Import/export HS code 720450: Remelted scrap ingots
Iron or steel scrap melted into ingots for reuse
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,425,061 |
| Estonia | 319,028 |
| China | 3,537 |
| Singapore | 3,244 |
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 | 1,651,643 | 773,418 | -878,225 |
| Estonia | 319,028 | 0 | -319,028 |
| China | 3,537 | 0 | -3,537 |
| Singapore | 3,244 | 0 | -3,244 |
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 | 2,425,061 |
| Netherlands | 319,028 |
| China | 3,537 |
| United Kingdom | 3,244 |
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 | 1,651,643 | 773,418 | -878,225 |
| Netherlands | 319,028 | 0 | -319,028 |
| China | 3,537 | 0 | -3,537 |
| United Kingdom | 3,244 | 0 | -3,244 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 2,608,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,856 |
| Air transport | 6,781 |
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) | 1,834,815 | 773,418 | -1,061,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,856 | 0 | -135,856 |
| Air transport | 6,781 | 0 | -6,781 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,509,787 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,172 |
| Harwich | 51,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,244 |
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 | 1,736,369 | 773,418 | -962,951 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,172 | 0 | -183,172 |
| Harwich | 51,130 | 0 | -51,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,537 | 0 | -3,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,244 | 0 | -3,244 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 1 |
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 1 |
| FOSS U.K. LIMITED | 1 |
| S.J.M. ALLOYS & METALS LIMITED | 1 |
| ICD EUROPE LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,116,218 |
| India | 307,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 0 | 1,116,218 | +1,116,218 |
| India | 250,000 | 57,023 | -192,977 |
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) | 1,423,241 |
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) | 250,000 | 1,173,241 | +923,241 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 669,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 503,959 |
| Felixstowe | 250,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 669,282 | +669,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 503,959 | +503,959 |
| Felixstowe | 250,000 | 0 | -250,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720450
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel scrap melted into ingots for reuse