1,592 |
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 | 78,003 |
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 | 78,003 | 0 | -78,003 |
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) | 4,007,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,669,341 |
| Other | 78,003 |
| Air transport | 18,902 |
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) | 1,691,860 | 2,315,250 | +623,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 677,713 | 991,628 | +313,915 |
| Other | 78,003 | 0 | -78,003 |
| Air transport | 5,810 | 13,092 | +7,282 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,719,386 |
| Montrose | 1,502,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,385,749 |
| Southampton | 286,779 |
| Hull | 209,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 638,413 | 1,080,973 | +442,560 |
| Montrose | 697,595 | 804,430 | +106,835 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 599,293 | 786,456 | +187,163 |
| Southampton | 145,629 | 141,150 | -4,479 |
| Hull | 0 | 209,401 | +209,401 |
| Felixstowe | 96,647 | 62,515 | -34,132 |
| 499 | 113,773 | 0 | -113,773 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 109,010 | +109,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,107 | 58,133 | +22,026 |
| 000 | 78,003 | 0 | -78,003 |
Quick facts
HS code: 310551
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fertilizers containing nitrates and phosphates, used for specific crop requirements