Import/export HS code 72011090: Low-Manganese Pig Iron
Pig iron with less than 0.1% manganese, suitable for basic iron and steel manufacturing
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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 | 10,128,330 |
| Poland | 6,015,209 |
| France | 36,586 |
| Italy | 18,073 |
| Germany | 3,437 |
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 | 6,823,164 | 3,305,166 | -3,517,998 |
| Poland | 2,101,475 | 3,913,734 | +1,812,259 |
| France | 11,988 | 24,598 | +12,610 |
| Italy | 5,976 | 12,097 | +6,121 |
| Germany | 1,693 | 1,744 | +51 |
| 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 | 4,990,984 |
| South Africa | 4,521,433 |
| Ukraine | 3,186,326 |
| Canada | 2,335,636 |
| 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 | 3,228,325 | 1,762,659 | -1,465,666 |
| South Africa | 2,502,257 | 2,019,176 | -483,081 |
| Ukraine | 2,101,475 | 1,084,851 | -1,016,624 |
| Canada | 1,092,582 | 1,243,054 | +150,472 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,109,160 | +1,109,160 |
| Germany | 13,681 | 26,342 | +12,661 |
| Italy | 5,976 | 12,097 | +6,121 |
| China | 3,290 | 0 | -3,290 |
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) | 16,131,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,443 |
| Air transport | 21,363 |
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) | 8,912,219 | 7,218,900 | -1,693,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,101 | 26,342 | +241 |
| Air transport | 9,266 | 12,097 | +2,831 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 11,609,686 |
| Grimsby | 4,521,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,586 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,363 |
| Harwich | 12,420 |
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 | 6,409,962 | 5,199,724 | -1,210,238 |
| Grimsby | 2,502,257 | 2,019,176 | -483,081 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,988 | 24,598 | +12,610 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,266 | 12,097 | +2,831 |
| Harwich | 12,420 | 0 | -12,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,693 | 866 | -827 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 878 | +878 |
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 |
| 2024-09 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 894,763 |
| Chile | 194,746 |
| Greece | 29,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 894,763 | 0 | -894,763 |
| Chile | 194,746 | 0 | -194,746 |
| Greece | 29,383 | 0 | -29,383 |
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) | 1,118,892 |
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) | 1,118,892 | 0 | -1,118,892 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 894,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,746 |
| Felixstowe | 29,383 |
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 | 894,763 | 0 | -894,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,746 | 0 | -194,746 |
| Felixstowe | 29,383 | 0 | -29,383 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72011090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pig iron with less than 0.1% manganese, suitable for basic iron and steel manufacturing