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 | 6,862,500 |
| Germany | 5,798,051 |
| Netherlands | 1,626,661 |
| Czechia | 1,075,203 |
| 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 | 4,421,070 | 2,441,430 | -1,979,640 |
| Germany | 2,801,117 | 2,996,934 | +195,817 |
| Netherlands | 627,804 | 998,857 | +371,053 |
| Czechia | 703,857 | 371,346 | -332,511 |
| Canada | 3,280 | 753,259 | +749,979 |
| Belgium | 503,419 | 125,457 | -377,962 |
| United States | 189,975 | 225,252 | +35,277 |
| Denmark | 0 | 133,193 | +133,193 |
| France | 44,167 | 68,723 | +24,556 |
| Italy | 32,862 | 52,502 | +19,640 |
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 | 6,994,144 |
| Germany | 6,775,324 |
| Netherlands | 1,382,992 |
| Canada | 867,931 |
| Czechia | 534,682 |
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 | 4,521,335 | 2,472,809 | -2,048,526 |
| Germany | 3,306,915 | 3,468,409 | +161,494 |
| Netherlands | 400,385 | 982,607 | +582,222 |
| Canada | 60,916 | 807,015 | +746,099 |
| Czechia | 352,471 | 182,211 | -170,260 |
| Belgium | 415,628 | 0 | -415,628 |
| United States | 181,051 | 211,070 | +30,019 |
| France | 71,687 | 1,949 | -69,738 |
| India | 5,367 | 60,025 | +54,658 |
| Denmark | 0 | 57,586 | +57,586 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 10,895,737 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,581,669 |
| Air transport | 206,585 |
| 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) | 6,213,508 | 4,682,229 | -1,531,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,103,298 | 3,478,371 | +375,073 |
| Air transport | 67,269 | 139,316 | +72,047 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,755 | +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 | 5,170,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,831,308 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,718,487 |
| Dover | 1,524,594 |
| Harwich | 1,421,863 |
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 | 2,053,735 | -1,063,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,883,363 | 1,947,945 | +64,582 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,044,302 | 674,185 | -370,117 |
| Dover | 614,428 | 910,166 | +295,738 |
| Harwich | 676,813 | 745,050 | +68,237 |
| Ayr Harbour | 415,628 | 751,408 | +335,780 |
| Felixstowe | 629,493 | 442,433 | -187,060 |
| Liverpool Docks | 262,110 | 247,059 | -15,051 |
| London | 213,694 | 182,669 | -31,025 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,398 | 39,714 | -134,684 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 53 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 51 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 51 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 45 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| NORGINE LIMITED | 43 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 39 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 39 |
| KILO LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 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 | 3,007,769 |
| Germany | 2,125,653 |
| Japan | 1,235,173 |
| United States | 916,961 |
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 | 1,238,904 | 1,768,865 | +529,961 |
| Germany | 864,954 | 1,260,699 | +395,745 |
| Japan | 94,605 | 1,140,568 | +1,045,963 |
| United States | 217,787 | 699,174 | +481,387 |
| Netherlands | 356,970 | 432,726 | +75,756 |
| France | 267,684 | 276,416 | +8,732 |
| Spain | 32,288 | 334,064 | +301,776 |
| Brazil | 101,706 | 112,217 | +10,511 |
| 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) | 8,975,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,687,622 |
| Air transport | 651,842 |
| 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) | 2,970,682 | 6,005,131 | +3,034,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,445,795 | 2,241,827 | +796,032 |
| Air transport | 244,601 | 407,241 | +162,640 |
| 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 | 2,140,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,727,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,624,077 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,589,052 |
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 | 1,191,804 | 948,514 | -243,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 520,900 | 1,206,136 | +685,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 488,130 | 1,135,947 | +647,817 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 820,208 | 768,844 | -51,364 |
| Felixstowe | 29,814 | 1,205,440 | +1,175,626 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 438,328 | +438,328 |
| Southampton | 76,736 | 336,608 | +259,872 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,295 | 247,171 | +102,876 |
| 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