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 | 43,088,637 |
| Netherlands | 13,452,033 |
| Germany | 8,742,355 |
| Portugal | 8,393,232 |
| Spain | 2,850,116 |
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 | 18,114,041 | 24,974,596 | +6,860,555 |
| Netherlands | 7,568,469 | 5,883,564 | -1,684,905 |
| Germany | 4,946,361 | 3,795,994 | -1,150,367 |
| Portugal | 3,877,960 | 4,515,272 | +637,312 |
| Spain | 1,953,102 | 897,014 | -1,056,088 |
| Finland | 511,883 | 1,882,849 | +1,370,966 |
| Lithuania | 16,246 | 2,207,816 | +2,191,570 |
| Ireland | 434,245 | 1,199,060 | +764,815 |
| China | 605,190 | 202,128 | -403,062 |
| Austria | 327,506 | 0 | -327,506 |
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 | 26,824,095 |
| Belgium | 21,737,387 |
| China | 11,277,426 |
| Germany | 7,293,270 |
| 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 | 15,001,564 | 11,822,531 | -3,179,033 |
| Belgium | 9,734,681 | 12,002,706 | +2,268,025 |
| China | 2,160,134 | 9,117,292 | +6,957,158 |
| Germany | 4,379,848 | 2,913,422 | -1,466,426 |
| Portugal | 2,773,328 | 4,515,272 | +1,741,944 |
| Spain | 2,669,723 | 24,015 | -2,645,708 |
| Finland | 511,883 | 1,882,849 | +1,370,966 |
| Latvia | 0 | 862,813 | +862,813 |
| France | 418,963 | 4,326 | -414,637 |
| Ireland | 111,378 | 65,281 | -46,097 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Norfolk | 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 78,212,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,976,439 |
| Other | 2,954,463 |
| Air transport | 23,548 |
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) | 36,047,580 | 42,165,279 | +6,117,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,845,841 | 1,130,598 | -715,243 |
| Other | 597,911 | 2,356,552 | +1,758,641 |
| Air transport | 19,251 | 4,297 | -14,954 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,740,407 |
| Goole | 12,039,518 |
| Southampton | 11,721,530 |
| Ipswich Dock | 6,635,273 |
| Hull | 6,532,031 |
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 | 9,647,138 | 10,093,269 | +446,131 |
| Goole | 5,746,893 | 6,292,625 | +545,732 |
| Southampton | 6,199,925 | 5,521,605 | -678,320 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,655,802 | 3,979,471 | +1,323,669 |
| Hull | 2,500,754 | 4,031,277 | +1,530,523 |
| Newport | 1,853,895 | 2,863,551 | +1,009,656 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,281,947 | 2,051,633 | +769,686 |
| Montrose | 1,437,867 | 1,621,730 | +183,863 |
| 000 | 597,911 | 2,356,552 | +1,758,641 |
| Dundee | 1,255,293 | 1,418,673 | +163,380 |
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
|
12 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| OMEX AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 41 |
| BUCKMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 40 |
| ORIGIN UK OPERATIONS LIMITED | 37 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 891,708 |
| Egypt | 213,607 |
| Germany | 38,093 |
| 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 | 442,682 | 449,026 | +6,344 |
| Egypt | 96,325 | 117,282 | +20,957 |
| Germany | 27,747 | 10,346 | -17,401 |
| 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) | 149,339 |
| 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) | 493,531 | 523,499 | +29,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,102 | 69,237 | -10,865 |
| 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 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,372 |
| Southampton | 57,740 |
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 | 385,183 | 390,683 | +5,500 |
| Felixstowe | 96,325 | 6,007 | -90,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,500 | 26,611 | -16,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,830 | 59,542 | +57,712 |
| Southampton | 0 | 57,740 | +57,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,687 | 17,351 | -1,336 |
| Ayr Harbour | 9,113 | 14,454 | +5,341 |
| Holyhead | 3,437 | 16,579 | +13,142 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,060 | 0 | -9,060 |
| 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