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 | 4,467,181 |
| Jordan | 2,313,140 |
| Chile | 1,065,545 |
| Belgium | 791,564 |
| Germany | 137,844 |
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 | 2,855,223 | 1,611,958 | -1,243,265 |
| Jordan | 1,220,799 | 1,092,341 | -128,458 |
| Chile | 80,169 | 985,376 | +905,207 |
| Belgium | 501,683 | 289,881 | -211,802 |
| Germany | 103,675 | 34,169 | -69,506 |
| Spain | 95,390 | 21,877 | -73,513 |
| China | 0 | 96,241 | +96,241 |
| Poland | 6,932 | 27,831 | +20,899 |
| France | 0 | 5,164 | +5,164 |
| Ireland | 2,311 | 2,716 | +405 |
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 | 3,130,985 |
| Jordan | 2,061,695 |
| Belgium | 1,577,131 |
| Germany | 593,555 |
| Netherlands | 430,260 |
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 | 1,697,505 | 1,433,480 | -264,025 |
| Jordan | 915,599 | 1,146,096 | +230,497 |
| Belgium | 778,354 | 798,777 | +20,423 |
| Germany | 379,159 | 214,396 | -164,763 |
| Netherlands | 217,876 | 212,384 | -5,492 |
| United States | 317,832 | 3,261 | -314,571 |
| Slovakia | 183,909 | 66,043 | -117,866 |
| Denmark | 166,028 | 53,673 | -112,355 |
| Poland | 115,533 | 96,218 | -19,315 |
| Spain | 95,390 | 21,877 | -73,513 |
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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 4,508,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,497,016 |
| Air transport | 30,996 |
| Other | 5,318 |
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) | 2,543,281 | 1,965,212 | -578,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,317,576 | 2,179,440 | -138,136 |
| Air transport | 6,328 | 24,668 | +18,340 |
| Other | 2,493 | 2,825 | +332 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,734,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,662,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,236,949 |
| Southampton | 444,404 |
| London | 414,379 |
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 | 2,598,847 | 1,136,074 | -1,462,773 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,489,502 | 1,173,081 | -316,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,761 | 1,120,188 | +1,003,427 |
| Southampton | 0 | 444,404 | +444,404 |
| London | 280,360 | 134,019 | -146,341 |
| Dover | 182,315 | 55,703 | -126,612 |
| Hull | 71,555 | 17,756 | -53,799 |
| Harwich | 41,146 | 30,515 | -10,631 |
| Killingholme | 41,407 | 17,761 | -23,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,284 | 6,309 | -17,975 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 42 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 41 |
| MASSTOCK ARABLE (UK) LIMITED | 16 |
| HALEON UK TRADING SERVICES LIMITED | 15 |
| FARGRO LIMITED | 13 |
| SOLUFEED LIMITED | 11 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 11 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 10 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 222,279 |
| Finland | 88,187 |
| Cyprus | 56,464 |
| Ireland | 38,079 |
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 | 204,831 | +187,383 |
| Finland | 48,000 | 40,187 | -7,813 |
| Cyprus | 56,464 | 0 | -56,464 |
| Ireland | 31,429 | 6,650 | -24,779 |
| Spain | 32,766 | 0 | -32,766 |
| Belgium | 18,864 | 0 | -18,864 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,138 | +18,138 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
| India | 0 | 1,739 | +1,739 |
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) | 835,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,696 |
| 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) | 148,421 | 687,442 | +539,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,957 | 1,739 | -56,218 |
| 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 | 556,727 |
| Felixstowe | 191,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,343 |
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 | 475,961 | +395,195 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 191,177 | +191,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,957 | 0 | -57,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,864 | 12,750 | -6,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,343 | 0 | -31,343 |
| 499 | 17,448 | 0 | -17,448 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,650 | +6,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,958 | +2,958 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,739 | +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