Import/export HS code 72024910: Ultra-low carbon ferro-chromium
Ferro-chromium with less than 0.05% carbon. Used in high-quality stainless steel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,820,316 |
| Malta | 1,982,671 |
| Netherlands | 924,594 |
| France | 425,227 |
| Turkey | 389,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,627,970 | 1,192,346 | -435,624 |
| Malta | 1,112,002 | 870,669 | -241,333 |
| Netherlands | 802,364 | 122,230 | -680,134 |
| France | 144,044 | 281,183 | +137,139 |
| Turkey | 200,892 | 188,999 | -11,893 |
| Sweden | 260,722 | 0 | -260,722 |
| Estonia | 162,128 | 0 | -162,128 |
| Belgium | 107,876 | 0 | -107,876 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 98,444 | +98,444 |
| China | 16,481 | 11,329 | -5,152 |
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 | 5,629,631 |
| Turkey | 750,655 |
| China | 196,707 |
| Kazakhstan | 140,256 |
| India | 139,403 |
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 | 3,076,280 | 2,553,351 | -522,929 |
| Turkey | 561,656 | 188,999 | -372,657 |
| China | 175,754 | 20,953 | -154,801 |
| Kazakhstan | 138,359 | 1,897 | -136,462 |
| India | 139,403 | 0 | -139,403 |
| South Africa | 121,666 | 0 | -121,666 |
| United States | 115,890 | 0 | -115,890 |
| Netherlands | 60,693 | 0 | -60,693 |
| France | 46,389 | 0 | -46,389 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,644,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 557,101 |
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) | 4,081,214 | 2,562,975 | -1,518,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 354,876 | 202,225 | -152,651 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,515,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,470,024 |
| Felixstowe | 515,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 304,551 |
| Harwich | 243,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,768,190 | 1,747,533 | -20,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,982,072 | 487,952 | -1,494,120 |
| Felixstowe | 219,338 | 295,736 | +76,398 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,655 | 206,896 | +109,241 |
| Harwich | 241,906 | 1,897 | -240,009 |
| Killingholme | 122,739 | 0 | -122,739 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 22,150 | +22,150 |
| Thamesport | 4,190 | 0 | -4,190 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 3,036 | +3,036 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 229,032 |
| Taiwan | 192,982 |
| Netherlands | 166,796 |
| Egypt | 44,195 |
| Pakistan | 39,316 |
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 | 195,731 | 33,301 | -162,430 |
| Taiwan | 182,000 | 10,982 | -171,018 |
| Netherlands | 86,224 | 80,572 | -5,652 |
| Egypt | 0 | 44,195 | +44,195 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 39,316 | +39,316 |
| Ireland | 21,526 | 16,886 | -4,640 |
| United States | 19,832 | 16,445 | -3,387 |
| France | 21,334 | 1,000 | -20,334 |
| India | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
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) | 455,528 |
| Air transport | 235,062 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,784 |
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) | 264,018 | 191,510 | -72,508 |
| Air transport | 195,731 | 39,331 | -156,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,898 | 16,886 | -50,012 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 232,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 166,796 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,770 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,262 |
| Southampton | 39,490 |
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 | 50,298 | -131,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,224 | 80,572 | -5,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,469 | 33,301 | -64,168 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,262 | 0 | -98,262 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,490 | +39,490 |
| Holyhead | 21,526 | 16,886 | -4,640 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,334 | 0 | -21,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 21,150 | +21,150 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,832 | 0 | -19,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72024910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-chromium with less than 0.05% carbon. Used in high-quality stainless steel