Import/export HS code 310420: Potassium chloride fertilizer
A common type of potassium fertilizer, often used in agriculture to boost crop yields
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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 | 57,822,624 |
| Spain | 56,732,339 |
| Germany | 34,707,139 |
| Belgium | 29,706,107 |
| Netherlands | 12,678,426 |
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 | 24,421,908 | 33,400,716 | +8,978,808 |
| Spain | 32,237,794 | 24,494,545 | -7,743,249 |
| Germany | 20,517,044 | 14,190,095 | -6,326,949 |
| Belgium | 12,683,480 | 17,022,627 | +4,339,147 |
| Netherlands | 3,197,573 | 9,480,853 | +6,283,280 |
| Czechia | 694,870 | 324,627 | -370,243 |
| Ireland | 148,224 | 746,956 | +598,732 |
| Canada | 5,131 | 751,408 | +746,277 |
| United States | 188,892 | 195,983 | +7,091 |
| Denmark | 11,178 | 148,771 | +137,593 |
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 | 63,679,463 |
| Spain | 55,719,002 |
| Germany | 27,739,301 |
| Canada | 23,110,845 |
| Jordan | 6,991,880 |
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 | 25,966,601 | 37,712,862 | +11,746,261 |
| Spain | 31,927,926 | 23,791,076 | -8,136,850 |
| Germany | 16,204,877 | 11,534,424 | -4,670,453 |
| Canada | 11,587,646 | 11,523,199 | -64,447 |
| Jordan | 763,545 | 6,228,335 | +5,464,790 |
| Netherlands | 1,698,630 | 3,895,488 | +2,196,858 |
| China | 394,864 | 142,160 | -252,704 |
| Czechia | 347,208 | 186,226 | -160,982 |
| Belgium | 415,628 | 0 | -415,628 |
| United States | 176,813 | 223,798 | +46,985 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 177,460,179 |
| Other | 10,387,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,369,031 |
| Air transport | 204,779 |
| 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) | 85,771,410 | 91,688,769 | +5,917,359 |
| Other | 4,775,028 | 5,612,600 | +837,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,764,955 | 3,604,076 | -160,879 |
| Air transport | 85,016 | 119,763 | +34,747 |
| Road transport | 14,755 | 0 | -14,755 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 91,278,528 |
| Hull | 30,508,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,492,551 |
| 000 | 10,387,628 |
| Ipswich Dock | 6,714,412 |
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 | 44,877,674 | 46,400,854 | +1,523,180 |
| Hull | 12,740,445 | 17,768,084 | +5,027,639 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,001,107 | 8,491,444 | -1,509,663 |
| 000 | 4,775,028 | 5,612,600 | +837,572 |
| Ipswich Dock | 3,473,775 | 3,240,637 | -233,138 |
| Great Yarmouth | 2,644,464 | 2,074,720 | -569,744 |
| Ayr Harbour | 2,662,261 | 1,680,389 | -981,872 |
| Newport | 2,108,800 | 1,665,392 | -443,408 |
| Montrose | 621,540 | 2,606,897 | +1,985,357 |
| Silloth Dock | 1,388,192 | 1,696,322 | +308,130 |
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
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
11 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 55 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 55 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 52 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| NORGINE LIMITED | 44 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 40 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 40 |
| KILO LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 19,793,118 |
| Netherlands | 17,483,531 |
| Ireland | 8,173,738 |
| Brazil | 3,455,533 |
| India | 2,792,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 11,804,770 | 7,988,348 | -3,816,422 |
| Netherlands | 5,723,859 | 11,759,672 | +6,035,813 |
| Ireland | 3,942,859 | 4,230,879 | +288,020 |
| Brazil | 3,425,300 | 30,233 | -3,395,067 |
| India | 1,399,850 | 1,392,687 | -7,163 |
| Germany | 1,323,195 | 1,040,332 | -282,863 |
| Japan | 79,235 | 1,373,059 | +1,293,824 |
| United States | 534,506 | 525,438 | -9,068 |
| Spain | 490,126 | 471,221 | -18,905 |
| France | 289,559 | 262,484 | -27,075 |
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 | 659,495 |
| Germany | 191,574 |
| Ireland | 16,065 |
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 | 400,888 | 258,607 | -142,281 |
| Germany | 77,367 | 114,207 | +36,840 |
| Ireland | 0 | 16,065 | +16,065 |
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) | 53,580,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,597,429 |
| Other | 867,941 |
| Air transport | 864,050 |
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) | 26,831,884 | 26,748,674 | -83,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,537,407 | 2,060,022 | +522,615 |
| Other | 478,664 | 389,277 | -89,387 |
| Air transport | 571,981 | 292,069 | -279,912 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 45,165,572 |
| Hull | 3,264,295 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,985,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,888,321 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,762,461 |
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 | 23,679,226 | 21,486,346 | -2,192,880 |
| Hull | 1,128,771 | 2,135,524 | +1,006,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 694,804 | 1,290,412 | +595,608 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,166,605 | 721,716 | -444,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 585,341 | 1,177,120 | +591,779 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 721,403 | 542,421 | -178,982 |
| Felixstowe | 29,814 | 1,205,440 | +1,175,626 |
| 000 | 478,664 | 389,277 | -89,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 366,708 | 178,945 | -187,763 |
| Southampton | 218,913 | 174,280 | -44,633 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 310420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common type of potassium fertilizer, often used in agriculture to boost crop yields