Import/export HS code 720229: Various silicon ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with silicon content not exceeding 55%
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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 | 5,444,348 |
| South Africa | 637,051 |
| India | 621,087 |
| Norway | 516,408 |
| Brazil | 460,573 |
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 | 1,843,470 | 3,600,878 | +1,757,408 |
| South Africa | 51,506 | 585,545 | +534,039 |
| India | 41,133 | 579,954 | +538,821 |
| Norway | 61,019 | 455,389 | +394,370 |
| Brazil | 97,486 | 363,087 | +265,601 |
| Germany | 138,879 | 179,986 | +41,107 |
| Slovakia | 1,024 | 118,220 | +117,196 |
| Thailand | 24,783 | 28,317 | +3,534 |
| China | 50,496 | 0 | -50,496 |
| Argentina | 48,383 | 0 | -48,383 |
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 | 5,925,001 |
| South Africa | 638,094 |
| India | 621,087 |
| Brazil | 460,573 |
| Slovakia | 293,675 |
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 | 1,869,777 | 4,055,224 | +2,185,447 |
| South Africa | 51,506 | 586,588 | +535,082 |
| India | 41,133 | 579,954 | +538,821 |
| Brazil | 97,486 | 363,087 | +265,601 |
| Slovakia | 113,946 | 179,729 | +65,783 |
| Germany | 11,589 | 118,477 | +106,888 |
| China | 95,968 | 23,886 | -72,082 |
| Thailand | 24,783 | 28,317 | +3,534 |
| Canada | 49,080 | 0 | -49,080 |
| Argentina | 48,383 | 0 | -48,383 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 7,396,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 928,361 |
| Air transport | 16,342 |
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) | 2,157,257 | 5,239,378 | +3,082,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,487 | 685,874 | +443,387 |
| Air transport | 3,907 | 12,435 | +8,528 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,090,986 |
| Felixstowe | 989,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 840,885 |
| Dover | 391,109 |
| London | 11,370 |
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 | 1,951,322 | 4,139,664 | +2,188,342 |
| Felixstowe | 221,038 | 768,183 | +547,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,966 | 772,919 | +704,953 |
| Dover | 159,418 | 231,691 | +72,273 |
| London | 0 | 11,370 | +11,370 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 5,745 | +5,745 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 5,690 | +5,690 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,907 | 1,000 | -2,907 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,425 | +1,425 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 495,748 |
| Spain | 460,655 |
| Norway | 114,590 |
| Netherlands | 112,828 |
| Belgium | 19,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 225,000 | 270,748 | +45,748 |
| Spain | 126,436 | 334,219 | +207,783 |
| Norway | 114,590 | 0 | -114,590 |
| Netherlands | 61,620 | 51,208 | -10,412 |
| Belgium | 0 | 19,920 | +19,920 |
| Thailand | 0 | 5,669 | +5,669 |
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) | 996,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,263 |
| Air transport | 2,639 |
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) | 351,436 | 645,072 | +293,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,210 | 34,053 | -142,157 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,639 | +2,639 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 495,748 |
| Poole | 305,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 227,418 |
| Portsmouth | 155,445 |
| London | 19,920 |
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 | 225,000 | 270,748 | +45,748 |
| Poole | 126,436 | 178,774 | +52,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,210 | 51,208 | -125,002 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 155,445 | +155,445 |
| London | 0 | 19,920 | +19,920 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,030 | +3,030 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,639 | +2,639 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with silicon content not exceeding 55%