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 | 10,565,476 |
| Poland | 6,015,209 |
| Belgium | 403,725 |
| France | 185,807 |
| Ireland | 135,430 |
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 | 7,221,521 | 3,343,955 | -3,877,566 |
| Poland | 2,101,475 | 3,913,734 | +1,812,259 |
| Belgium | 213,783 | 189,942 | -23,841 |
| France | 88,380 | 97,427 | +9,047 |
| Ireland | 5,626 | 129,804 | +124,178 |
| Germany | 37,645 | 48,170 | +10,525 |
| China | 0 | 64,039 | +64,039 |
| Italy | 5,976 | 12,097 | +6,121 |
| Finland | 0 | 15,917 | +15,917 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,290 | 0 | -3,290 |
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 | 5,408,341 |
| South Africa | 4,521,433 |
| Ukraine | 3,186,326 |
| Canada | 2,488,941 |
| 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 | 3,455,740 | 1,952,601 | -1,503,139 |
| South Africa | 2,502,257 | 2,019,176 | -483,081 |
| Ukraine | 2,101,475 | 1,084,851 | -1,016,624 |
| Canada | 1,245,887 | 1,243,054 | -2,833 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,109,160 | +1,109,160 |
| Germany | 323,018 | 157,621 | -165,397 |
| China | 3,290 | 64,039 | +60,749 |
| Netherlands | 22,383 | 26,650 | +4,267 |
| Italy | 5,976 | 12,097 | +6,121 |
| Finland | 0 | 15,917 | +15,917 |
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) | 16,550,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 781,525 |
| Other | 135,545 |
| Air transport | 27,609 |
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) | 9,251,108 | 7,299,732 | -1,951,376 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 407,312 | 374,213 | -33,099 |
| Other | 5,626 | 129,919 | +124,293 |
| Air transport | 15,512 | 12,097 | -3,415 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 11,762,991 |
| Grimsby | 4,521,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 592,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,604 |
| 000 | 135,545 |
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 | 6,563,267 | 5,199,724 | -1,363,543 |
| Grimsby | 2,502,257 | 2,019,176 | -483,081 |
| Eurotunnel | 305,320 | 287,369 | -17,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,797 | 15,807 | -224,990 |
| 000 | 5,626 | 129,919 | +124,293 |
| Felixstowe | 7,225 | 43,533 | +36,308 |
| Harwich | 15,282 | 26,650 | +11,368 |
| Tyne | 0 | 31,370 | +31,370 |
| 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 | 4,042,580 |
| Netherlands | 878,577 |
| United States | 273,305 |
| 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 | 3,275,430 | 767,150 | -2,508,280 |
| Netherlands | 878,577 | 0 | -878,577 |
| United States | 229,699 | 43,606 | -186,093 |
| 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 | 29,383 | 0 | -29,383 |
| Ireland | 2,751 | 16,447 | +13,696 |
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) | 25,276,433 |
| Air transport | 387,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,280 |
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) | 19,004,964 | 6,271,469 | -12,733,495 |
| Air transport | 265,646 | 121,832 | -143,814 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 81,280 | +81,280 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 22,371,260 |
| Swansea | 1,300,247 |
| Newport | 1,060,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 352,134 |
| East Midlands Airport | 321,722 |
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 | 16,180,594 | 6,190,666 | -9,989,928 |
| Swansea | 1,300,247 | 0 | -1,300,247 |
| Newport | 1,060,420 | 0 | -1,060,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 344,194 | 7,940 | -336,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,672 | 86,050 | -149,622 |
| Felixstowe | 99,509 | 2,318 | -97,191 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,000 | 78,068 | +58,068 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 69,195 | +69,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,791 | 33,423 | +27,632 |
| 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