Import/export HS code 310520: NPK fertilizers
Fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, essential for plant growth
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 184,912,282 |
| Netherlands | 16,990,782 |
| France | 9,716,682 |
| Ireland | 7,412,383 |
| Germany | 5,532,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 83,548,233 | 101,364,049 | +17,815,816 |
| Netherlands | 8,676,956 | 8,313,826 | -363,130 |
| France | 4,292,411 | 5,424,271 | +1,131,860 |
| Ireland | 4,141,237 | 3,271,146 | -870,091 |
| Germany | 2,962,349 | 2,570,173 | -392,176 |
| Poland | 1,212,551 | 2,564,867 | +1,352,316 |
| Morocco | 1,791,010 | 1,568,279 | -222,731 |
| Portugal | 1,966,278 | 0 | -1,966,278 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,939,245 | +1,939,245 |
| Finland | 1,852,035 | 0 | -1,852,035 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 183,385,275 |
| Netherlands | 16,735,630 |
| France | 9,288,421 |
| Germany | 4,336,567 |
| Poland | 3,756,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 82,005,739 | 101,379,536 | +19,373,797 |
| Netherlands | 9,037,967 | 7,697,663 | -1,340,304 |
| France | 3,991,122 | 5,297,299 | +1,306,177 |
| Germany | 2,559,009 | 1,777,558 | -781,451 |
| Poland | 1,314,284 | 2,442,207 | +1,127,923 |
| Morocco | 1,791,010 | 1,568,279 | -222,731 |
| United States | 1,231,484 | 747,215 | -484,269 |
| Portugal | 1,966,278 | 0 | -1,966,278 |
| Greece | 9,696 | 1,939,245 | +1,929,549 |
| Finland | 1,852,035 | 0 | -1,852,035 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Kent | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -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) | 206,582,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,603,960 |
| Other | 8,479,962 |
| Air transport | 634,340 |
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) | 93,860,494 | 112,721,737 | +18,861,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,948,483 | 14,655,477 | -293,006 |
| Other | 4,691,870 | 3,788,092 | -903,778 |
| Air transport | 300,466 | 333,874 | +33,408 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 59,214,193 |
| Belfast Port | 49,245,765 |
| Dundee | 47,621,613 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 22,566,451 |
| Swansea | 13,724,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,375,284 | 33,838,909 | +8,463,625 |
| Belfast Port | 24,414,659 | 24,831,106 | +416,447 |
| Dundee | 23,011,682 | 24,609,931 | +1,598,249 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 8,584,682 | 13,981,769 | +5,397,087 |
| Swansea | 4,698,303 | 9,026,241 | +4,327,938 |
| Ayr Harbour | 5,957,503 | 7,353,151 | +1,395,648 |
| 000 | 4,691,870 | 3,788,092 | -903,778 |
| Felixstowe | 3,270,006 | 2,436,078 | -833,928 |
| Dover | 3,003,381 | 1,058,415 | -1,944,966 |
| Montrose | 927,747 | 1,685,027 | +757,280 |
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 | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 103 |
| HIGHLIGHT HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 55 |
| ORIGIN UK OPERATIONS LIMITED | 54 |
| GROWTH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 52 |
| GROW UNITED LIMITED | 51 |
| EVERGREEN GARDEN CARE UK LTD | 51 |
| TURFCARE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 51 |
| EDEN HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 50 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 50 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 43,753,123 |
| Netherlands | 11,383,338 |
| Iceland | 7,735,742 |
| China | 4,797,970 |
| India | 4,583,229 |
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 | 19,775,939 | 23,977,184 | +4,201,245 |
| Netherlands | 5,272,878 | 6,110,460 | +837,582 |
| Iceland | 3,807,683 | 3,928,059 | +120,376 |
| China | 2,955,999 | 1,841,971 | -1,114,028 |
| India | 2,568,356 | 2,014,873 | -553,483 |
| Germany | 2,196,352 | 2,053,883 | -142,469 |
| Brazil | 879,103 | 794,404 | -84,699 |
| Austria | 997,978 | 630,307 | -367,671 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,188,104 | 419,984 | -768,120 |
| Poland | 785,731 | 664,744 | -120,987 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 17,251,057 |
| XI | 15,937,066 |
| Ireland | 2,384,132 |
| Finland | 453,244 |
| Netherlands | 24,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 7,554,840 | 9,696,217 | +2,141,377 |
| XI | 7,500,044 | 8,437,022 | +936,978 |
| Ireland | 887,273 | 1,496,859 | +609,586 |
| Finland | 167,124 | 286,120 | +118,996 |
| Netherlands | 15,828 | 8,460 | -7,368 |
| Germany | 291 | 0 | -291 |
| France | 82 | 0 | -82 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 36,061,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,030,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,721,526 |
| Air transport | 148,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 16,129,280 | 19,932,123 | +3,802,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,613,135 | 15,417,485 | -5,195,650 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,798,416 | 18,923,110 | +2,124,694 |
| Air transport | 136,627 | 11,595 | -125,032 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 36,061,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,817,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,014,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,958,418 |
| Felixstowe | 7,982,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 16,129,280 | 19,932,123 | +3,802,843 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,162,912 | 8,654,540 | +1,491,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,836,005 | 5,178,445 | -1,657,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,778,048 | 6,180,370 | +1,402,322 |
| Felixstowe | 4,961,328 | 3,021,008 | -1,940,320 |
| Montrose | 2,594,508 | 2,815,122 | +220,614 |
| Southampton | 3,007,936 | 1,885,375 | -1,122,561 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,456,814 | 1,536,668 | +79,854 |
| Heysham | 1,314,997 | 1,541,490 | +226,493 |
| Holyhead | 1,286,661 | 1,046,659 | -240,002 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 310520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, essential for plant growth