Import/export HS code 72021180: Various high-carbon ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with over 2% carbon, not fitting other specific categories
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,808,780 |
| Norway | 4,576,033 |
| India | 1,855,410 |
| 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 | 4,364,246 | 444,534 | -3,919,712 |
| Norway | 1,569,771 | 3,006,262 | +1,436,491 |
| India | 1,294,927 | 560,483 | -734,444 |
| South Africa | 275,351 | 412,297 | +136,946 |
| Netherlands | 331,351 | 194,496 | -136,855 |
| Italy | 80,271 | 67,940 | -12,331 |
| France | 1,213 | 132,834 | +131,621 |
| Germany | 2,811 | 7,348 | +4,537 |
| United States | 3,734 | 0 | -3,734 |
| China | 2,665 | 924 | -1,741 |
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 | 5,625,447 |
| France | 3,004,394 |
| India | 1,935,030 |
| Spain | 866,830 |
| 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 | 2,619,185 | 3,006,262 | +387,077 |
| France | 2,680,085 | 324,309 | -2,355,776 |
| India | 1,349,674 | 585,356 | -764,318 |
| Spain | 634,747 | 232,083 | -402,664 |
| South Africa | 275,351 | 412,297 | +136,946 |
| Australia | 277,166 | 0 | -277,166 |
| Malaysia | 1,213 | 194,496 | +193,283 |
| Italy | 80,271 | 67,940 | -12,331 |
| United States | 3,734 | 0 | -3,734 |
| China | 2,665 | 924 | -1,741 |
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) | 7,362,535 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,384,940 |
| 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) | 3,437,391 | 3,925,144 | +487,753 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,482,966 | 901,974 | -3,580,992 |
| 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 | 4,477,431 |
| Dover | 3,193,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,714,491 |
| Felixstowe | 1,513,126 |
| Eurotunnel | 788,789 |
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 | 1,569,771 | 2,907,660 | +1,337,889 |
| Dover | 2,592,318 | 601,528 | -1,990,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,126,509 | 587,982 | -538,527 |
| Felixstowe | 1,188,462 | 324,664 | -863,798 |
| Eurotunnel | 495,691 | 293,098 | -202,593 |
| Portsmouth | 518,791 | 0 | -518,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,465 | 89,382 | -17,083 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 74,076 |
| Egypt | 14,694 |
| Israel | 9,827 |
| Argentina | 9,033 |
| Malaysia | 4,009 |
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 | 43,251 | 30,825 | -12,426 |
| Egypt | 0 | 14,694 | +14,694 |
| Israel | 9,827 | 0 | -9,827 |
| Argentina | 0 | 9,033 | +9,033 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 4,009 | +4,009 |
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) | 78,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,107 |
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) | 50,796 | 27,736 | -23,060 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,282 | 30,825 | +28,543 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 40,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,860 |
| Felixstowe | 14,694 |
| Southampton | 4,009 |
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 | 40,969 | 0 | -40,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,282 | 30,825 | +28,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,827 | 9,033 | -794 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,694 | +14,694 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,009 | +4,009 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72021180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with over 2% carbon, not fitting other specific categories