Import/export HS code 720219: Various ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with less than 2% carbon. Used for specific steelmaking needs
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,948,774 |
| Netherlands | 2,999,953 |
| India | 1,634,251 |
| France | 472,234 |
| China | 133,149 |
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 | 1,842,152 | 2,106,622 | +264,470 |
| Netherlands | 1,830,431 | 1,169,522 | -660,909 |
| India | 1,457,133 | 177,118 | -1,280,015 |
| France | 463,858 | 8,376 | -455,482 |
| China | 89,008 | 44,141 | -44,867 |
| South Africa | 0 | 54,450 | +54,450 |
| Poland | 32,177 | 0 | -32,177 |
| Belgium | 26,132 | 0 | -26,132 |
| Germany | 2,554 | 0 | -2,554 |
| Italy | 947 | 0 | -947 |
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 | 4,712,778 |
| India | 2,881,198 |
| France | 938,505 |
| Indonesia | 240,297 |
| Italy | 219,401 |
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 | 2,409,980 | 2,302,798 | -107,182 |
| India | 1,723,963 | 1,157,235 | -566,728 |
| France | 938,505 | 0 | -938,505 |
| Indonesia | 240,297 | 0 | -240,297 |
| Italy | 219,401 | 0 | -219,401 |
| China | 89,008 | 44,141 | -44,867 |
| South Africa | 65,993 | 54,450 | -11,543 |
| Gabon | 42,364 | 0 | -42,364 |
| Viet Nam | 12,327 | 0 | -12,327 |
| Germany | 2,554 | 0 | -2,554 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 7,677,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,626,144 |
| Air transport | 1,166 |
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) | 5,132,113 | 2,545,198 | -2,586,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 611,113 | 1,015,031 | +403,918 |
| Air transport | 1,166 | 0 | -1,166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 4,297,929 |
| Felixstowe | 1,527,999 |
| Dover | 1,049,071 |
| Grimsby | 937,339 |
| Hull | 383,324 |
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 | 2,039,078 | 2,258,851 | +219,773 |
| Felixstowe | 1,350,881 | 177,118 | -1,173,763 |
| Dover | 513,095 | 535,976 | +22,881 |
| Grimsby | 937,339 | 0 | -937,339 |
| Hull | 75,438 | 307,886 | +232,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 272,716 | 62,294 | -210,422 |
| Purfleet | 276,191 | 0 | -276,191 |
| Middlesbrough | 88,108 | 44,141 | -43,967 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,994 | 33,309 | -60,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,817 | 65,088 | +36,271 |
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 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 139,020 |
| Germany | 57,835 |
| South Korea | 26,055 |
| Switzerland | 20,865 |
| Egypt | 18,831 |
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 | 37,741 | 101,279 | +63,538 |
| Germany | 0 | 57,835 | +57,835 |
| South Korea | 26,055 | 0 | -26,055 |
| Switzerland | 20,865 | 0 | -20,865 |
| Egypt | 0 | 18,831 | +18,831 |
| Estonia | 0 | 18,495 | +18,495 |
| Thailand | 14,507 | 0 | -14,507 |
| France | 12,990 | 0 | -12,990 |
| India | 12,347 | 0 | -12,347 |
| Israel | 8,500 | 0 | -8,500 |
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) | 217,413 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,293 |
| Air transport | 36,428 |
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) | 53,598 | 163,815 | +110,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,967 | 37,326 | -16,641 |
| Air transport | 36,428 | 0 | -36,428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,498 |
| Felixstowe | 51,119 |
| Middlesbrough | 31,485 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,928 |
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 | 38,421 | 103,317 | +64,896 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 60,498 | +60,498 |
| Felixstowe | 32,288 | 18,831 | -13,457 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,990 | 18,495 | +5,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,928 | 0 | -27,928 |
| Hull | 22,372 | 0 | -22,372 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,500 | 0 | -8,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,494 | 0 | -1,494 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with less than 2% carbon. Used for specific steelmaking needs