Import/export HS code 720610: Iron and steel ingots
Solid blocks of iron or steel, used as raw material for further processing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 915,523 |
| Poland | 293,319 |
| Sweden | 184,795 |
| France | 100,977 |
| Ivory Coast | 64,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 395,582 | 519,941 | +124,359 |
| Poland | 0 | 293,319 | +293,319 |
| Sweden | 184,795 | 0 | -184,795 |
| France | 80,660 | 20,317 | -60,343 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 64,240 | +64,240 |
| United States | 44,569 | 1,722 | -42,847 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,621 | 0 | -5,621 |
| Japan | 0 | 4,293 | +4,293 |
| India | 0 | 3,575 | +3,575 |
| Spain | 1,721 | 0 | -1,721 |
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 | 921,144 |
| Poland | 293,319 |
| Sweden | 184,795 |
| France | 100,977 |
| United Kingdom | 64,240 |
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 | 401,203 | 519,941 | +118,738 |
| Poland | 0 | 293,319 | +293,319 |
| Sweden | 184,795 | 0 | -184,795 |
| France | 80,660 | 20,317 | -60,343 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 64,240 | +64,240 |
| United States | 44,569 | 3,117 | -41,452 |
| Japan | 0 | 4,293 | +4,293 |
| India | 0 | 3,575 | +3,575 |
| Spain | 1,721 | 0 | -1,721 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,645 | 0 | -1,645 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 901,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 585,105 |
| Air transport | 136,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 364,189 | 537,636 | +173,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,176 | 317,929 | +50,753 |
| Air transport | 83,228 | 53,237 | -29,991 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 825,887 |
| Dover | 357,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,795 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,152 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 64,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 353,841 | 472,046 | +118,205 |
| Dover | 64,074 | 293,319 | +229,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,795 | 0 | -184,795 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,032 | 50,120 | +31,088 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 64,240 | +64,240 |
| Portsmouth | 12,191 | 20,317 | +8,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,254 | 1,722 | -28,532 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,709 | 0 | -22,709 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,233 | 1,395 | -9,838 |
| Newhaven | 6,116 | 0 | -6,116 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 4 |
| 2024-05 | 2 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,543,125 |
| United States | 1,010,602 |
| Spain | 537,457 |
| France | 357,738 |
| Norway | 226,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 116,240 | 2,426,885 | +2,310,645 |
| United States | 1,009,211 | 1,391 | -1,007,820 |
| Spain | 220,478 | 316,979 | +96,501 |
| France | 195,351 | 162,387 | -32,964 |
| Norway | 50,000 | 176,000 | +126,000 |
| Ireland | 28,190 | 28,405 | +215 |
| Saint Helena | 0 | 42,000 | +42,000 |
| Sweden | 33,882 | 7,451 | -26,431 |
| Switzerland | 5,989 | 1,291 | -4,698 |
| Denmark | 6,986 | 0 | -6,986 |
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) | 3,483,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,323,296 |
| Air transport | 37,924 |
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) | 541,137 | 2,942,107 | +2,400,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,105,296 | 218,000 | -887,296 |
| Air transport | 35,242 | 2,682 | -32,560 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,253,238 |
| Southampton | 866,875 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 226,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 142,126 |
| Dover | 82,269 |
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 | 423,692 | 2,829,546 | +2,405,854 |
| Southampton | 824,875 | 42,000 | -782,875 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 50,000 | 176,000 | +126,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 142,126 | 0 | -142,126 |
| Dover | 82,269 | 0 | -82,269 |
| Portsmouth | 36,597 | 31,212 | -5,385 |
| Holyhead | 28,190 | 28,405 | +215 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,868 | 7,451 | -33,417 |
| Poole | 0 | 45,493 | +45,493 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,909 | 0 | -18,909 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solid blocks of iron or steel, used as raw material for further processing