Import/export HS code 720529: Various steel granules and powders
Granules and powders made from non-alloy steel
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 | 6,825,517 |
| Sweden | 3,077,649 |
| Canada | 1,564,909 |
| Italy | 1,555,339 |
| France | 1,416,799 |
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 | 3,734,184 | 3,091,333 | -642,851 |
| Sweden | 1,609,973 | 1,467,676 | -142,297 |
| Canada | 1,011,170 | 553,739 | -457,431 |
| Italy | 783,168 | 772,171 | -10,997 |
| France | 805,725 | 611,074 | -194,651 |
| Egypt | 671,098 | 634,410 | -36,688 |
| China | 514,839 | 121,644 | -393,195 |
| Romania | 252,071 | 214,828 | -37,243 |
| India | 262,387 | 137,898 | -124,489 |
| Netherlands | 212,843 | 160,532 | -52,311 |
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 | 4,099,346 |
| Germany | 3,492,180 |
| Sweden | 3,077,043 |
| Canada | 1,566,718 |
| Italy | 1,557,152 |
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 | 2,538,546 | 1,560,800 | -977,746 |
| Germany | 1,774,246 | 1,717,934 | -56,312 |
| Sweden | 1,605,157 | 1,471,886 | -133,271 |
| Canada | 1,012,979 | 553,739 | -459,240 |
| Italy | 784,044 | 773,108 | -10,936 |
| France | 784,533 | 539,285 | -245,248 |
| Egypt | 671,098 | 634,410 | -36,688 |
| United States | 420,166 | 242,646 | -177,520 |
| Romania | 252,071 | 214,828 | -37,243 |
| India | 266,103 | 157,153 | -108,950 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 12,265,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,642,206 |
| Air transport | 1,194,978 |
| Rail transport | 271,053 |
| Other | 8,121 |
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) | 6,255,861 | 6,009,269 | -246,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,829,088 | 1,813,118 | -1,015,970 |
| Air transport | 954,145 | 240,833 | -713,312 |
| Rail transport | 199,116 | 71,937 | -127,179 |
| Other | 4,784 | 3,337 | -1,447 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,909,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,846,292 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,442,987 |
| Purfleet | 1,704,333 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,432,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,807,631 | 2,102,173 | -705,458 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,682,268 | 1,164,024 | -518,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,596,763 | 846,224 | -750,539 |
| Purfleet | 898,954 | 805,379 | -93,575 |
| Eurotunnel | 564,575 | 868,385 | +303,810 |
| London | 321,088 | 859,181 | +538,093 |
| Felixstowe | 549,998 | 296,562 | -253,436 |
| Killingholme | 261,367 | 322,690 | +61,323 |
| Hull | 281,839 | 194,945 | -86,894 |
| London Stansted Airport | 370,160 | 67,665 | -302,495 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED | 53 |
| SG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 50 |
| XEROX (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| METALLTECHNIK (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| POMETON LIMITED | 46 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 33 |
| ITW LIMITED | 30 |
| JBM INTERNATIONAL LTD | 27 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,439,611 |
| Sweden | 1,712,344 |
| France | 799,753 |
| United States | 670,978 |
| Germany | 665,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,897,085 | 542,526 | -1,354,559 |
| Sweden | 865,490 | 846,854 | -18,636 |
| France | 386,666 | 413,087 | +26,421 |
| United States | 322,231 | 348,747 | +26,516 |
| Germany | 296,186 | 369,510 | +73,324 |
| Mexico | 178,282 | 267,891 | +89,609 |
| Ghana | 82,829 | 122,147 | +39,318 |
| Israel | 67,182 | 40,303 | -26,879 |
| Italy | 37,571 | 67,220 | +29,649 |
| Netherlands | 47,297 | 56,772 | +9,475 |
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) | 4,458,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,806,780 |
| Air transport | 912,008 |
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) | 2,859,724 | 1,598,915 | -1,260,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,316,235 | 1,490,545 | +174,310 |
| Air transport | 458,423 | 453,585 | -4,838 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,005,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,914,842 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,809,953 |
| Southampton | 1,067,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 663,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,976,774 | 29,174 | -1,947,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 954,730 | 960,112 | +5,382 |
| Immingham Docks | 863,988 | 945,965 | +81,977 |
| Southampton | 243,630 | 823,702 | +580,072 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,287 | 294,966 | -73,321 |
| Felixstowe | 45,796 | 164,086 | +118,290 |
| London | 36,707 | 122,147 | +85,440 |
| Bristol Airport | 58,131 | 57,844 | -287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,864 | 47,064 | +23,200 |
| Dover | 23,743 | 37,237 | +13,494 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Granules and powders made from non-alloy steel