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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 5,259,714 |
| Spain | 2,360,702 |
| India | 1,423,063 |
| South Africa | 687,648 |
| France | 301,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,891,201 | 3,368,513 | +1,477,312 |
| Spain | 1,842,807 | 517,895 | -1,324,912 |
| India | 302,712 | 1,120,351 | +817,639 |
| South Africa | 275,351 | 412,297 | +136,946 |
| France | 0 | 301,583 | +301,583 |
| Netherlands | 194,496 | 0 | -194,496 |
| Italy | 117,153 | 59,936 | -57,217 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 163,048 | +163,048 |
| Germany | 3,451 | 3,897 | +446 |
| China | 2,149 | 0 | -2,149 |
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 | 5,259,714 |
| France | 1,760,571 |
| India | 1,408,732 |
| Spain | 880,738 |
| 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 | 1,891,201 | 3,368,513 | +1,477,312 |
| France | 1,496,759 | 263,812 | -1,232,947 |
| India | 302,712 | 1,106,020 | +803,308 |
| Spain | 346,048 | 534,690 | +188,642 |
| South Africa | 275,351 | 412,297 | +136,946 |
| Malaysia | 194,496 | 163,048 | -31,448 |
| Italy | 117,153 | 59,936 | -57,217 |
| China | 2,149 | 39,204 | +37,055 |
| Germany | 3,451 | 0 | -3,451 |
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 | 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) | 7,532,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,044,605 |
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) | 2,411,813 | 5,120,422 | +2,708,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,217,507 | 827,098 | -1,390,409 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 4,406,882 |
| Dover | 2,101,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,166,992 |
| Grimsby | 754,230 |
| Felixstowe | 547,859 |
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 | 1,792,599 | 2,614,283 | +821,684 |
| Dover | 1,278,553 | 823,201 | -455,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 278,802 | 888,190 | +609,388 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 754,230 | +754,230 |
| Felixstowe | 217,794 | 330,065 | +112,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 510,410 | 0 | -510,410 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,842 | 319,637 | +233,795 |
| Portsmouth | 283,511 | 0 | -283,511 |
| Southampton | 0 | 182,677 | +182,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,582 | 0 | -141,582 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
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Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
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Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 206,135 |
| Greece | 118,275 |
| Pakistan | 80,082 |
| Egypt | 44,856 |
| Netherlands | 30,825 |
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 | 61,907 | 144,228 | +82,321 |
| Greece | 70,889 | 47,386 | -23,503 |
| Pakistan | 80,082 | 0 | -80,082 |
| Egypt | 14,694 | 30,162 | +15,468 |
| Netherlands | 30,825 | 0 | -30,825 |
| Canada | 12,549 | 17,200 | +4,651 |
| Germany | 13,915 | 6,417 | -7,498 |
| Israel | 9,827 | 3,360 | -6,467 |
| Argentina | 0 | 9,033 | +9,033 |
| Malaysia | 4,009 | 0 | -4,009 |
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) | 272,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 265,186 |
| 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) | 165,152 | 107,141 | -58,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,541 | 150,645 | +36,104 |
| Air transport | 23,264 | 0 | -23,264 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 265,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,878 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,468 |
| Southampton | 34,171 |
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 | 114,541 | 150,645 | +36,104 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,292 | 64,586 | +21,294 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,082 | 0 | -80,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,075 | 12,393 | -10,682 |
| Southampton | 4,009 | 30,162 | +26,153 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,264 | 0 | -23,264 |
| Felixstowe | 14,694 | 0 | -14,694 |
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