Import/export HS code 310230: Ammonium nitrate fertilizers
Ammonium nitrate, a strong nitrogen fertilizer, available in solid or liquid form
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 98,629,150 |
| Poland | 25,723,680 |
| Spain | 7,970,816 |
| France | 2,908,337 |
| Sweden | 1,428,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 50,032,297 | 48,596,853 | -1,435,444 |
| Poland | 12,826,136 | 12,897,544 | +71,408 |
| Spain | 1,994,779 | 5,976,037 | +3,981,258 |
| France | 2,201,972 | 706,365 | -1,495,607 |
| Sweden | 804,608 | 623,568 | -181,040 |
| Austria | 1,093,045 | 0 | -1,093,045 |
| Netherlands | 608,623 | 429,207 | -179,416 |
| Germany | 284,601 | 271,928 | -12,673 |
| Ireland | 281,961 | 24,677 | -257,284 |
| China | 1,220 | 24,085 | +22,865 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 99,733,133 |
| Poland | 25,723,680 |
| France | 2,876,979 |
| Sweden | 1,481,885 |
| Netherlands | 943,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 51,136,280 | 48,596,853 | -2,539,427 |
| Poland | 12,826,136 | 12,897,544 | +71,408 |
| France | 2,170,614 | 706,365 | -1,464,249 |
| Sweden | 835,575 | 646,310 | -189,265 |
| Netherlands | 530,868 | 412,861 | -118,007 |
| Germany | 313,254 | 288,274 | -24,980 |
| Ireland | 84,262 | 13,004 | -71,258 |
| Belgium | 15,559 | 0 | -15,559 |
| Spain | 0 | 15,414 | +15,414 |
| Finland | 11,735 | 0 | -11,735 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 130,463,074 |
| Other | 8,178,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,057,457 |
| Air transport | 7,303 |
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) | 67,335,046 | 63,128,028 | -4,207,018 |
| Other | 2,204,570 | 5,973,639 | +3,769,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 598,179 | 459,278 | -138,901 |
| Air transport | 7,303 | 0 | -7,303 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 43,594,166 |
| Newport | 25,583,017 |
| Sharpness Docks | 9,339,991 |
| Goole | 8,235,662 |
| 000 | 8,178,209 |
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 | 19,416,119 | 24,178,047 | +4,761,928 |
| Newport | 13,672,498 | 11,910,519 | -1,761,979 |
| Sharpness Docks | 6,350,856 | 2,989,135 | -3,361,721 |
| Goole | 2,712,851 | 5,522,811 | +2,809,960 |
| 000 | 2,204,570 | 5,973,639 | +3,769,069 |
| Silloth Dock | 4,845,168 | 3,255,323 | -1,589,845 |
| Ipswich Dock | 1,767,135 | 5,725,809 | +3,958,674 |
| Grimsby | 5,136,477 | 0 | -5,136,477 |
| Montrose | 2,139,109 | 2,142,777 | +3,668 |
| Hull | 2,125,127 | 2,009,728 | -115,399 |
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 | 8 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLASSON GRAIN LIMITED | 40 |
| THOMAS BELL & SONS LIMITED | 39 |
| ORIGIN UK OPERATIONS LIMITED | 37 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 18 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 17 |
| EPC UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 14 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 12 |
| JAS GLOBAL LIMITED | 12 |
| TANGMERE AIRFIELD NURSERIES LTD | 10 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,647,336 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,697,793 |
| Netherlands | 804,418 |
| Saint Lucia | 138,081 |
| Barbados | 98,864 |
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 | 4,839,901 | 6,807,435 | +1,967,534 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,697,793 | 0 | -1,697,793 |
| Netherlands | 480,688 | 323,730 | -156,958 |
| Saint Lucia | 26,575 | 111,506 | +84,931 |
| Barbados | 62,073 | 36,791 | -25,282 |
| France | 67,700 | 29,805 | -37,895 |
| Dominica | 25,972 | 69,428 | +43,456 |
| North Macedonia | 12,350 | 49,250 | +36,900 |
| Jamaica | 53,746 | 0 | -53,746 |
| Denmark | 17,280 | 29,147 | +11,867 |
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 | 4,056,961 |
| Ireland | 131,592 |
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 | 1,652,710 | 2,404,251 | +751,541 |
| Ireland | 0 | 131,592 | +131,592 |
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) | 9,581,481 |
| Other | 4,188,553 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,023,020 |
| Air transport | 4,839 |
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) | 5,136,366 | 4,445,115 | -691,251 |
| Other | 1,652,710 | 2,535,843 | +883,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 541,397 | 481,623 | -59,774 |
| Air transport | 4,839 | 0 | -4,839 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,241,397 |
| 000 | 4,188,553 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,682,401 |
| Heysham | 1,174,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 837,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,791,325 | 3,450,072 | +658,747 |
| 000 | 1,652,710 | 2,535,843 | +883,133 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,682,401 | 0 | -1,682,401 |
| Heysham | 385,150 | 788,942 | +403,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 499,072 | 338,114 | -160,958 |
| Portsmouth | 151,676 | 217,725 | +66,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,950 | 74,707 | +37,757 |
| Dover | 43,100 | 24,600 | -18,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,746 | 0 | -53,746 |
| Holyhead | 10,716 | 17,554 | +6,838 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 310230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ammonium nitrate, a strong nitrogen fertilizer, available in solid or liquid form