Import/export HS code 720292: Ferro-vanadium
A mix of vanadium and iron. Used to improve steel strength and durability
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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 | 3,652,862 |
| Poland | 635,763 |
| Germany | 87,469 |
| Czechia | 56,201 |
| Switzerland | 35,273 |
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 | 1,941,035 | 1,711,827 | -229,208 |
| Poland | 449,430 | 186,333 | -263,097 |
| Germany | 84,280 | 3,189 | -81,091 |
| Czechia | 0 | 56,201 | +56,201 |
| Switzerland | 35,273 | 0 | -35,273 |
| Sweden | 20,200 | 0 | -20,200 |
| Austria | 17,516 | 0 | -17,516 |
| China | 0 | 2,458 | +2,458 |
| India | 900 | 0 | -900 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,727,222 |
| Austria | 870,269 |
| Ukraine | 186,333 |
| Latvia | 160,535 |
| South Africa | 149,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,551,129 | 1,176,093 | -375,036 |
| Austria | 565,554 | 304,715 | -260,839 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 186,333 | +186,333 |
| Latvia | 0 | 160,535 | +160,535 |
| South Africa | 149,765 | 0 | -149,765 |
| Poland | 116,164 | 0 | -116,164 |
| India | 84,638 | 0 | -84,638 |
| South Korea | 0 | 72,942 | +72,942 |
| Czechia | 0 | 56,201 | +56,201 |
| Australia | 36,254 | 0 | -36,254 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 3,996,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 494,756 |
| Air transport | 17,516 |
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) | 2,092,668 | 1,903,702 | -188,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 438,450 | 56,306 | -382,144 |
| Air transport | 17,516 | 0 | -17,516 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,369,209 |
| Dover | 613,793 |
| Killingholme | 598,209 |
| Felixstowe | 484,022 |
| Harwich | 273,511 |
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 | 1,229,068 | 1,140,141 | -88,927 |
| Dover | 371,259 | 242,534 | -128,725 |
| Killingholme | 316,312 | 281,897 | -34,415 |
| Felixstowe | 406,601 | 77,421 | -329,180 |
| Harwich | 175,902 | 97,609 | -78,293 |
| Hull | 31,976 | 114,759 | +82,783 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 17,516 | 0 | -17,516 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,189 | +3,189 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,458 | +2,458 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 294,848 |
| Ireland | 25,354 |
| Singapore | 22,340 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,566 |
| Canada | 1,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 0 | 294,848 | +294,848 |
| Ireland | 18,815 | 6,539 | -12,276 |
| Singapore | 12,137 | 10,203 | -1,934 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,566 | 0 | -4,566 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,477 | +1,477 |
| Sweden | 1,326 | 0 | -1,326 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 296,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,906 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 0 | 296,325 | +296,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,703 | 10,203 | -6,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,141 | 6,539 | -13,602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 294,848 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,906 |
| Holyhead | 25,354 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 294,848 | +294,848 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,703 | 10,203 | -6,500 |
| Holyhead | 18,815 | 6,539 | -12,276 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,477 | +1,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,326 | 0 | -1,326 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720292
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A mix of vanadium and iron. Used to improve steel strength and durability