Import/export HS code 3104: Potassium fertilizers
Chemical or mineral fertilizers containing potassium, used to improve soil quality and plant growth
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 56,527,261 |
| Spain | 53,268,013 |
| Germany | 40,885,436 |
| Belgium | 36,019,767 |
| Netherlands | 15,542,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 20,831,093 | 35,696,168 | +14,865,075 |
| Spain | 30,515,038 | 22,752,975 | -7,762,063 |
| Germany | 22,545,796 | 18,339,640 | -4,206,156 |
| Belgium | 15,795,626 | 20,224,141 | +4,428,515 |
| Netherlands | 4,292,987 | 11,249,780 | +6,956,793 |
| Australia | 676,517 | 982,063 | +305,546 |
| Ireland | 203,728 | 1,126,435 | +922,707 |
| Czechia | 706,452 | 394,199 | -312,253 |
| Canada | 3,280 | 754,150 | +750,870 |
| France | 458,932 | 217,973 | -240,959 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 62,596,723 |
| Spain | 53,104,131 |
| Germany | 33,219,842 |
| Canada | 22,903,851 |
| Belgium | 7,827,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 22,582,154 | 40,014,569 | +17,432,415 |
| Spain | 30,192,161 | 22,911,970 | -7,280,191 |
| Germany | 18,721,696 | 14,498,146 | -4,223,550 |
| Canada | 10,736,328 | 12,167,523 | +1,431,195 |
| Belgium | 4,438,493 | 3,388,899 | -1,049,594 |
| Netherlands | 2,636,509 | 4,705,911 | +2,069,402 |
| Jordan | 763,545 | 5,350,870 | +4,587,325 |
| Australia | 640,194 | 982,063 | +341,869 |
| United Kingdom | 137,809 | 846,660 | +708,851 |
| China | 464,925 | 226,932 | -237,993 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 186,151,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,505,402 |
| Other | 10,644,945 |
| Air transport | 604,568 |
| Road transport | 14,755 |
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) | 85,898,720 | 100,253,271 | +14,354,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,460,112 | 6,045,290 | -414,822 |
| Other | 4,424,450 | 6,220,495 | +1,796,045 |
| Air transport | 334,317 | 270,251 | -64,066 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,755 | +14,755 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 91,258,734 |
| Hull | 26,807,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,414,583 |
| 000 | 10,644,945 |
| Ipswich Dock | 7,294,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 40,659,411 | 50,599,323 | +9,939,912 |
| Hull | 11,755,697 | 15,051,548 | +3,295,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,125,370 | 10,289,213 | -836,157 |
| 000 | 4,424,450 | 6,220,495 | +1,796,045 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,834,365 | 4,460,130 | +1,625,765 |
| Ayr Harbour | 2,804,827 | 2,652,449 | -152,378 |
| Great Yarmouth | 3,097,513 | 2,074,720 | -1,022,793 |
| Felixstowe | 2,556,782 | 2,002,646 | -554,136 |
| Newport | 2,108,800 | 1,665,392 | -443,408 |
| Sharpness Docks | 1,287,629 | 2,419,233 | +1,131,604 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 36 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 54 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 54 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 51 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 51 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 50 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| NORGINE LIMITED | 43 |
| MARLOW FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 77,700,956 |
| Poland | 27,141,625 |
| India | 25,144,028 |
| Brazil | 18,033,471 |
| United States | 13,152,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 24,971,134 | 52,729,822 | +27,758,688 |
| Poland | 14,026,768 | 13,114,857 | -911,911 |
| India | 13,154,976 | 11,989,052 | -1,165,924 |
| Brazil | 9,737,684 | 8,295,787 | -1,441,897 |
| United States | 4,692,999 | 8,459,155 | +3,766,156 |
| Ireland | 5,268,477 | 5,338,995 | +70,518 |
| France | 3,084,068 | 4,269,200 | +1,185,132 |
| China | 5,504,992 | 20,400 | -5,484,592 |
| Spain | 1,950,542 | 3,282,032 | +1,331,490 |
| Mexico | 2,815,914 | 2,239,650 | -576,264 |
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 | 857,091 |
| Belgium | 275,540 |
| Germany | 182,949 |
| Ireland | 17,088 |
| Egypt | 1,404 |
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 | 573,306 | 283,785 | -289,521 |
| Belgium | 94,977 | 180,563 | +85,586 |
| Germany | 81,528 | 101,421 | +19,893 |
| Ireland | 809 | 16,279 | +15,470 |
| Egypt | 1,404 | 0 | -1,404 |
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) | 202,136,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,854,861 |
| Other | 1,335,285 |
| Air transport | 907,888 |
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) | 91,211,562 | 110,924,666 | +19,713,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,799,169 | 6,055,692 | +1,256,523 |
| Other | 752,803 | 582,482 | -170,321 |
| Air transport | 326,973 | 580,915 | +253,942 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 188,449,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,812,430 |
| Hull | 4,462,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,237,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,288,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 84,310,348 | 104,139,419 | +19,829,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,093,699 | 3,718,731 | -374,968 |
| Hull | 2,326,196 | 2,136,304 | -189,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,647,005 | 2,590,474 | +943,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,063,661 | 1,225,044 | +161,383 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,176,380 | 816,613 | -359,767 |
| Felixstowe | 55,976 | 1,309,865 | +1,253,889 |
| 000 | 752,803 | 582,482 | -170,321 |
| Southampton | 301,626 | 429,040 | +127,414 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,295 | 405,742 | +261,447 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3104
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical or mineral fertilizers containing potassium, used to improve soil quality and plant growth