Import/export HS code 720211: High-carbon ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with more than 2% carbon. Used in steelmaking for added strength
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,433,794 |
| Norway | 4,172,744 |
| India | 1,537,679 |
| South Africa | 687,648 |
| Netherlands | 486,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,091,102 | 342,692 | -3,748,410 |
| Norway | 1,406,537 | 2,766,207 | +1,359,670 |
| India | 1,154,066 | 383,613 | -770,453 |
| South Africa | 275,351 | 412,297 | +136,946 |
| Netherlands | 291,761 | 194,496 | -97,265 |
| Italy | 82,841 | 67,940 | -14,901 |
| France | 1,213 | 132,834 | +131,621 |
| Germany | 3,451 | 3,897 | +446 |
| China | 1,225 | 924 | -301 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 5,222,158 |
| France | 2,629,408 |
| India | 1,574,898 |
| Spain | 866,830 |
| South Africa | 687,648 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,455,951 | 2,766,207 | +310,256 |
| France | 2,406,941 | 222,467 | -2,184,474 |
| India | 1,166,412 | 408,486 | -757,926 |
| Spain | 634,747 | 232,083 | -402,664 |
| South Africa | 275,351 | 412,297 | +136,946 |
| Australia | 277,166 | 0 | -277,166 |
| Malaysia | 1,213 | 194,496 | +193,283 |
| Italy | 82,841 | 67,940 | -14,901 |
| Germany | 3,451 | 0 | -3,451 |
| Belgium | 2,249 | 0 | -2,249 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,600,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,009,713 |
| Air transport | 2,249 |
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) | 3,092,266 | 3,508,219 | +415,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,213,032 | 796,681 | -3,416,351 |
| Air transport | 2,249 | 0 | -2,249 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 4,074,142 |
| Dover | 2,818,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,711,680 |
| Felixstowe | 1,216,018 |
| Eurotunnel | 788,789 |
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 | 1,406,537 | 2,667,605 | +1,261,068 |
| Dover | 2,319,174 | 499,686 | -1,819,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,127,149 | 584,531 | -542,618 |
| Felixstowe | 1,068,224 | 147,794 | -920,430 |
| Eurotunnel | 495,691 | 293,098 | -202,593 |
| Portsmouth | 518,791 | 0 | -518,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,842 | 89,382 | +3,540 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,582 | 0 | -141,582 |
| Poole | 115,956 | 0 | -115,956 |
| Thamesport | 22,557 | 22,804 | +247 |
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 | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 181,217 |
| Greece | 107,408 |
| Pakistan | 80,082 |
| Netherlands | 74,076 |
| Canada | 27,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 121,983 | 59,234 | -62,749 |
| Greece | 66,515 | 40,893 | -25,622 |
| Pakistan | 80,082 | 0 | -80,082 |
| Netherlands | 74,076 | 0 | -74,076 |
| Canada | 9,976 | 17,950 | +7,974 |
| Egypt | 0 | 14,694 | +14,694 |
| Germany | 13,915 | 0 | -13,915 |
| Israel | 9,827 | 0 | -9,827 |
| Argentina | 0 | 9,033 | +9,033 |
| Turkey | 2,400 | 2,300 | -100 |
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) | 267,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 238,533 |
| Air transport | 23,264 |
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) | 195,771 | 71,279 | -124,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,003 | 55,530 | -127,473 |
| Air transport | 1,960 | 21,304 | +19,344 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,533 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,282 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,264 |
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 | 183,003 | 55,530 | -127,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,051 | 0 | -121,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,719 | 30,295 | -10,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,001 | 22,281 | -11,720 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,960 | 21,304 | +19,344 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,694 | +14,694 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,009 | +4,009 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with more than 2% carbon. Used in steelmaking for added strength