Import/export HS code 720249: Various ferro-chromium
Ferro-chromium with carbon content below 4%
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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 | 4,217,167 |
| Germany | 3,834,827 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,350,923 |
| Malta | 1,982,671 |
| Brazil | 1,695,253 |
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 | 3,047,139 | 1,170,028 | -1,877,111 |
| Germany | 1,952,444 | 1,882,383 | -70,061 |
| Kazakhstan | 669,776 | 1,681,147 | +1,011,371 |
| Malta | 1,112,002 | 870,669 | -241,333 |
| Brazil | 958,081 | 737,172 | -220,909 |
| Estonia | 1,180,758 | 0 | -1,180,758 |
| Turkey | 944,800 | 188,999 | -755,801 |
| Latvia | 951,056 | 0 | -951,056 |
| Belgium | 615,700 | 0 | -615,700 |
| France | 235,308 | 323,897 | +88,589 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,846,775 |
| Kazakhstan | 3,293,318 |
| Turkey | 2,286,241 |
| Brazil | 2,039,954 |
| China | 1,400,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,333,429 | 3,513,346 | -820,083 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,414,018 | 1,879,300 | +465,282 |
| Turkey | 2,097,242 | 188,999 | -1,908,243 |
| Brazil | 1,203,470 | 836,484 | -366,986 |
| China | 1,136,282 | 264,418 | -871,864 |
| India | 1,172,116 | 62,994 | -1,109,122 |
| South Africa | 308,753 | 533,306 | +224,553 |
| Netherlands | 436,930 | 206,373 | -230,557 |
| Latvia | 593,323 | 0 | -593,323 |
| United States | 115,890 | 0 | -115,890 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,675,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,309,185 |
| Other | 650,968 |
| Air transport | 1,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,166,638 | 4,508,741 | -3,657,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,859,319 | 2,449,866 | -2,409,453 |
| Other | 52,644 | 598,324 | +545,680 |
| Air transport | 1,940 | 0 | -1,940 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,156,138 |
| Dover | 3,647,415 |
| Felixstowe | 1,871,194 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,017,779 |
| 499 | 651,092 |
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 | 7,950,078 | 3,206,060 | -4,744,018 |
| Dover | 1,885,566 | 1,761,849 | -123,717 |
| Felixstowe | 1,332,685 | 538,509 | -794,176 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,017,779 | 0 | -1,017,779 |
| 499 | 0 | 651,092 | +651,092 |
| 000 | 52,644 | 598,324 | +545,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 245,639 | 334,562 | +88,923 |
| Killingholme | 282,499 | 100,791 | -181,708 |
| Hull | 47,492 | 274,176 | +226,684 |
| Harwich | 241,906 | 1,897 | -240,009 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 42 |
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 37 |
| SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED | 27 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 17 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 16 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 13 |
| SPECIAL MELTED PRODUCTS LIMITED | 12 |
| PARALLOY LIMITED | 9 |
| ASMET (UK) LIMITED | 8 |
| HARALD PIHL LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 239,962 |
| Netherlands | 222,509 |
| Taiwan | 192,982 |
| Germany | 179,046 |
| Austria | 52,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 205,101 | 34,861 | -170,240 |
| Netherlands | 86,224 | 136,285 | +50,061 |
| Taiwan | 182,000 | 10,982 | -171,018 |
| Germany | 179,046 | 0 | -179,046 |
| Austria | 11,203 | 40,995 | +29,792 |
| France | 41,002 | 5,537 | -35,465 |
| Egypt | 0 | 44,195 | +44,195 |
| United States | 20,726 | 20,850 | +124 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 39,316 | +39,316 |
| Ireland | 21,526 | 16,886 | -4,640 |
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) | 483,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 357,506 |
| Air transport | 280,052 |
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) | 280,979 | 202,865 | -78,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,466 | 97,040 | -163,426 |
| Air transport | 225,020 | 55,032 | -169,988 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 274,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 178,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 182,000 | 92,928 | -89,072 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,902 | 35,796 | -179,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,224 | 91,927 | +5,703 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,363 | 41,002 | -57,361 |
| East Midlands Airport | 126,657 | 8,000 | -118,657 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,490 | +39,490 |
| Holyhead | 21,526 | 16,886 | -4,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,961 | 21,150 | +4,189 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,832 | 0 | -19,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720249
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-chromium with carbon content below 4%