Import/export HS code 720110: Low-Phosphorus Pig Iron
Pig iron with very little phosphorus (0.5% or less), ideal for high-quality steel production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,488,545 |
| Poland | 4,295,486 |
| Belgium | 503,035 |
| United States | 286,776 |
| France | 227,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,312,852 | 4,175,693 | -1,137,159 |
| Poland | 1,019,155 | 3,276,331 | +2,257,176 |
| Belgium | 306,577 | 196,458 | -110,119 |
| United States | 286,776 | 0 | -286,776 |
| France | 155,409 | 71,941 | -83,468 |
| Germany | 37,816 | 46,546 | +8,730 |
| Ireland | 209 | 47,022 | +46,813 |
| Italy | 11,274 | 12,097 | +823 |
| Finland | 0 | 15,917 | +15,917 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 3,290 | +3,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,473,695 |
| South Africa | 4,071,512 |
| Ukraine | 3,186,326 |
| Canada | 1,245,887 |
| Austria | 1,109,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,252,644 | 2,221,051 | -31,593 |
| South Africa | 1,952,756 | 2,118,756 | +166,000 |
| Ukraine | 1,019,155 | 2,167,171 | +1,148,016 |
| Canada | 1,245,887 | 0 | -1,245,887 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,109,160 | +1,109,160 |
| Germany | 340,024 | 130,511 | -209,513 |
| United States | 286,776 | 0 | -286,776 |
| Netherlands | 9,299 | 20,205 | +10,906 |
| Italy | 11,274 | 12,097 | +823 |
| Finland | 0 | 15,917 | +15,917 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 13,694,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 920,503 |
| Air transport | 314,385 |
| Other | 47,346 |
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) | 6,259,394 | 7,435,597 | +1,176,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 573,329 | 347,174 | -226,155 |
| Air transport | 298,998 | 15,387 | -283,611 |
| Other | 209 | 47,137 | +46,928 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 9,962,825 |
| Grimsby | 3,530,665 |
| Eurotunnel | 733,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 286,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 4,661,901 | 5,300,924 | +639,023 |
| Grimsby | 1,411,909 | 2,118,756 | +706,847 |
| Eurotunnel | 452,847 | 280,695 | -172,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 286,776 | 0 | -286,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 246,784 | 31,001 | -215,783 |
| 000 | 209 | 47,137 | +46,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,410 | 0 | -22,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,976 | 15,387 | +9,411 |
| Harwich | 12,420 | 7,909 | -4,511 |
| Hull | 0 | 15,917 | +15,917 |
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 | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 26,957,385 |
| Spain | 4,545,299 |
| Netherlands | 878,577 |
| United States | 290,827 |
| Chile | 194,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 21,455,801 | 5,501,584 | -15,954,217 |
| Spain | 1,881,034 | 2,664,265 | +783,231 |
| Netherlands | 878,577 | 0 | -878,577 |
| United States | 203,627 | 87,200 | -116,427 |
| Chile | 194,746 | 0 | -194,746 |
| Egypt | 149,448 | 0 | -149,448 |
| India | 7,057 | 69,195 | +62,138 |
| Thailand | 70,126 | 0 | -70,126 |
| Greece | 43,464 | 0 | -43,464 |
| Singapore | 0 | 18,750 | +18,750 |
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) | 32,916,190 |
| Air transport | 393,757 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,467 |
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) | 24,671,331 | 8,244,859 | -16,426,472 |
| Air transport | 241,925 | 151,832 | -90,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,467 | 0 | -2,467 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 29,419,807 |
| Swansea | 1,867,233 |
| Newport | 1,060,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 363,627 |
| East Midlands Airport | 336,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 22,334,378 | 7,085,429 | -15,248,949 |
| Swansea | 1,867,233 | 0 | -1,867,233 |
| Newport | 0 | 1,060,420 | +1,060,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 356,130 | 7,497 | -348,633 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,773 | 113,597 | -109,176 |
| Felixstowe | 113,590 | 2,318 | -111,272 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 69,195 | +69,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,095 | 18,750 | +6,655 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,467 | 20,000 | +17,533 |
| ZLC | 0 | 17,126 | +17,126 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pig iron with very little phosphorus (0.5% or less), ideal for high-quality steel production