Import/export HS code 720219: Various ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with less than 2% carbon. Used for specific steelmaking needs
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.
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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 | 3,371,730 |
| Netherlands | 1,554,163 |
| India | 1,312,315 |
| France | 269,852 |
| China | 174,156 |
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 | 1,636,827 | 1,734,903 | +98,076 |
| Netherlands | 1,208,336 | 345,827 | -862,509 |
| India | 1,049,834 | 262,481 | -787,353 |
| France | 261,476 | 8,376 | -253,100 |
| China | 88,108 | 86,048 | -2,060 |
| South Africa | 0 | 54,450 | +54,450 |
| Belgium | 26,132 | 0 | -26,132 |
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 | 3,554,106 |
| India | 2,547,765 |
| Indonesia | 240,297 |
| South Africa | 202,505 |
| China | 174,156 |
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 | 1,808,565 | 1,745,541 | -63,024 |
| India | 2,023,781 | 523,984 | -1,499,797 |
| Indonesia | 240,297 | 0 | -240,297 |
| South Africa | 65,993 | 136,512 | +70,519 |
| China | 88,108 | 86,048 | -2,060 |
| Gabon | 42,364 | 0 | -42,364 |
| Netherlands | 1,605 | 0 | -1,605 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 5,101,650 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,661,148 |
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) | 2,986,439 | 2,115,211 | -871,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,284,274 | 376,874 | -907,400 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 3,171,434 |
| Felixstowe | 1,030,849 |
| Dover | 987,615 |
| Immingham Docks | 577,405 |
| Hull | 383,324 |
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 | 1,469,840 | 1,701,594 | +231,754 |
| Felixstowe | 941,028 | 89,821 | -851,207 |
| Dover | 879,614 | 108,001 | -771,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 322,683 | 254,722 | -67,961 |
| Hull | 229,822 | 153,502 | -76,320 |
| Middlesbrough | 88,108 | 86,048 | -2,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,994 | 33,309 | -60,685 |
| Purfleet | 115,109 | 0 | -115,109 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,817 | 65,088 | +36,271 |
| Killingholme | 54,077 | 0 | -54,077 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 101,279 |
| Germany | 59,472 |
| France | 42,749 |
| Egypt | 29,425 |
| South Korea | 26,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 101,279 | 0 | -101,279 |
| Germany | 0 | 59,472 | +59,472 |
| France | 12,990 | 29,759 | +16,769 |
| Egypt | 18,831 | 10,594 | -8,237 |
| South Korea | 26,055 | 0 | -26,055 |
| Estonia | 0 | 18,495 | +18,495 |
| Thailand | 14,507 | 0 | -14,507 |
| Poland | 3,662 | 2,190 | -1,472 |
| Mexico | 1,873 | 0 | -1,873 |
| Brazil | 1,494 | 0 | -1,494 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 181,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,921 |
| Air transport | 59,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,931 | 63,666 | -54,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,832 | 29,089 | -5,743 |
| Air transport | 27,928 | 31,103 | +3,175 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,135 |
| Felixstowe | 43,932 |
| Middlesbrough | 31,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,759 |
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 | 102,274 | 1,043 | -101,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,573 | 60,562 | +58,989 |
| Felixstowe | 33,338 | 10,594 | -22,744 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,990 | 18,495 | +5,505 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 29,759 | +29,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,928 | 1,344 | -26,584 |
| Hull | 1,094 | 1,100 | +6 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,494 | 0 | -1,494 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 961 | +961 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with less than 2% carbon. Used for specific steelmaking needs