Import/export HS code 7202: Ferro-alloys
Metal mixes used to make steel stronger or more durable. Includes various types like ferro-silicon and ferro-manganese
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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 | 148,565,383 |
| Norway | 33,289,663 |
| Brazil | 27,459,680 |
| Indonesia | 25,213,423 |
| China | 22,389,916 |
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 | 97,653,283 | 50,912,100 | -46,741,183 |
| Norway | 13,981,921 | 19,307,742 | +5,325,821 |
| Brazil | 13,808,604 | 13,651,076 | -157,528 |
| Indonesia | 25,213,423 | 0 | -25,213,423 |
| China | 12,731,437 | 9,658,479 | -3,072,958 |
| Kazakhstan | 5,857,184 | 12,114,329 | +6,257,145 |
| Germany | 10,612,652 | 5,919,515 | -4,693,137 |
| France | 6,076,460 | 9,019,825 | +2,943,365 |
| Spain | 9,632,211 | 1,802,814 | -7,829,397 |
| Georgia | 4,220,390 | 4,598,888 | +378,498 |
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 | 52,387,436 |
| South Africa | 51,595,099 |
| Brazil | 50,059,181 |
| Indonesia | 42,082,389 |
| China | 29,836,615 |
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 | 24,844,230 | 27,543,206 | +2,698,976 |
| South Africa | 34,262,975 | 17,332,124 | -16,930,851 |
| Brazil | 30,302,906 | 19,756,275 | -10,546,631 |
| Indonesia | 30,639,105 | 11,443,284 | -19,195,821 |
| China | 16,361,136 | 13,475,479 | -2,885,657 |
| Kazakhstan | 7,820,763 | 15,756,916 | +7,936,153 |
| India | 11,072,477 | 7,400,132 | -3,672,345 |
| Germany | 8,510,778 | 5,585,279 | -2,925,499 |
| Colombia | 8,073,139 | 5,011,827 | -3,061,312 |
| Finland | 6,273,270 | 6,726,766 | +453,496 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 304,419,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,444,660 |
| Other | 6,660,011 |
| Air transport | 3,960,290 |
| Road transport | 391,384 |
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) | 177,353,366 | 127,065,732 | -50,287,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,056,714 | 35,387,946 | -22,668,768 |
| Other | 2,258,079 | 4,401,932 | +2,143,853 |
| Air transport | 896,103 | 3,064,187 | +2,168,084 |
| Road transport | 1,251 | 390,133 | +388,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 120,130,951 |
| Grimsby | 91,969,413 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,893,259 |
| TRT | 36,079,209 |
| Dover | 20,330,519 |
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 | 76,856,976 | 43,273,975 | -33,583,001 |
| Grimsby | 46,523,142 | 45,446,271 | -1,076,871 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,684,982 | 7,208,277 | -33,476,705 |
| TRT | 17,823,844 | 18,255,365 | +431,521 |
| Dover | 11,378,579 | 8,951,940 | -2,426,639 |
| Felixstowe | 13,271,154 | 6,157,733 | -7,113,421 |
| Hull | 2,892,869 | 10,362,081 | +7,469,212 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,716,887 | 4,691,278 | -1,025,609 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,837,687 | 3,758,778 | -2,078,909 |
| 000 | 2,258,079 | 4,401,932 | +2,143,853 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 97 |
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 93 |
| ASMET (UK) LIMITED | 91 |
| HI-REL LIDS LIMITED | 58 |
| 7 STEEL MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| MTALX LIMITED | 57 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 38 |
| AMG CHROME LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 181,027,649 |
| Mexico | 87,701,577 |
| Spain | 74,052,970 |
| Sweden | 62,807,713 |
| Germany | 56,882,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 96,226,512 | 84,801,137 | -11,425,375 |
| Mexico | 59,068,571 | 28,633,006 | -30,435,565 |
| Spain | 38,641,055 | 35,411,915 | -3,229,140 |
| Sweden | 31,311,494 | 31,496,219 | +184,725 |
| Germany | 36,581,860 | 20,301,095 | -16,280,765 |
| United States | 14,395,206 | 8,559,850 | -5,835,356 |
| Italy | 14,199,700 | 4,285,970 | -9,913,730 |
| Japan | 10,344,862 | 7,798,813 | -2,546,049 |
| France | 6,755,803 | 8,026,762 | +1,270,959 |
| Argentina | 192,607 | 11,957,080 | +11,764,473 |
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) | 366,769,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 224,066,779 |
| Air transport | 2,017,970 |
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) | 179,333,948 | 187,435,418 | +8,101,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,118,427 | 72,948,352 | -78,170,075 |
| Air transport | 888,531 | 1,129,439 | +240,908 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 244,168,045 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,148,755 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,747,274 |
| London | 40,011,415 |
| Southampton | 26,848,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 138,505,998 | 105,662,047 | -32,843,951 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,078,980 | 27,069,775 | -38,009,205 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,719,074 | 30,028,200 | -6,690,874 |
| London | 19,488,854 | 20,522,561 | +1,033,707 |
| Southampton | 7,793,090 | 19,055,568 | +11,262,478 |
| Poole | 16,988,160 | 8,575,184 | -8,412,976 |
| Hull | 13,913,510 | 11,507,789 | -2,405,721 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,687,416 | 14,726,138 | +5,038,722 |
| Portsmouth | 7,732,076 | 6,919,371 | -812,705 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,743,821 | 7,802,380 | +1,058,559 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 720211 – High-carbon ferro-alloys
- 720219 – Various ferro-alloys
- 720221 – High-silicon ferro-alloys
- 720229 – Various silicon ferro-alloys
- 720230 – Ferro-silico-manganese
- 720241 – High-carbon ferro-chromium
- 720249 – Various ferro-chromium
- 720250 – Ferro-silico-chromium
- 720260 – Ferro-nickel
- 720270 – Ferro-molybdenum
- 720280 – Ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten
- 720291 – Ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium
- 720292 – Ferro-vanadium
- 720293 – Ferro-niobium
- 720299 – Various ferro-alloys
Quick facts
HS code: 7202
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal mixes used to make steel stronger or more durable. Includes various types like ferro-silicon and ferro-manganese