Import/export HS code 720110: Low-Phosphorus Pig Iron
Pig iron with very little phosphorus (0.5% or less), ideal for high-quality steel production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,932,131 |
| Poland | 4,962,064 |
| Belgium | 405,035 |
| France | 200,043 |
| United States | 193,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,553,594 | 3,378,537 | -3,175,057 |
| Poland | 2,101,475 | 2,860,589 | +759,114 |
| Belgium | 245,124 | 159,911 | -85,213 |
| France | 140,090 | 59,953 | -80,137 |
| United States | 193,599 | 0 | -193,599 |
| Germany | 52,169 | 33,071 | -19,098 |
| China | 0 | 64,039 | +64,039 |
| Ireland | 5,626 | 41,605 | +35,979 |
| Italy | 5,976 | 12,097 | +6,121 |
| Finland | 0 | 15,917 | +15,917 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,580,141 |
| South Africa | 4,521,433 |
| Ukraine | 3,186,326 |
| Canada | 1,694,210 |
| Austria | 1,109,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,869,348 | 1,710,793 | -1,158,555 |
| South Africa | 2,502,257 | 2,019,176 | -483,081 |
| Ukraine | 2,101,475 | 1,084,851 | -1,016,624 |
| Canada | 1,245,887 | 448,323 | -797,564 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,109,160 | +1,109,160 |
| Germany | 339,058 | 105,048 | -234,010 |
| United States | 193,599 | 0 | -193,599 |
| China | 3,290 | 64,039 | +60,749 |
| Netherlands | 22,383 | 14,595 | -7,788 |
| Italy | 5,976 | 12,097 | +6,121 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,875,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 784,441 |
| Air transport | 221,208 |
| Other | 47,346 |
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) | 8,583,181 | 6,292,348 | -2,290,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 504,887 | 279,554 | -225,333 |
| Air transport | 209,111 | 12,097 | -197,014 |
| Other | 5,626 | 41,720 | +36,094 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 10,088,556 |
| Grimsby | 4,521,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 608,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,604 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 5,895,340 | 4,193,216 | -1,702,124 |
| Grimsby | 2,502,257 | 2,019,176 | -483,081 |
| Eurotunnel | 388,371 | 219,864 | -168,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,956 | 16,648 | -223,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,599 | 0 | -193,599 |
| Felixstowe | 7,225 | 43,533 | +36,308 |
| 000 | 5,626 | 41,720 | +36,094 |
| Harwich | 15,282 | 14,595 | -687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,410 | 0 | -22,410 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 21,384 | +21,384 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 19,908,838 |
| Spain | 4,623,367 |
| Netherlands | 878,577 |
| United States | 279,609 |
| Chile | 194,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 14,407,254 | 5,501,584 | -8,905,670 |
| Spain | 1,881,034 | 2,742,333 | +861,299 |
| Netherlands | 878,577 | 0 | -878,577 |
| United States | 234,723 | 44,886 | -189,837 |
| Chile | 194,746 | 0 | -194,746 |
| Egypt | 149,448 | 0 | -149,448 |
| India | 7,057 | 69,195 | +62,138 |
| Thailand | 70,126 | 0 | -70,126 |
| Greece | 43,464 | 0 | -43,464 |
| Singapore | 0 | 18,750 | +18,750 |
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) | 25,855,707 |
| Air transport | 382,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,242 |
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) | 17,610,848 | 8,244,859 | -9,365,989 |
| Air transport | 283,595 | 98,944 | -184,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 80,242 | +80,242 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 22,371,260 |
| Swansea | 1,867,233 |
| Newport | 1,060,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 351,691 |
| East Midlands Airport | 325,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,285,831 | 7,085,429 | -8,200,402 |
| Swansea | 1,867,233 | 0 | -1,867,233 |
| Newport | 0 | 1,060,420 | +1,060,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 344,194 | 7,497 | -336,697 |
| East Midlands Airport | 247,317 | 77,835 | -169,482 |
| Felixstowe | 113,590 | 2,318 | -111,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 98,068 | +98,068 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 69,195 | +69,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,095 | 18,750 | +6,655 |
| ZLC | 17,126 | 0 | -17,126 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pig iron with very little phosphorus (0.5% or less), ideal for high-quality steel production