Import/export HS code 283421: Potassium nitrites
A type of nitrite compound made from potassium, used in food preservation and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,320,437 |
| Jordan | 2,986,514 |
| Chile | 1,495,637 |
| Belgium | 718,005 |
| Germany | 155,973 |
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 | 2,634,747 | 1,685,690 | -949,057 |
| Jordan | 1,220,799 | 1,765,715 | +544,916 |
| Chile | 191,499 | 1,304,138 | +1,112,639 |
| Belgium | 368,467 | 349,538 | -18,929 |
| Germany | 78,094 | 77,879 | -215 |
| China | 0 | 111,145 | +111,145 |
| Spain | 80,315 | 21,848 | -58,467 |
| Poland | 6,932 | 84,079 | +77,147 |
| France | 0 | 15,118 | +15,118 |
| United States | 3,496 | 7,930 | +4,434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 3,295,618 |
| Jordan | 2,735,069 |
| Belgium | 1,757,156 |
| Germany | 611,684 |
| Netherlands | 435,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 1,617,415 | 1,678,203 | +60,788 |
| Jordan | 915,599 | 1,819,470 | +903,871 |
| Belgium | 754,958 | 1,002,198 | +247,240 |
| Germany | 407,251 | 204,433 | -202,818 |
| Netherlands | 139,291 | 296,548 | +157,257 |
| United States | 317,832 | 11,736 | -306,096 |
| Poland | 104,459 | 159,487 | +55,028 |
| Denmark | 164,231 | 0 | -164,231 |
| Slovakia | 83,942 | 66,043 | -17,899 |
| China | 0 | 111,145 | +111,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 5,009,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,961,376 |
| Air transport | 41,537 |
| Other | 5,339 |
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) | 2,274,606 | 2,734,914 | +460,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,304,953 | 2,656,423 | +351,470 |
| Air transport | 5,734 | 35,803 | +30,069 |
| Other | 2,719 | 2,620 | -99 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,851,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,646,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,154,031 |
| Southampton | 444,404 |
| London | 295,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,473,541 | 1,378,062 | -1,095,479 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,410,838 | 1,235,995 | -174,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 228,091 | 1,925,940 | +1,697,849 |
| Southampton | 0 | 444,404 | +444,404 |
| London | 151,260 | 144,590 | -6,670 |
| Dover | 169,635 | 75,664 | -93,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,708 | 77,910 | +61,202 |
| Hull | 76,442 | 18,077 | -58,365 |
| Killingholme | 36,731 | 30,706 | -6,025 |
| Harwich | 14,843 | 49,716 | +34,873 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 45 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 44 |
| MASSTOCK ARABLE (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| HALEON UK TRADING SERVICES LIMITED | 15 |
| FARGRO LIMITED | 14 |
| SOLUFEED LIMITED | 13 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 12 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 |
| SYNCHEMICALS LIMITED | 10 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 8 |
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 | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 417,636 |
| Netherlands | 329,743 |
| Finland | 109,307 |
| Cyprus | 56,464 |
| Spain | 32,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 0 | 417,636 | +417,636 |
| Netherlands | 17,448 | 312,295 | +294,847 |
| Finland | 48,000 | 61,307 | +13,307 |
| Cyprus | 56,464 | 0 | -56,464 |
| Spain | 32,766 | 0 | -32,766 |
| Ireland | 21,730 | 10,982 | -10,748 |
| Germany | 0 | 19,855 | +19,855 |
| Belgium | 18,864 | 0 | -18,864 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,138 | +18,138 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 86 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 86 | 0 | -86 |
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) | 978,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,203 |
| Air transport | 2,958 |
| Other | 86 |
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) | 138,722 | 840,213 | +701,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,203 | 0 | -58,203 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
| Other | 86 | 0 | -86 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 577,847 |
| Felixstowe | 286,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,464 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,976 |
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 | 80,766 | 497,081 | +416,315 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 286,757 | +286,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,864 | 44,489 | +25,625 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,464 | 0 | -56,464 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,644 | 4,332 | -17,312 |
| 499 | 17,448 | 0 | -17,448 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,650 | +6,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
| Belfast Port | 1,739 | 0 | -1,739 |
| Dover | 0 | 904 | +904 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of nitrite compound made from potassium, used in food preservation and industrial processes