Import/export HS code 310210: Urea fertilizers
Urea, a common nitrogen fertilizer, available in solid form or dissolved in water
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 99,830,349 |
| Netherlands | 99,018,982 |
| Finland | 87,055,380 |
| Egypt | 79,761,093 |
| Germany | 54,642,319 |
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 | 44,687,368 | 55,142,981 | +10,455,613 |
| Netherlands | 49,828,317 | 49,190,665 | -637,652 |
| Finland | 42,865,597 | 44,189,783 | +1,324,186 |
| Egypt | 51,752,974 | 28,008,119 | -23,744,855 |
| Germany | 28,376,406 | 26,265,913 | -2,110,493 |
| Poland | 25,992,434 | 21,567,277 | -4,425,157 |
| France | 11,091,209 | 11,649,250 | +558,041 |
| Nigeria | 1,639,296 | 12,795,347 | +11,156,051 |
| Ireland | 7,304,047 | 5,143,232 | -2,160,815 |
| China | 170,659 | 4,871,319 | +4,700,660 |
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 | 106,567,328 |
| Russia | 87,165,154 |
| Egypt | 83,986,433 |
| Germany | 71,789,387 |
| Netherlands | 70,727,628 |
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 | 46,476,999 | 60,090,329 | +13,613,330 |
| Russia | 42,975,371 | 44,189,783 | +1,214,412 |
| Egypt | 55,894,706 | 28,091,727 | -27,802,979 |
| Germany | 38,201,897 | 33,587,490 | -4,614,407 |
| Netherlands | 34,974,052 | 35,753,576 | +779,524 |
| Poland | 21,856,603 | 18,125,497 | -3,731,106 |
| France | 10,993,714 | 11,551,016 | +557,302 |
| Nigeria | 1,639,296 | 12,795,347 | +11,156,051 |
| China | 170,659 | 4,863,666 | +4,693,007 |
| United States | 2,804,751 | 1,769,602 | -1,035,149 |
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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 494,483,500 |
| Other | 29,840,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,101,589 |
| Air transport | 252,439 |
| Road transport | 217,018 |
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) | 250,480,640 | 244,002,860 | -6,477,780 |
| Other | 17,112,571 | 12,728,093 | -4,384,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,191,155 | 7,910,434 | -2,280,721 |
| Air transport | 201,464 | 50,975 | -150,489 |
| Road transport | 0 | 217,018 | +217,018 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 121,774,084 |
| Liverpool Docks | 89,603,775 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 42,789,591 |
| Sunderland | 38,524,066 |
| 000 | 29,840,664 |
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 | 68,863,384 | 52,910,700 | -15,952,684 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,123,586 | 42,480,189 | -4,643,397 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 17,496,112 | 25,293,479 | +7,797,367 |
| Sunderland | 18,891,542 | 19,632,524 | +740,982 |
| 000 | 17,112,571 | 12,728,093 | -4,384,478 |
| Ipswich Dock | 13,329,388 | 13,561,818 | +232,430 |
| Newport | 10,014,159 | 14,383,321 | +4,369,162 |
| Hull | 7,426,801 | 13,110,998 | +5,684,197 |
| London | 10,641,712 | 9,049,915 | -1,591,797 |
| Boston | 9,252,288 | 9,567,035 | +314,747 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 88 |
| ORIGIN UK OPERATIONS LIMITED | 83 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 75 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 44 |
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 43 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 42 |
| THANET GROWERS ONE LIMITED | 41 |
| LUBRIAGE LTD | 39 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 14,813,496 |
| Netherlands | 1,027,793 |
| France | 962,048 |
| India | 634,179 |
| Norway | 572,556 |
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 | 9,856,423 | 4,957,073 | -4,899,350 |
| Netherlands | 745,739 | 282,054 | -463,685 |
| France | 564,235 | 397,813 | -166,422 |
| India | 266,614 | 367,565 | +100,951 |
| Norway | 322,872 | 249,684 | -73,188 |
| Malaysia | 501,090 | 0 | -501,090 |
| Denmark | 231,098 | 36,642 | -194,456 |
| United States | 142,231 | 85,605 | -56,626 |
| Saudi Arabia | 172,800 | 923 | -171,877 |
| Luxembourg | 51,637 | 70,533 | +18,896 |
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 | 5,089,944 |
| Netherlands | 4,348,455 |
| Algeria | 1,552,700 |
| Ireland | 820,796 |
| Germany | 42,599 |
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 | 3,137,984 | 1,951,960 | -1,186,024 |
| Netherlands | 3,118,036 | 1,230,419 | -1,887,617 |
| Algeria | 1,136,377 | 416,323 | -720,054 |
| Ireland | 620,798 | 199,998 | -420,800 |
| Germany | 37,815 | 4,784 | -33,031 |
| France | 5,518 | 12,773 | +7,255 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,936 | +2,936 |
| Czechia | 0 | 403 | +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 | 12,100,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,205,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,827,336 |
| Air transport | 272,311 |
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 | 8,194,643 | 3,905,506 | -4,289,137 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,206,745 | 1,998,329 | -1,208,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,895,145 | 932,191 | -962,954 |
| Air transport | 195,861 | 76,450 | -119,411 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 12,100,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,683,834 |
| Holyhead | 1,292,502 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,229,146 |
| Felixstowe | 1,180,591 |
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 | 8,194,643 | 3,905,506 | -4,289,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 736,738 | 947,096 | +210,358 |
| Holyhead | 904,600 | 387,902 | -516,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 992,730 | 236,416 | -756,314 |
| Felixstowe | 900,493 | 280,098 | -620,395 |
| Southampton | 540,346 | 158,209 | -382,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 291,984 | 332,429 | +40,445 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 205,296 | 153,099 | -52,197 |
| Heysham | 141,695 | 155,859 | +14,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,270 | 64,804 | -114,466 |
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