Import/export HS code 310210: Urea fertilizers
Urea, a common nitrogen fertilizer, available in solid form or dissolved in water
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 120,988,212 |
| Egypt | 107,671,851 |
| Netherlands | 99,276,763 |
| Finland | 97,588,405 |
| Germany | 69,400,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 44,251,485 | 76,736,727 | +32,485,242 |
| Egypt | 61,424,522 | 46,247,329 | -15,177,193 |
| Netherlands | 39,085,717 | 60,191,046 | +21,105,329 |
| Finland | 46,108,063 | 51,480,342 | +5,372,279 |
| Germany | 26,576,893 | 42,824,030 | +16,247,137 |
| Poland | 29,023,435 | 26,050,586 | -2,972,849 |
| Nigeria | 1,639,296 | 24,184,266 | +22,544,970 |
| France | 14,906,327 | 9,087,739 | -5,818,588 |
| Ireland | 7,262,341 | 5,009,780 | -2,252,561 |
| Belgium | 2,659,493 | 3,686,279 | +1,026,786 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 123,038,423 |
| Egypt | 111,897,191 |
| Russia | 97,698,179 |
| Germany | 87,556,451 |
| Netherlands | 67,671,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 41,354,348 | 81,684,075 | +40,329,727 |
| Egypt | 65,566,254 | 46,330,937 | -19,235,317 |
| Russia | 46,217,837 | 51,480,342 | +5,262,505 |
| Germany | 36,331,892 | 51,224,559 | +14,892,667 |
| Netherlands | 29,697,660 | 37,973,664 | +8,276,004 |
| Poland | 24,066,138 | 22,025,721 | -2,040,417 |
| Nigeria | 1,639,296 | 24,184,266 | +22,544,970 |
| France | 14,783,492 | 9,011,303 | -5,772,189 |
| China | 159,588 | 6,716,798 | +6,557,210 |
| United States | 2,608,521 | 2,290,272 | -318,249 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 585,407,753 |
| Other | 36,285,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,543,274 |
| Road transport | 347,917 |
| Air transport | 249,016 |
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) | 256,626,771 | 328,780,982 | +72,154,211 |
| Other | 17,104,501 | 19,180,732 | +2,076,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,147,124 | 9,396,150 | -750,974 |
| Road transport | 0 | 347,917 | +347,917 |
| Air transport | 209,003 | 40,013 | -168,990 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 28,619 | +28,619 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 145,698,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,341,430 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 51,685,196 |
| Sunderland | 43,953,851 |
| 000 | 36,285,233 |
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 | 64,489,908 | 81,209,015 | +16,719,107 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,228,250 | 49,113,180 | -115,070 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 18,858,583 | 32,826,613 | +13,968,030 |
| Sunderland | 20,521,932 | 23,431,919 | +2,909,987 |
| 000 | 17,104,501 | 19,180,732 | +2,076,231 |
| Ipswich Dock | 12,477,176 | 21,991,875 | +9,514,699 |
| Newport | 13,997,907 | 19,686,355 | +5,688,448 |
| Boston | 11,588,658 | 11,459,309 | -129,349 |
| Hull | 6,620,398 | 15,606,719 | +8,986,321 |
| London | 10,296,349 | 10,939,452 | +643,103 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 91 |
| ORIGIN UK OPERATIONS LIMITED | 86 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 79 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 47 |
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 47 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 44 |
| THANET GROWERS ONE LIMITED | 43 |
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,465,347 |
| France | 1,008,941 |
| Netherlands | 844,331 |
| India | 758,181 |
| Norway | 684,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,256,710 | 9,208,637 | -48,073 |
| France | 517,108 | 491,833 | -25,275 |
| Netherlands | 538,477 | 305,854 | -232,623 |
| India | 291,960 | 466,221 | +174,261 |
| Norway | 347,680 | 336,510 | -11,170 |
| Malaysia | 231,923 | 2,474 | -229,449 |
| Sweden | 90,573 | 111,465 | +20,892 |
| United States | 111,614 | 81,879 | -29,735 |
| Luxembourg | 51,637 | 102,588 | +50,951 |
| Denmark | 118,513 | 20,002 | -98,511 |
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 | 8,232,643 |
| Netherlands | 4,588,157 |
| Algeria | 1,552,700 |
| Ireland | 919,169 |
| Germany | 53,849 |
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 | 3,008,430 | 5,224,213 | +2,215,783 |
| Netherlands | 2,375,032 | 2,213,125 | -161,907 |
| Algeria | 1,542,426 | 10,274 | -1,532,152 |
| Ireland | 503,815 | 415,354 | -88,461 |
| Germany | 34,640 | 19,209 | -15,431 |
| France | 7,219 | 10,744 | +3,525 |
| Hungary | 2,936 | 0 | -2,936 |
| Czechia | 403 | 0 | -403 |
| Italy | 0 | 32 | +32 |
| China | 0 | 18 | +18 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 15,626,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,704,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,133,990 |
| Air transport | 243,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 7,610,790 | 8,015,666 | +404,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,177,907 | 2,526,828 | -651,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,207,035 | 926,955 | -280,080 |
| Air transport | 154,191 | 89,272 | -64,919 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,626,456 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,970,797 |
| Holyhead | 1,393,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,077,591 |
| Felixstowe | 825,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 7,610,790 | 8,015,666 | +404,876 |
| Liverpool Docks | 900,603 | 1,070,194 | +169,591 |
| Holyhead | 868,085 | 525,487 | -342,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 795,667 | 281,924 | -513,743 |
| Felixstowe | 553,276 | 271,971 | -281,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 315,129 | 434,673 | +119,544 |
| Southampton | 326,195 | 150,481 | -175,714 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,715 | 244,704 | +86,989 |
| Heysham | 141,678 | 157,070 | +15,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,801 | 72,570 | -66,231 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 310210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Urea, a common nitrogen fertilizer, available in solid form or dissolved in water