Import/export HS code 720211: High-carbon ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with more than 2% carbon. Used in steelmaking for added strength
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,154,918 |
| Norway | 4,885,958 |
| India | 1,909,714 |
| South Africa | 687,648 |
| Netherlands | 525,847 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,702,033 | 452,885 | -4,249,148 |
| Norway | 2,395,853 | 2,490,105 | +94,252 |
| India | 1,263,389 | 646,325 | -617,064 |
| South Africa | 148,967 | 538,681 | +389,714 |
| Netherlands | 331,351 | 194,496 | -136,855 |
| Italy | 82,841 | 67,940 | -14,901 |
| France | 1,213 | 132,834 | +131,621 |
| Germany | 2,811 | 7,348 | +4,537 |
| United States | 3,734 | 0 | -3,734 |
| China | 1,440 | 2,149 | +709 |
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 | 5,935,372 |
| France | 3,372,602 |
| India | 1,989,334 |
| Spain | 844,760 |
| South Africa | 687,648 |
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 | 3,445,267 | 2,490,105 | -955,162 |
| France | 3,017,872 | 354,730 | -2,663,142 |
| India | 1,318,136 | 671,198 | -646,938 |
| Spain | 634,747 | 210,013 | -424,734 |
| South Africa | 148,967 | 538,681 | +389,714 |
| Australia | 277,166 | 0 | -277,166 |
| Malaysia | 1,213 | 194,496 | +193,283 |
| Italy | 82,841 | 67,940 | -14,901 |
| United States | 3,734 | 0 | -3,734 |
| China | 1,440 | 2,149 | +709 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 7,726,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,733,648 |
| Air transport | 5,983 |
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) | 4,104,326 | 3,622,438 | -481,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,823,323 | 910,325 | -3,912,998 |
| Air transport | 5,983 | 0 | -5,983 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 4,787,356 |
| Dover | 3,520,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,714,491 |
| Felixstowe | 1,567,430 |
| Eurotunnel | 808,285 |
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 | 2,395,853 | 2,391,503 | -4,350 |
| Dover | 2,910,609 | 609,879 | -2,300,730 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,000,125 | 714,366 | -285,759 |
| Felixstowe | 1,242,766 | 324,664 | -918,102 |
| Eurotunnel | 515,187 | 293,098 | -222,089 |
| Portsmouth | 518,791 | 0 | -518,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,623 | 175,224 | +154,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,582 | 0 | -141,582 |
| Poole | 115,956 | 0 | -115,956 |
| Thamesport | 22,557 | 22,804 | +247 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 256,665 |
| Greece | 136,608 |
| Pakistan | 80,082 |
| Netherlands | 74,076 |
| Argentina | 25,565 |
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 | 197,431 | 59,234 | -138,197 |
| Greece | 69,512 | 67,096 | -2,416 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 80,082 | +80,082 |
| Netherlands | 43,251 | 30,825 | -12,426 |
| Argentina | 25,565 | 0 | -25,565 |
| Canada | 9,029 | 15,567 | +6,538 |
| Egypt | 0 | 14,694 | +14,694 |
| Germany | 0 | 13,915 | +13,915 |
| Israel | 0 | 9,827 | +9,827 |
| Turkey | 5,536 | 2,300 | -3,236 |
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) | 329,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 293,112 |
| Air transport | 29,317 |
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) | 217,387 | 111,868 | -105,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,735 | 164,377 | +35,642 |
| Air transport | 6,053 | 23,264 | +17,211 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,255 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,674 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,684 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,251 |
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 | 217,387 | 111,868 | -105,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,969 | 80,082 | +39,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,599 | 23,075 | -39,524 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,167 | 42,517 | +17,350 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,987 | 23,264 | +18,277 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,694 | +14,694 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,009 | +4,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,066 | 0 | -1,066 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with more than 2% carbon. Used in steelmaking for added strength