Import/export HS code 720521: Alloy steel granules and powders
Granules and powders made from alloy steel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 31,895,882 |
| Germany | 1,764,347 |
| United States | 1,744,561 |
| China | 1,145,386 |
| Sweden | 995,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,185,862 | 16,710,020 | +1,524,158 |
| Germany | 1,338,051 | 426,296 | -911,755 |
| United States | 1,393,780 | 350,781 | -1,042,999 |
| China | 876,737 | 268,649 | -608,088 |
| Sweden | 626,871 | 368,353 | -258,518 |
| Japan | 565,434 | 371,945 | -193,489 |
| Canada | 267,399 | 158,206 | -109,193 |
| Austria | 101,125 | 194,064 | +92,939 |
| South Africa | 55,261 | 119,435 | +64,174 |
| Ireland | 54,144 | 30,890 | -23,254 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 30,301,341 |
| Germany | 1,945,803 |
| China | 1,826,606 |
| United States | 1,825,178 |
| Sweden | 972,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,227,495 | 15,073,846 | -153,649 |
| Germany | 725,978 | 1,219,825 | +493,847 |
| China | 1,060,098 | 766,508 | -293,590 |
| United States | 1,431,896 | 393,282 | -1,038,614 |
| Sweden | 621,994 | 350,681 | -271,313 |
| Japan | 565,434 | 371,945 | -193,489 |
| United Kingdom | 306,705 | 262,041 | -44,664 |
| Canada | 263,336 | 150,177 | -113,159 |
| Austria | 99,948 | 194,064 | +94,116 |
| South Africa | 105,373 | 147,458 | +42,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 35,069,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,909,001 |
| Other | 1,517,676 |
| Air transport | 1,046,514 |
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) | 17,568,896 | 17,500,322 | -68,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,077,395 | 831,606 | -245,789 |
| Other | 1,319,387 | 198,289 | -1,121,098 |
| Air transport | 557,474 | 489,040 | -68,434 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 32,096,239 |
| 000 | 1,517,676 |
| Immingham Docks | 973,934 |
| Eurotunnel | 863,518 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 719,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 16,111,217 | 15,985,022 | -126,195 |
| 000 | 1,319,387 | 198,289 | -1,121,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 622,506 | 351,428 | -271,078 |
| Eurotunnel | 493,502 | 370,016 | -123,486 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 360,602 | 359,011 | -1,591 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 693,433 | +693,433 |
| Felixstowe | 249,358 | 377,072 | +127,714 |
| Dover | 426,233 | 19,834 | -406,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 259,121 | 143,972 | -115,149 |
| Southampton | 143,685 | 172,630 | +28,945 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,740,374 |
| United States | 22,162,459 |
| China | 13,527,372 |
| India | 5,102,633 |
| Taiwan | 2,681,102 |
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 | 15,376,673 | 17,363,701 | +1,987,028 |
| United States | 9,788,331 | 12,374,128 | +2,585,797 |
| China | 5,824,090 | 7,703,282 | +1,879,192 |
| India | 2,444,069 | 2,658,564 | +214,495 |
| Taiwan | 1,340,612 | 1,340,490 | -122 |
| Sweden | 983,860 | 997,150 | +13,290 |
| Belgium | 687,809 | 856,271 | +168,462 |
| Singapore | 850,907 | 436,396 | -414,511 |
| Brazil | 647,273 | 581,848 | -65,425 |
| France | 648,867 | 450,264 | -198,603 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 171 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 171 | 0 | -171 |
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) | 42,992,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,352,064 |
| Air transport | 5,042,450 |
| Road transport | 4,094 |
| Other | 171 |
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) | 18,528,854 | 24,463,155 | +5,934,301 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,217,110 | 21,134,954 | +917,844 |
| Air transport | 2,993,131 | 2,049,319 | -943,812 |
| Road transport | 4,094 | 0 | -4,094 |
| Other | 171 | 0 | -171 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,186,185 |
| Felixstowe | 11,870,283 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,666,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,639,726 |
| Southampton | 7,490,851 |
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 | 15,822,838 | 18,363,347 | +2,540,509 |
| Felixstowe | 7,092,439 | 4,777,844 | -2,314,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,962,587 | 5,704,080 | -258,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,416,842 | 7,222,884 | +3,806,042 |
| Southampton | 2,380,182 | 5,110,669 | +2,730,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,629,250 | 3,273,583 | +644,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,018,089 | 860,136 | -157,953 |
| London | 552,122 | 963,387 | +411,265 |
| Bristol Airport | 722,902 | 615,696 | -107,206 |
| Birmingham Airport | 616,717 | 276,971 | -339,746 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Granules and powders made from alloy steel