Import/export HS code 310221: Ammonium sulfate fertilizers
Fertilizers containing ammonium sulfate, used to add nitrogen and sulfur to soil
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 40,349,888 |
| Netherlands | 14,407,929 |
| Germany | 9,968,728 |
| Portugal | 8,393,232 |
| Spain | 4,076,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,389,472 | 23,960,416 | +7,570,944 |
| Netherlands | 8,175,950 | 6,231,979 | -1,943,971 |
| Germany | 6,144,955 | 3,823,773 | -2,321,182 |
| Portugal | 3,877,960 | 4,515,272 | +637,312 |
| Spain | 3,179,535 | 897,014 | -2,282,521 |
| Finland | 511,883 | 1,882,849 | +1,370,966 |
| Lithuania | 21,852 | 2,207,816 | +2,185,964 |
| Ireland | 474,216 | 1,224,519 | +750,303 |
| China | 478,996 | 333,732 | -145,264 |
| Poland | 749,745 | 13,729 | -736,016 |
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 | 26,086,399 |
| Belgium | 21,230,082 |
| China | 11,282,836 |
| Germany | 7,859,892 |
| Portugal | 7,288,600 |
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 | 14,887,152 | 11,199,247 | -3,687,905 |
| Belgium | 8,829,958 | 12,400,124 | +3,570,166 |
| China | 2,033,940 | 9,248,896 | +7,214,956 |
| Germany | 4,948,258 | 2,911,634 | -2,036,624 |
| Portugal | 2,773,328 | 4,515,272 | +1,741,944 |
| Spain | 3,884,550 | 38,451 | -3,846,099 |
| Finland | 511,883 | 1,882,849 | +1,370,966 |
| Latvia | 653,863 | 862,813 | +208,950 |
| Poland | 753,010 | 0 | -753,010 |
| France | 418,963 | 4,326 | -414,637 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Norfolk | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 79,891,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,151,982 |
| Other | 2,476,114 |
| Air transport | 30,947 |
| Rail transport | 1,712 |
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) | 37,907,534 | 41,983,899 | +4,076,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,929,720 | 1,222,262 | -707,458 |
| Other | 504,572 | 1,971,542 | +1,466,970 |
| Air transport | 23,645 | 7,302 | -16,343 |
| Rail transport | 1,712 | 0 | -1,712 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 20,283,755 |
| Southampton | 12,944,377 |
| Goole | 11,931,370 |
| Ipswich Dock | 7,584,588 |
| Hull | 5,355,347 |
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 | 10,257,430 | 10,026,325 | -231,105 |
| Southampton | 7,416,876 | 5,527,501 | -1,889,375 |
| Goole | 5,503,933 | 6,427,437 | +923,504 |
| Ipswich Dock | 3,298,391 | 4,286,197 | +987,806 |
| Hull | 2,000,157 | 3,355,190 | +1,355,033 |
| Newport | 1,853,895 | 2,863,551 | +1,009,656 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,210,268 | 2,123,312 | +913,044 |
| Montrose | 1,437,867 | 1,621,730 | +183,863 |
| Dundee | 1,573,336 | 1,418,673 | -154,663 |
| 000 | 504,572 | 1,971,542 | +1,466,970 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 44 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 43 |
| OMEX AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 40 |
| BUCKMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 39 |
| ORIGIN UK OPERATIONS LIMITED | 36 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 36 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 32 |
| GLASSON GRAIN LIMITED | 24 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 852,106 |
| Egypt | 213,607 |
| Germany | 37,927 |
| Netherlands | 5,241 |
| Sweden | 3,969 |
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 | 40,436 | 811,670 | +771,234 |
| Egypt | 96,325 | 117,282 | +20,957 |
| Germany | 37,927 | 0 | -37,927 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,241 | +5,241 |
| Sweden | 3,969 | 0 | -3,969 |
| France | 0 | 3,642 | +3,642 |
| United States | 0 | 3,370 | +3,370 |
| Austria | 0 | 3,363 | +3,363 |
| Iceland | 1,080 | 1,080 | +0 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 1,875 | +1,875 |
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) | 1,017,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 109,571 |
| Air transport | 3,370 |
| Other | 19 |
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) | 108,348 | 908,682 | +800,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,219 | 36,352 | -36,867 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,370 | +3,370 |
| Other | 0 | 19 | +19 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ipswich Dock | 775,866 |
| Felixstowe | 102,332 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,372 |
| Southampton | 57,740 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dock | 0 | 775,866 | +775,866 |
| Felixstowe | 96,325 | 6,007 | -90,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,830 | 59,542 | +57,712 |
| Southampton | 0 | 57,740 | +57,740 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,976 | 16,922 | -10,054 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,867 | 7,005 | -21,862 |
| Ayr Harbour | 9,113 | 14,454 | +5,341 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,060 | 0 | -9,060 |
| Holyhead | 3,907 | 2,720 | -1,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,969 | 1,109 | -2,860 |
Quick facts
HS code: 310221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fertilizers containing ammonium sulfate, used to add nitrogen and sulfur to soil