Import/export HS code 310430: Potassium sulfate fertilizer
A potassium fertilizer containing sulfate, often used for crops sensitive to chloride
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 6,453,412 |
| Germany | 3,453,981 |
| Netherlands | 1,596,742 |
| France | 342,922 |
| Egypt | 233,349 |
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 | 3,418,050 | 3,035,362 | -382,688 |
| Germany | 1,414,182 | 2,039,799 | +625,617 |
| Netherlands | 922,373 | 674,369 | -248,004 |
| France | 176,232 | 166,690 | -9,542 |
| Egypt | 122,900 | 110,449 | -12,451 |
| Ireland | 133,814 | 55,991 | -77,823 |
| Norway | 43,452 | 53,602 | +10,150 |
| Italy | 41,641 | 0 | -41,641 |
| Turkey | 4,437 | 11,733 | +7,296 |
| Spain | 6,204 | 7,434 | +1,230 |
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 | 6,452,702 |
| Germany | 3,105,201 |
| Netherlands | 1,341,507 |
| Sweden | 274,992 |
| Egypt | 233,349 |
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 | 3,419,692 | 3,033,010 | -386,682 |
| Germany | 1,390,238 | 1,714,963 | +324,725 |
| Netherlands | 851,574 | 489,933 | -361,641 |
| Sweden | 145,620 | 129,372 | -16,248 |
| Egypt | 122,900 | 110,449 | -12,451 |
| Austria | 42,988 | 115,190 | +72,202 |
| Norway | 43,452 | 53,602 | +10,150 |
| China | 0 | 17,424 | +17,424 |
| Turkey | 4,437 | 11,733 | +7,296 |
| Israel | 15,987 | 0 | -15,987 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 8,190,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,542,254 |
| Other | 716,568 |
| 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) | 4,059,932 | 4,130,620 | +70,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,978,819 | 1,563,435 | -415,384 |
| Other | 243,295 | 473,273 | +229,978 |
| 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 | 3,253,876 |
| Felixstowe | 1,697,642 |
| London | 973,803 |
| 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 | 1,966,908 | 1,486,032 | -480,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,551,030 | 1,702,846 | +151,816 |
| Felixstowe | 964,007 | 733,635 | -230,372 |
| London | 484,037 | 489,766 | +5,729 |
| Sharpness Docks | 0 | 726,007 | +726,007 |
| 000 | 243,295 | 473,273 | +229,978 |
| Ayr Harbour | 160,823 | 146,638 | -14,185 |
| Great Yarmouth | 265,000 | 0 | -265,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 131,051 | 132,772 | +1,721 |
| Harwich | 165,511 | 77,939 | -87,572 |
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
|
9 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 34 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 30 |
| DUTCHPRO UK LTD | 28 |
| ANHYDRITEC LIMITED | 25 |
| DC FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 22 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 19 |
| OMEX AGRIFLUIDS LIMITED | 17 |
| SYNCHEMICALS LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | 1,078,011 |
| Ireland | 86,365 |
| Netherlands | 54,323 |
| Belgium | 23,511 |
| Singapore | 4,430 |
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 | 492,407 | 585,604 | +93,197 |
| Ireland | 65,351 | 21,014 | -44,337 |
| Netherlands | 5,087 | 49,236 | +44,149 |
| Belgium | 0 | 23,511 | +23,511 |
| Singapore | 0 | 4,430 | +4,430 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,960 | +3,960 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 3,534 | +3,534 |
| Spain | 2,898 | 0 | -2,898 |
| Greece | 2,358 | 0 | -2,358 |
| 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 | 56,676 |
| Egypt | 1,404 |
| Belgium | 893 |
| Ireland | 630 |
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 | 52,802 | 3,874 | -48,928 |
| Egypt | 1,404 | 0 | -1,404 |
| Belgium | 893 | 0 | -893 |
| Ireland | 380 | 250 | -130 |
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) | 1,172,220 |
| Other | 59,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,524 |
| 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) | 496,145 | 676,075 | +179,930 |
| Other | 55,702 | 4,160 | -51,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,030 | 7,494 | -6,536 |
| 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 | 540,942 |
| Portsmouth | 195,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,428 |
| Poole | 123,986 |
| 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 | 293,215 | 247,727 | -45,488 |
| Portsmouth | 65,624 | 129,600 | +63,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,774 | 77,654 | -2,120 |
| Poole | 0 | 123,986 | +123,986 |
| Newhaven | 29,103 | 75,574 | +46,471 |
| 000 | 55,702 | 4,160 | -51,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,778 | 8,740 | -38 |
| Dover | 13,982 | 0 | -13,982 |
| Holyhead | 871 | 8,114 | +7,243 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 8,640 | +8,640 |
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