Import/export HS code 720221: High-silicon ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with over 55% silicon. Commonly used in steel and aluminum production
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,617,174 |
| Latvia | 3,860,687 |
| Malaysia | 2,160,605 |
| Brazil | 2,136,576 |
| China | 2,091,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,029,818 | 4,587,356 | -442,462 |
| Latvia | 2,056,497 | 1,804,190 | -252,307 |
| Malaysia | 771,483 | 1,389,122 | +617,639 |
| Brazil | 109,256 | 2,027,320 | +1,918,064 |
| China | 238,894 | 1,852,691 | +1,613,797 |
| Iceland | 601,852 | 631,592 | +29,740 |
| India | 490,167 | 639,818 | +149,651 |
| France | 320,854 | 517,812 | +196,958 |
| Kazakhstan | 434,119 | 171,088 | -263,031 |
| Egypt | 327,626 | 190,093 | -137,533 |
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 | 8,871,614 |
| Kazakhstan | 4,622,940 |
| Brazil | 2,543,789 |
| China | 2,537,608 |
| Malaysia | 2,160,605 |
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 | 4,547,459 | 4,324,155 | -223,304 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,582,705 | 2,040,235 | -542,470 |
| Brazil | 289,754 | 2,254,035 | +1,964,281 |
| China | 523,648 | 2,013,960 | +1,490,312 |
| Malaysia | 771,483 | 1,389,122 | +617,639 |
| Iceland | 528,884 | 668,078 | +139,194 |
| India | 446,126 | 639,818 | +193,692 |
| France | 320,854 | 543,940 | +223,086 |
| Egypt | 350,855 | 190,093 | -160,762 |
| Canada | 72,842 | 0 | -72,842 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 22,886,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,298,966 |
| Road transport | 390,133 |
| Air transport | 71,413 |
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) | 9,960,562 | 12,925,647 | +2,965,085 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 596,729 | 702,237 | +105,508 |
| Road transport | 0 | 390,133 | +390,133 |
| Air transport | 17,066 | 54,347 | +37,281 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 18,738,846 |
| Felixstowe | 3,741,832 |
| Dover | 747,122 |
| 499 | 390,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 311,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,068,559 | 10,670,287 | +2,601,728 |
| Felixstowe | 1,697,070 | 2,044,762 | +347,692 |
| Dover | 267,593 | 479,529 | +211,936 |
| 499 | 0 | 390,133 | +390,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 311,817 | +311,817 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 307,062 | 0 | -307,062 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,456 | 90,642 | -814 |
| Hull | 93,421 | 0 | -93,421 |
| Killingholme | 23,306 | 30,847 | +7,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 46,819 | +46,819 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,671,881 |
| United States | 1,063,580 |
| Turkey | 660,142 |
| Brazil | 479,129 |
| Mexico | 258,080 |
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 | 539,706 | 1,132,175 | +592,469 |
| United States | 547,438 | 516,142 | -31,296 |
| Turkey | 223,367 | 436,775 | +213,408 |
| Brazil | 269,257 | 209,872 | -59,385 |
| Mexico | 22,027 | 236,053 | +214,026 |
| Sweden | 96,429 | 47,682 | -48,747 |
| Belgium | 74,885 | 52,832 | -22,053 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 50,391 | +50,391 |
| Poland | 15,566 | 31,396 | +15,830 |
| Norway | 0 | 41,302 | +41,302 |
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) | 2,697,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,878,464 |
| Air transport | 106,479 |
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) | 989,360 | 1,707,650 | +718,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 803,837 | 1,074,627 | +270,790 |
| Air transport | 51,121 | 55,358 | +4,237 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,841,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 863,016 |
| Liverpool Docks | 763,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 479,911 |
| Felixstowe | 300,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 636,135 | 1,204,941 | +568,806 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,209 | 540,807 | +218,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 247,622 | 516,142 | +268,520 |
| London Gateway Port | 350,774 | 129,137 | -221,637 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 300,035 | +300,035 |
| Southampton | 205,441 | 83,699 | -121,742 |
| Manchester Airport | 51,121 | 0 | -51,121 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 50,391 | +50,391 |
| Dover | 24,810 | 0 | -24,810 |
| Heysham | 4,923 | 1,452 | -3,471 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with over 55% silicon. Commonly used in steel and aluminum production