Import/export HS code 720299: Various ferro-alloys
Various ferro-alloys not listed in other categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 8,269,476 |
| Netherlands | 4,488,466 |
| China | 1,525,001 |
| Germany | 1,417,763 |
| United States | 581,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 3,475,180 | 4,794,296 | +1,319,116 |
| Netherlands | 2,708,308 | 1,780,158 | -928,150 |
| China | 1,069,521 | 455,480 | -614,041 |
| Germany | 206,805 | 1,210,958 | +1,004,153 |
| United States | 275,582 | 306,168 | +30,586 |
| Spain | 343,358 | 180,469 | -162,889 |
| Slovenia | 101,864 | 264,897 | +163,033 |
| Estonia | 164,585 | 181,255 | +16,670 |
| Poland | 141,310 | 191,128 | +49,818 |
| France | 101,799 | 83,131 | -18,668 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 8,269,476 |
| China | 3,964,815 |
| Netherlands | 1,933,420 |
| Brazil | 1,783,814 |
| Spain | 545,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 3,475,180 | 4,794,296 | +1,319,116 |
| China | 1,372,768 | 2,592,047 | +1,219,279 |
| Netherlands | 865,302 | 1,068,118 | +202,816 |
| Brazil | 1,666,675 | 117,139 | -1,549,536 |
| Spain | 380,537 | 164,669 | -215,868 |
| Germany | 233,931 | 193,782 | -40,149 |
| Poland | 141,310 | 191,128 | +49,818 |
| Estonia | 100,747 | 230,836 | +130,089 |
| United States | 260,049 | 0 | -260,049 |
| India | 29,034 | 94,254 | +65,220 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,069,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,184,627 |
| Air transport | 311,091 |
| Road transport | 1,251 |
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) | 6,894,125 | 8,175,694 | +1,281,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,694,864 | 1,489,763 | -205,101 |
| Air transport | 259,785 | 51,306 | -208,479 |
| Road transport | 1,251 | 0 | -1,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,455,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,006,371 |
| Dover | 3,315,141 |
| Harwich | 1,507,126 |
| Felixstowe | 1,223,057 |
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 | 2,017,057 | 2,438,177 | +421,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,806,909 | 2,199,462 | +392,553 |
| Dover | 1,714,838 | 1,600,303 | -114,535 |
| Harwich | 796,076 | 711,050 | -85,026 |
| Felixstowe | 538,892 | 684,165 | +145,273 |
| Hull | 373,056 | 817,450 | +444,394 |
| Killingholme | 331,627 | 695,714 | +364,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 477,382 | 245,234 | -232,148 |
| Southampton | 371,666 | 0 | -371,666 |
| Middlesbrough | 57,066 | 206,068 | +149,002 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 898,261 |
| United States | 660,620 |
| Greece | 437,046 |
| Finland | 302,311 |
| Romania | 227,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 515,375 | 382,886 | -132,489 |
| United States | 471,302 | 189,318 | -281,984 |
| Greece | 167,290 | 269,756 | +102,466 |
| Finland | 302,311 | 0 | -302,311 |
| Romania | 123,179 | 104,186 | -18,993 |
| Sweden | 45,644 | 163,383 | +117,739 |
| Taiwan | 122,183 | 55,187 | -66,996 |
| France | 88,098 | 44,483 | -43,615 |
| Norway | 98,084 | 20,700 | -77,384 |
| Netherlands | 21,851 | 45,547 | +23,696 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,145,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,329,620 |
| Air transport | 113,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,107,118 | 1,038,473 | -68,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 898,851 | 430,769 | -468,082 |
| Air transport | 74,805 | 38,947 | -35,858 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,237,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 999,049 |
| Liverpool Docks | 568,858 |
| Southampton | 296,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 776,378 | 460,778 | -315,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 466,245 | 532,804 | +66,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 289,749 | 279,109 | -10,640 |
| Southampton | 191,123 | 104,965 | -86,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,872 | 58,870 | -105,002 |
| Felixstowe | 82,960 | 2,182 | -80,778 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,867 | 23,052 | -25,815 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,105 | 13,727 | -378 |
| Dover | 26,739 | 0 | -26,739 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 17,871 | +17,871 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720299
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various ferro-alloys not listed in other categories