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 | 3,640,340 |
| Netherlands | 2,103,614 |
| India | 1,340,925 |
| France | 402,199 |
| 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 | 1,575,887 | 2,064,453 | +488,566 |
| Netherlands | 1,141,728 | 961,886 | -179,842 |
| India | 1,004,984 | 335,941 | -669,043 |
| France | 393,823 | 8,376 | -385,447 |
| 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 | 4,372,167 |
| India | 2,708,722 |
| 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 | 2,297,076 | 2,075,091 | -221,985 |
| India | 1,495,219 | 1,213,503 | -281,716 |
| 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) | 6,080,668 |
| 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) | 3,562,447 | 2,518,221 | -1,044,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 668,215 | 992,933 | +324,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 3,989,495 |
| Felixstowe | 1,059,459 |
| 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 | 1,958,351 | 2,031,144 | +72,793 |
| Felixstowe | 896,178 | 163,281 | -732,897 |
| Dover | 480,028 | 507,587 | +27,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 261,994 | 315,411 | +53,417 |
| Hull | 123,883 | 259,441 | +135,558 |
| Purfleet | 247,456 | 0 | -247,456 |
| Middlesbrough | 88,108 | 86,048 | -2,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,994 | 33,309 | -60,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,817 | 65,088 | +36,271 |
| Killingholme | 25,721 | 28,356 | +2,635 |
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 | 57,835 |
| 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 | 93,829 | 7,450 | -86,379 |
| Germany | 0 | 57,835 | +57,835 |
| France | 12,990 | 29,759 | +16,769 |
| Egypt | 0 | 29,425 | +29,425 |
| South Korea | 26,055 | 0 | -26,055 |
| Estonia | 0 | 18,495 | +18,495 |
| Thailand | 14,507 | 0 | -14,507 |
| Poland | 2,187 | 3,658 | +1,471 |
| Greece | 2,717 | 0 | -2,717 |
| Mexico | 1,873 | 0 | -1,873 |
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) | 179,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,638 |
| 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) | 109,006 | 70,947 | -38,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,718 | 47,920 | +29,202 |
| 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 | 60,498 |
| Felixstowe | 46,649 |
| 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 | 92,256 | 11,061 | -81,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,573 | 58,925 | +57,352 |
| Felixstowe | 17,224 | 29,425 | +12,201 |
| 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 | 2,187 | 0 | -2,187 |
| 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