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 | 6,067,856 |
| Germany | 3,352,484 |
| Netherlands | 1,672,875 |
| France | 410,204 |
| Egypt | 222,157 |
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 | 2,530,481 | 3,537,375 | +1,006,894 |
| Germany | 1,660,103 | 1,692,381 | +32,278 |
| Netherlands | 1,038,190 | 634,685 | -403,505 |
| France | 283,653 | 126,551 | -157,102 |
| Egypt | 88,163 | 133,994 | +45,831 |
| Ireland | 89,508 | 122,661 | +33,153 |
| India | 143,176 | 0 | -143,176 |
| Italy | 109,951 | 0 | -109,951 |
| Norway | 11,216 | 52,478 | +41,262 |
| Spain | 7,035 | 6,372 | -663 |
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 | 6,073,691 |
| Germany | 3,345,075 |
| Netherlands | 1,577,201 |
| Egypt | 365,333 |
| Sweden | 215,037 |
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 | 2,525,887 | 3,547,804 | +1,021,917 |
| Germany | 1,619,369 | 1,725,706 | +106,337 |
| Netherlands | 1,116,352 | 460,849 | -655,503 |
| Egypt | 231,339 | 133,994 | -97,345 |
| Sweden | 64,857 | 150,180 | +85,323 |
| Austria | 0 | 73,996 | +73,996 |
| Norway | 11,216 | 52,478 | +41,262 |
| Israel | 0 | 15,987 | +15,987 |
| France | 0 | 13,073 | +13,073 |
| Spain | 4,995 | 5,610 | +615 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 7,794,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,966,830 |
| Other | 510,122 |
| Air transport | 3,884 |
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) | 3,128,188 | 4,665,819 | +1,537,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,450,264 | 1,516,566 | -933,698 |
| Other | 387,461 | 122,661 | -264,800 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,884 | +3,884 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 3,452,940 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,819,255 |
| Felixstowe | 1,968,154 |
| London | 924,313 |
| Sharpness Docks | 726,007 |
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 | 1,299,064 | 2,153,876 | +854,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,398,724 | 1,420,531 | +21,807 |
| Felixstowe | 1,307,464 | 660,690 | -646,774 |
| London | 475,231 | 449,082 | -26,149 |
| Sharpness Docks | 0 | 726,007 | +726,007 |
| 000 | 387,461 | 122,661 | -264,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 233,203 | 127,571 | -105,632 |
| Plymouth | 155,911 | 158,682 | +2,771 |
| Ayr Harbour | 160,823 | 146,638 | -14,185 |
| Great Yarmouth | 265,000 | 0 | -265,000 |
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 | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARLOW FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 32 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 28 |
| DUTCHPRO UK LTD | 25 |
| ANHYDRITEC LIMITED | 25 |
| DC FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 21 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 17 |
| OMEX AGRIFLUIDS LIMITED | 15 |
| SYNCHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 996,793 |
| Ireland | 95,542 |
| Netherlands | 51,561 |
| Spain | 31,409 |
| Colombia | 27,708 |
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 | 527,858 | 468,935 | -58,923 |
| Ireland | 61,453 | 34,089 | -27,364 |
| Netherlands | 46,474 | 5,087 | -41,387 |
| Spain | 31,409 | 0 | -31,409 |
| Colombia | 27,708 | 0 | -27,708 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,800 | +4,800 |
| Singapore | 0 | 4,430 | +4,430 |
| Greece | 1,689 | 2,358 | +669 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,960 | +3,960 |
| 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 | 80,290 |
| 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 | 56,616 | 23,674 | -32,942 |
| Egypt | 1,404 | 0 | -1,404 |
| Ireland | 480 | 543 | +63 |
| 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) | 1,059,009 |
| Other | 83,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,624 |
| 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) | 578,442 | 480,567 | -97,875 |
| Other | 59,393 | 24,440 | -34,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,532 | 15,092 | -41,440 |
| 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 | 558,669 |
| Portsmouth | 170,031 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,635 |
| Newhaven | 88,940 |
| 000 | 83,833 |
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 | 342,543 | 216,126 | -126,417 |
| Portsmouth | 58,193 | 111,838 | +53,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,758 | 31,877 | -76,881 |
| Newhaven | 2,264 | 86,676 | +84,412 |
| 000 | 59,393 | 24,440 | -34,953 |
| Dover | 65,275 | 0 | -65,275 |
| Poole | 16,106 | 27,083 | +10,977 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,397 | 2,358 | -27,039 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,189 | 8,778 | +7,589 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,480 | 0 | -7,480 |
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