Import/export HS code 310250: Sodium nitrate fertilizers
Fertilizers made from sodium nitrate, used to add nitrogen to soil
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 294,732 |
| Germany | 269,390 |
| India | 238,686 |
| Poland | 112,998 |
| Netherlands | 81,862 |
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 | 199,203 | 95,529 | -103,674 |
| Germany | 167,517 | 101,873 | -65,644 |
| India | 183,642 | 55,044 | -128,598 |
| Poland | 42,686 | 70,312 | +27,626 |
| Netherlands | 55,619 | 26,243 | -29,376 |
| China | 37,938 | 33,993 | -3,945 |
| Ireland | 28,468 | 12,159 | -16,309 |
| Italy | 11,746 | 0 | -11,746 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,435 | +1,435 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 364,767 |
| India | 238,686 |
| Chile | 216,009 |
| Poland | 124,744 |
| China | 73,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 242,011 | 122,756 | -119,255 |
| India | 183,642 | 55,044 | -128,598 |
| Chile | 147,430 | 68,579 | -78,851 |
| Poland | 54,432 | 70,312 | +15,880 |
| China | 39,648 | 33,993 | -5,655 |
| Belgium | 31,188 | 15,180 | -16,008 |
| South Africa | 0 | 13,897 | +13,897 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,233 | +3,233 |
| Mexico | 0 | 1,435 | +1,435 |
| United States | 1,210 | 0 | -1,210 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 632,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 441,042 |
| Other | 39,417 |
| Air transport | 10,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 395,461 | 236,559 | -158,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,100 | 136,942 | -167,158 |
| Other | 27,258 | 12,159 | -15,099 |
| Air transport | 0 | 10,928 | +10,928 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 184,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 179,716 |
| Middlesbrough | 164,876 |
| Felixstowe | 144,834 |
| Dover | 142,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 152,561 | 32,433 | -120,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,075 | 69,641 | -40,434 |
| Middlesbrough | 104,295 | 60,581 | -43,714 |
| Felixstowe | 82,595 | 62,239 | -20,356 |
| Dover | 58,220 | 84,411 | +26,191 |
| Hull | 84,612 | 0 | -84,612 |
| Purfleet | 37,429 | 29,640 | -7,789 |
| Killingholme | 36,167 | 8,662 | -27,505 |
| 000 | 27,258 | 12,159 | -15,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,746 | 15,516 | +3,770 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 18 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 15 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 14 |
| KILO LIMITED | 11 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 11 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 9 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 7 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 7 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 4 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 394,485 |
| Ireland | 275,889 |
| United States | 143,582 |
| Spain | 116,502 |
| Australia | 65,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 193,838 | 200,647 | +6,809 |
| Ireland | 124,755 | 151,134 | +26,379 |
| United States | 74,411 | 69,171 | -5,240 |
| Spain | 32,635 | 83,867 | +51,232 |
| Australia | 37,019 | 28,706 | -8,313 |
| New Zealand | 19,280 | 7,724 | -11,556 |
| Belgium | 22,718 | 0 | -22,718 |
| Netherlands | 1,386 | 15,514 | +14,128 |
| France | 0 | 7,913 | +7,913 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,055 | 0 | -5,055 |
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) | 838,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,042 |
| Air transport | 10,401 |
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) | 376,926 | 461,998 | +85,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,441 | 105,601 | -21,840 |
| Air transport | 8,324 | 2,077 | -6,247 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 338,205 |
| Holyhead | 252,771 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,407 |
| Southampton | 112,074 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 204,051 | 134,154 | -69,897 |
| Holyhead | 122,515 | 130,256 | +7,741 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,526 | 143,881 | +97,355 |
| Southampton | 74,411 | 37,663 | -36,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,966 | 36,430 | +10,464 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,240 | 52,386 | +50,146 |
| Dover | 15,448 | 32,829 | +17,381 |
| Felixstowe | 11,616 | 0 | -11,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,324 | 0 | -8,324 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,594 | 0 | -1,594 |
Quick facts
HS code: 310250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fertilizers made from sodium nitrate, used to add nitrogen to soil