Import/export HS code 72021180: Various high-carbon ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with over 2% carbon, not fitting other specific categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 5,488,091 |
| Spain | 4,252,688 |
| India | 1,092,559 |
| South Africa | 687,648 |
| Netherlands | 458,496 |
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 | 1,077,426 | 4,410,665 | +3,333,239 |
| Spain | 3,655,349 | 597,339 | -3,058,010 |
| India | 458,544 | 634,015 | +175,471 |
| South Africa | 275,351 | 412,297 | +136,946 |
| Netherlands | 264,000 | 194,496 | -69,504 |
| France | 0 | 301,583 | +301,583 |
| Italy | 94,871 | 76,401 | -18,470 |
| 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 | 6,246,126 |
| France | 2,697,894 |
| India | 1,090,574 |
| Spain | 1,077,366 |
| 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 | 1,835,461 | 4,410,665 | +2,575,204 |
| France | 2,417,175 | 280,719 | -2,136,456 |
| India | 470,890 | 619,684 | +148,794 |
| Spain | 480,139 | 597,227 | +117,088 |
| South Africa | 275,351 | 412,297 | +136,946 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 357,544 | +357,544 |
| Australia | 249,405 | 0 | -249,405 |
| Italy | 94,871 | 76,401 | -18,470 |
| 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) | 7,656,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,965,812 |
| 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) | 2,083,157 | 5,573,664 | +3,490,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,745,735 | 1,220,077 | -2,525,658 |
| 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 | 4,635,259 |
| Dover | 3,118,807 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,553,984 |
| Eurotunnel | 759,815 |
| Grimsby | 754,230 |
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 | 1,077,426 | 3,557,833 | +2,480,407 |
| Dover | 2,195,725 | 923,082 | -1,272,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 969,453 | 584,531 | -384,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 466,717 | 293,098 | -173,619 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 754,230 | +754,230 |
| Felixstowe | 373,626 | 330,065 | -43,561 |
| Portsmouth | 480,139 | 0 | -480,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,842 | 319,637 | +233,795 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,582 | 0 | -141,582 |
| Thamesport | 37,157 | 31,265 | -5,892 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 44,856 |
| Netherlands | 44,505 |
| Israel | 13,187 |
| Argentina | 9,033 |
| Germany | 6,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 0 | 44,856 | +44,856 |
| Netherlands | 44,505 | 0 | -44,505 |
| Israel | 9,827 | 3,360 | -6,467 |
| Argentina | 0 | 9,033 | +9,033 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,417 | +6,417 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 4,009 | +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) | 84,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,242 |
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) | 23,507 | 61,258 | +37,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,825 | 6,417 | -24,408 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,242 |
| Southampton | 34,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,220 |
| Felixstowe | 14,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,680 |
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 | 30,825 | 6,417 | -24,408 |
| Southampton | 0 | 34,171 | +34,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,827 | 12,393 | +2,566 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,694 | +14,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,680 | 0 | -13,680 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72021180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with over 2% carbon, not fitting other specific categories