Import/export HS code 720241: High-carbon ferro-chromium
Ferro-chromium with over 4% carbon. Used in stainless steel production
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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 | 46,058,437 |
| Kazakhstan | 14,788,625 |
| France | 7,409,294 |
| South Africa | 6,813,673 |
| Turkey | 5,492,259 |
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 | 38,898,795 | 7,159,642 | -31,739,153 |
| Kazakhstan | 5,370,202 | 9,418,423 | +4,048,221 |
| France | 2,603,613 | 4,805,681 | +2,202,068 |
| South Africa | 109,388 | 6,704,285 | +6,594,897 |
| Turkey | 116,690 | 5,375,569 | +5,258,879 |
| Finland | 0 | 5,024,016 | +5,024,016 |
| Sweden | 3,655,433 | 886,716 | -2,768,717 |
| Germany | 3,447,340 | 31,652 | -3,415,688 |
| Albania | 1,248,232 | 666,931 | -581,301 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 833,872 | +833,872 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 47,828,981 |
| Kazakhstan | 15,326,604 |
| Finland | 13,152,450 |
| Turkey | 5,733,583 |
| Sweden | 4,475,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 33,973,453 | 13,855,528 | -20,117,925 |
| Kazakhstan | 5,389,151 | 9,937,453 | +4,548,302 |
| Finland | 6,273,270 | 6,879,180 | +605,910 |
| Turkey | 116,690 | 5,616,893 | +5,500,203 |
| Sweden | 3,636,484 | 838,698 | -2,797,786 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | 3,188,478 | +3,188,478 |
| France | 2,435,634 | 0 | -2,435,634 |
| Albania | 1,276,298 | 793,696 | -482,602 |
| New Caledonia | 1,594,408 | 0 | -1,594,408 |
| India | 905,177 | 340,911 | -564,266 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 94,932,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,059,775 |
| Other | 386,540 |
| Air transport | 40,646 |
| Road transport | 2,359 |
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) | 54,665,618 | 40,267,349 | -14,398,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,190,223 | 1,869,552 | +679,329 |
| Other | 0 | 386,540 | +386,540 |
| Air transport | 18,393 | 22,253 | +3,860 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,359 | +2,359 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grimsby | 68,163,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,462,838 |
| Hull | 9,102,418 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,622,283 |
| TRT | 2,327,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 41,759,832 | 26,403,938 | -15,355,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,679,478 | 2,783,360 | -6,896,118 |
| Hull | 758,337 | 8,344,081 | +7,585,744 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 2,622,283 | +2,622,283 |
| TRT | 2,327,595 | 0 | -2,327,595 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 860,009 | +860,009 |
| Dover | 603,463 | 251,000 | -352,463 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,623 | 407,075 | +92,452 |
| 000 | 0 | 386,540 | +386,540 |
| Killingholme | 204,721 | 83,418 | -121,303 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 52 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 33 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 25 |
| MTALX LIMITED | 21 |
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 21 |
| ASMET (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 14 |
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 14 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 6 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 1,921,866 |
| Canada | 1,319,206 |
| Poland | 833,920 |
| United States | 429,049 |
| Germany | 285,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1,063,317 | 858,549 | -204,768 |
| Canada | 582,256 | 736,950 | +154,694 |
| Poland | 434,170 | 399,750 | -34,420 |
| United States | 429,049 | 0 | -429,049 |
| Germany | 86,323 | 199,655 | +113,332 |
| France | 202,889 | 0 | -202,889 |
| Peru | 169,476 | 0 | -169,476 |
| Jordan | 91,382 | 74,868 | -16,514 |
| Brazil | 101,446 | 0 | -101,446 |
| Argentina | 76,904 | 16,842 | -60,062 |
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) | 3,627,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,633,762 |
| Air transport | 640,201 |
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) | 2,171,870 | 1,455,217 | -716,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 994,385 | 639,377 | -355,008 |
| Air transport | 229,432 | 410,769 | +181,337 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,204,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,141,088 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,053,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 427,432 |
| Southampton | 314,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,093,138 | 1,111,704 | +18,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 905,337 | 235,751 | -669,586 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 614,578 | 438,877 | -175,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 168,816 | 258,616 | +89,800 |
| Southampton | 223,085 | 90,920 | -132,165 |
| Felixstowe | 169,476 | 16,842 | -152,634 |
| Dover | 47,595 | 125,070 | +77,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,616 | 101,182 | +40,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,323 | 71,272 | -15,051 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 50,971 | +50,971 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-chromium with over 4% carbon. Used in stainless steel production