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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 8,408,036 |
| Netherlands | 4,722,284 |
| Germany | 3,069,923 |
| China | 1,511,815 |
| 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 | 3,477,512 | 4,930,524 | +1,453,012 |
| Netherlands | 2,876,904 | 1,845,380 | -1,031,524 |
| Germany | 240,413 | 2,829,510 | +2,589,097 |
| China | 978,583 | 533,232 | -445,351 |
| United States | 275,582 | 306,168 | +30,586 |
| Spain | 294,827 | 180,469 | -114,358 |
| Poland | 141,310 | 287,805 | +146,495 |
| Slovenia | 137,416 | 227,528 | +90,112 |
| Estonia | 213,585 | 125,483 | -88,102 |
| France | 111,134 | 79,842 | -31,292 |
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 | 8,408,036 |
| China | 5,703,497 |
| Netherlands | 2,121,085 |
| Brazil | 1,786,552 |
| Spain | 496,675 |
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 | 3,477,512 | 4,930,524 | +1,453,012 |
| China | 1,310,610 | 4,392,887 | +3,082,277 |
| Netherlands | 1,033,898 | 1,087,187 | +53,289 |
| Brazil | 1,669,547 | 117,005 | -1,552,542 |
| Spain | 332,006 | 164,669 | -167,337 |
| Germany | 303,428 | 124,285 | -179,143 |
| Poland | 141,310 | 253,142 | +111,832 |
| Estonia | 156,519 | 186,661 | +30,142 |
| United States | 260,049 | 0 | -260,049 |
| India | 35,524 | 94,633 | +59,109 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 17,155,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,143,775 |
| Air transport | 319,522 |
| 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) | 7,143,975 | 10,011,270 | +2,867,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,602,890 | 1,540,885 | -62,005 |
| Air transport | 269,073 | 50,449 | -218,624 |
| 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 | 4,925,543 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,012,320 |
| Dover | 3,109,973 |
| Harwich | 1,901,004 |
| Hull | 1,378,171 |
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 | 1,981,766 | 2,943,777 | +962,011 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,104,325 | 1,907,995 | -196,330 |
| Dover | 1,526,225 | 1,583,748 | +57,523 |
| Harwich | 796,076 | 1,104,928 | +308,852 |
| Hull | 541,652 | 836,519 | +294,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,954 | 1,297,201 | +1,294,247 |
| Felixstowe | 447,954 | 695,762 | +247,808 |
| Killingholme | 331,627 | 695,714 | +364,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 428,851 | 245,234 | -183,617 |
| Southampton | 371,666 | 0 | -371,666 |
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 | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 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 | 890,515 |
| United States | 683,796 |
| Greece | 437,046 |
| Finland | 279,721 |
| Taiwan | 234,280 |
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 | 501,866 | 388,649 | -113,217 |
| United States | 515,173 | 168,623 | -346,550 |
| Greece | 194,769 | 242,277 | +47,508 |
| Finland | 279,721 | 0 | -279,721 |
| Taiwan | 122,183 | 112,097 | -10,086 |
| Romania | 123,886 | 105,050 | -18,836 |
| Sweden | 132,210 | 76,817 | -55,393 |
| Norway | 98,084 | 32,824 | -65,260 |
| France | 83,894 | 42,048 | -41,846 |
| Canada | 20,860 | 47,444 | +26,584 |
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) | 2,129,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,396,664 |
| Air transport | 108,036 |
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) | 1,164,483 | 965,274 | -199,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 945,373 | 451,291 | -494,082 |
| Air transport | 70,139 | 37,897 | -32,242 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,217,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 988,583 |
| Liverpool Docks | 609,536 |
| 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 | 761,087 | 456,258 | -304,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 530,221 | 458,362 | -71,859 |
| Liverpool Docks | 366,815 | 242,721 | -124,094 |
| Southampton | 191,123 | 104,965 | -86,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,872 | 58,870 | -105,002 |
| Felixstowe | 82,960 | 59,092 | -23,868 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,151 | 23,052 | -20,099 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,155 | 12,677 | -2,478 |
| Dover | 12,829 | 5,763 | -7,066 |
| 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