Import/export HS code 720230: Ferro-silico-manganese
A mix of manganese, silicon, and iron. Used to improve steel quality
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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 | 24,433,573 |
| Georgia | 9,157,073 |
| Spain | 5,439,208 |
| Netherlands | 5,083,590 |
| India | 2,607,767 |
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 | 10,020,118 | 14,413,455 | +4,393,337 |
| Georgia | 4,220,390 | 4,936,683 | +716,293 |
| Spain | 4,291,035 | 1,148,173 | -3,142,862 |
| Netherlands | 3,504,235 | 1,579,355 | -1,924,880 |
| India | 1,047,374 | 1,560,393 | +513,019 |
| France | 1,648,781 | 0 | -1,648,781 |
| Ukraine | 823,620 | 0 | -823,620 |
| Poland | 0 | 166,902 | +166,902 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 133,305 | +133,305 |
| Brazil | 0 | 102,910 | +102,910 |
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 | 28,238,073 |
| Georgia | 9,157,073 |
| India | 7,455,005 |
| France | 2,470,764 |
| Ukraine | 990,522 |
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 | 14,225,871 | 14,012,202 | -213,669 |
| Georgia | 4,220,390 | 4,936,683 | +716,293 |
| India | 4,414,719 | 3,040,286 | -1,374,433 |
| France | 1,120,707 | 1,350,057 | +229,350 |
| Ukraine | 823,620 | 166,902 | -656,718 |
| South Africa | 354,546 | 0 | -354,546 |
| Spain | 0 | 295,438 | +295,438 |
| China | 287,964 | 0 | -287,964 |
| Zambia | 98,403 | 122,327 | +23,924 |
| Brazil | 0 | 102,910 | +102,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 41,534,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,130,221 |
| Air transport | 1,044 |
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) | 20,019,977 | 21,515,005 | +1,495,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,556,200 | 2,574,021 | -2,982,179 |
| Air transport | 1,044 | 0 | -1,044 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 25,207,676 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 10,067,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,640,440 |
| Dover | 3,400,577 |
| Felixstowe | 1,227,414 |
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 | 11,461,663 | 13,746,013 | +2,284,350 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,130,535 | 4,936,683 | -193,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,038,196 | 2,602,244 | -1,435,952 |
| Dover | 1,478,031 | 1,922,546 | +444,515 |
| Felixstowe | 1,047,374 | 180,040 | -867,334 |
| Grimsby | 992,980 | 0 | -992,980 |
| Hull | 583,224 | 266,582 | -316,642 |
| Eurotunnel | 467,130 | 236,760 | -230,370 |
| Killingholme | 251,419 | 80,088 | -171,331 |
| London | 67,479 | 118,070 | +50,591 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 43,095 |
| Israel | 9,827 |
| Germany | 4,210 |
| Italy | 3,340 |
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 | 27,404 | 15,691 | -11,713 |
| Israel | 9,827 | 0 | -9,827 |
| Germany | 4,210 | 0 | -4,210 |
| Italy | 3,340 | 0 | -3,340 |
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) | 37,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,691 |
| Air transport | 7,550 |
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) | 37,231 | 0 | -37,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 15,691 | +15,691 |
| Air transport | 7,550 | 0 | -7,550 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,404 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,827 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,550 |
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 | 27,404 | 0 | -27,404 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,691 | +15,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,827 | 0 | -9,827 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,550 | 0 | -7,550 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A mix of manganese, silicon, and iron. Used to improve steel quality