Import/export HS code 310430: Potassium sulfate fertilizer
A potassium fertilizer containing sulfate, often used for crops sensitive to chloride
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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 | 6,575,277 |
| Germany | 3,728,505 |
| Netherlands | 1,751,482 |
| France | 347,735 |
| Egypt | 248,864 |
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 | 3,187,080 | 3,388,197 | +201,117 |
| Germany | 1,631,873 | 2,096,632 | +464,759 |
| Netherlands | 967,813 | 783,669 | -184,144 |
| France | 198,485 | 149,250 | -49,235 |
| Egypt | 88,163 | 160,701 | +72,538 |
| Ireland | 62,751 | 138,428 | +75,677 |
| India | 143,176 | 4,419 | -138,757 |
| Norway | 32,704 | 64,350 | +31,646 |
| Italy | 41,641 | 0 | -41,641 |
| Turkey | 4,437 | 11,733 | +7,296 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,574,567 |
| Germany | 3,384,538 |
| Netherlands | 1,526,536 |
| Egypt | 392,040 |
| Sweden | 296,621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,185,668 | 3,388,899 | +203,231 |
| Germany | 1,633,236 | 1,751,302 | +118,066 |
| Netherlands | 910,799 | 615,737 | -295,062 |
| Egypt | 231,339 | 160,701 | -70,638 |
| Sweden | 131,835 | 164,786 | +32,951 |
| Austria | 42,988 | 63,272 | +20,284 |
| Norway | 32,704 | 64,350 | +31,646 |
| Turkey | 4,437 | 11,733 | +7,296 |
| Israel | 15,987 | 0 | -15,987 |
| China | 0 | 15,927 | +15,927 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 8,417,566 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,028,376 |
| Other | 727,942 |
| Air transport | 9,194 |
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) | 3,948,514 | 4,469,052 | +520,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,242,342 | 1,786,034 | -456,308 |
| Other | 172,232 | 555,710 | +383,478 |
| Air transport | 1,239 | 7,955 | +6,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 3,452,940 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,443,916 |
| Felixstowe | 1,933,931 |
| London | 1,039,996 |
| 000 | 727,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 1,966,908 | 1,486,032 | -480,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,414,130 | 2,029,786 | +615,656 |
| Felixstowe | 1,107,254 | 826,677 | -280,577 |
| London | 498,473 | 541,523 | +43,050 |
| 000 | 172,232 | 555,710 | +383,478 |
| Sharpness Docks | 0 | 726,007 | +726,007 |
| Plymouth | 314,593 | 0 | -314,593 |
| Ayr Harbour | 160,823 | 146,638 | -14,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 153,304 | 150,270 | -3,034 |
| Harwich | 150,516 | 119,824 | -30,692 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARLOW FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 33 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 29 |
| DUTCHPRO UK LTD | 28 |
| ANHYDRITEC LIMITED | 25 |
| DC FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 22 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 19 |
| OMEX AGRIFLUIDS LIMITED | 16 |
| EVERGREEN GARDEN CARE UK LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,139,897 |
| Ireland | 104,117 |
| Netherlands | 54,323 |
| Belgium | 23,511 |
| Spain | 19,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 502,324 | 637,573 | +135,249 |
| Ireland | 86,786 | 17,331 | -69,455 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 54,323 | +54,323 |
| Belgium | 0 | 23,511 | +23,511 |
| Spain | 19,018 | 0 | -19,018 |
| Singapore | 0 | 4,430 | +4,430 |
| Greece | 1,689 | 2,358 | +669 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,960 | +3,960 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 3,534 | +3,534 |
| United States | 0 | 1,448 | +1,448 |
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 | 80,960 |
| Egypt | 1,404 |
| Ireland | 1,023 |
| Belgium | 893 |
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 | 77,086 | 3,874 | -73,212 |
| Egypt | 1,404 | 0 | -1,404 |
| Ireland | 809 | 214 | -595 |
| Belgium | 893 | 0 | -893 |
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) | 1,227,181 |
| Other | 84,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,333 |
| Air transport | 8,102 |
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) | 506,471 | 720,710 | +214,239 |
| Other | 80,415 | 4,124 | -76,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,707 | 18,626 | -2,081 |
| Air transport | 2,224 | 5,878 | +3,654 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 574,816 |
| Portsmouth | 196,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,428 |
| Poole | 115,635 |
| Newhaven | 104,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,671 | 288,145 | +1,474 |
| Portsmouth | 68,404 | 128,010 | +59,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,284 | 95,144 | +32,860 |
| Poole | 7,989 | 107,646 | +99,657 |
| Newhaven | 18,117 | 86,560 | +68,443 |
| 000 | 80,415 | 4,124 | -76,291 |
| Dover | 65,275 | 0 | -65,275 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,500 | 13,207 | +7,707 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 8,640 | +8,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,689 | 5,892 | +4,203 |
Quick facts
HS code: 310430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A potassium fertilizer containing sulfate, often used for crops sensitive to chloride