Import/export HS code 31042090: High-potassium chloride fertilizer
Potassium chloride with over 62% potassium content, used for high-demand crops
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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 | 7,035,562 |
| Germany | 5,858,125 |
| Netherlands | 1,630,796 |
| Czechia | 1,063,053 |
| Canada | 756,539 |
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 | 3,397,854 | 3,637,708 | +239,854 |
| Germany | 2,962,963 | 2,895,162 | -67,801 |
| Netherlands | 538,567 | 1,092,229 | +553,662 |
| Czechia | 646,304 | 416,749 | -229,555 |
| Canada | 5,131 | 751,408 | +746,277 |
| Belgium | 528,845 | 98,709 | -430,136 |
| United States | 195,522 | 219,705 | +24,183 |
| Denmark | 11,178 | 148,771 | +137,593 |
| France | 49,334 | 72,084 | +22,750 |
| Italy | 30,923 | 52,502 | +21,579 |
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 | 7,140,517 |
| Germany | 6,812,491 |
| Netherlands | 1,380,909 |
| Canada | 894,687 |
| Czechia | 568,960 |
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 | 3,470,004 | 3,670,513 | +200,509 |
| Germany | 3,384,159 | 3,428,332 | +44,173 |
| Netherlands | 430,761 | 950,148 | +519,387 |
| Canada | 67,071 | 827,616 | +760,545 |
| Czechia | 352,471 | 216,489 | -135,982 |
| United States | 182,294 | 243,520 | +61,226 |
| Belgium | 415,628 | 0 | -415,628 |
| France | 69,653 | 1,949 | -67,704 |
| India | 5,367 | 60,025 | +54,658 |
| Denmark | 9,178 | 48,408 | +39,230 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 11,117,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,621,887 |
| Air transport | 205,006 |
| Road transport | 14,755 |
| Other | 5,617 |
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) | 5,202,378 | 5,914,814 | +712,436 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,139,186 | 3,482,701 | +343,515 |
| Air transport | 81,581 | 123,425 | +41,844 |
| Road transport | 14,755 | 0 | -14,755 |
| Other | 2,558 | 3,059 | +501 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 6,368,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,871,904 |
| Dover | 1,596,493 |
| Harwich | 1,420,307 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,167,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 3,116,817 | 3,251,436 | +134,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,977,935 | 1,893,969 | -83,966 |
| Dover | 640,924 | 955,569 | +314,645 |
| Harwich | 681,990 | 738,317 | +56,327 |
| Ayr Harbour | 415,628 | 751,408 | +335,780 |
| Felixstowe | 590,780 | 463,843 | -126,937 |
| Middlesbrough | 20,932 | 674,185 | +653,253 |
| Liverpool Docks | 262,264 | 220,751 | -41,513 |
| London | 211,755 | 182,669 | -29,086 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,445 | 34,484 | -111,961 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 54 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 52 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 52 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| 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+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 3,264,648 |
| India | 2,769,862 |
| Germany | 2,112,225 |
| Japan | 1,449,216 |
| United States | 853,920 |
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 | 1,144,246 | 2,120,402 | +976,156 |
| India | 1,015,327 | 1,754,535 | +739,208 |
| Germany | 926,099 | 1,186,126 | +260,027 |
| Japan | 77,651 | 1,371,565 | +1,293,914 |
| United States | 294,946 | 558,974 | +264,028 |
| Netherlands | 304,168 | 432,726 | +128,558 |
| France | 283,247 | 255,484 | -27,763 |
| Spain | 46,901 | 319,451 | +272,550 |
| Brazil | 183,690 | 30,233 | -153,457 |
| Malaysia | 42,854 | 110,369 | +67,515 |
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) | 8,836,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,715,167 |
| Air transport | 646,357 |
| Other | 96 |
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) | 2,806,925 | 6,029,181 | +3,222,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,566,087 | 2,149,080 | +582,993 |
| Air transport | 269,728 | 376,629 | +106,901 |
| Other | 80 | 16 | -64 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,264,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,087,516 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,965,359 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,651,622 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,263,824 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,128,771 | 2,135,524 | +1,006,753 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,215,960 | 871,556 | -344,404 |
| London Gateway Port | 520,900 | 1,444,459 | +923,559 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,464 | 1,120,158 | +588,694 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 569,053 | 694,771 | +125,718 |
| Felixstowe | 29,814 | 1,205,440 | +1,175,626 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 438,328 | +438,328 |
| Southampton | 216,936 | 196,408 | -20,528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,862 | 217,604 | +43,742 |
| Manchester Airport | 85,743 | 83,515 | -2,228 |
Quick facts
HS code: 31042090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Potassium chloride with over 62% potassium content, used for high-demand crops