Import/export HS code 720229: Various silicon ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with silicon content not exceeding 55%
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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 | 6,875,789 |
| India | 979,925 |
| South Africa | 912,227 |
| Norway | 572,771 |
| Brazil | 466,967 |
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 | 2,537,549 | 4,338,240 | +1,800,691 |
| India | 81,955 | 897,970 | +816,015 |
| South Africa | 258,434 | 653,793 | +395,359 |
| Norway | 181,499 | 391,272 | +209,773 |
| Brazil | 139,272 | 327,695 | +188,423 |
| Germany | 221,162 | 171,008 | -50,154 |
| Slovakia | 57,669 | 123,671 | +66,002 |
| Thailand | 53,100 | 62,671 | +9,571 |
| China | 50,496 | 22,371 | -28,125 |
| Estonia | 0 | 57,825 | +57,825 |
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 | 7,421,503 |
| India | 1,011,360 |
| South Africa | 964,808 |
| Brazil | 466,967 |
| Slovakia | 355,771 |
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 | 2,684,336 | 4,737,167 | +2,052,831 |
| India | 81,955 | 929,405 | +847,450 |
| South Africa | 258,434 | 706,374 | +447,940 |
| Brazil | 139,272 | 327,695 | +188,423 |
| Slovakia | 232,100 | 123,671 | -108,429 |
| Germany | 32,363 | 162,310 | +129,947 |
| China | 95,968 | 46,257 | -49,711 |
| Thailand | 53,100 | 31,236 | -21,864 |
| Estonia | 0 | 57,825 | +57,825 |
| Canada | 49,080 | 0 | -49,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 9,505,143 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,233,395 |
| Air transport | 12,435 |
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) | 3,126,538 | 6,378,605 | +3,252,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 494,380 | 739,015 | +244,635 |
| Air transport | 5,690 | 6,745 | +1,055 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,687,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,350,854 |
| Felixstowe | 1,125,083 |
| Dover | 504,743 |
| Middlesbrough | 57,825 |
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 | 2,818,879 | 4,868,359 | +2,049,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,966 | 1,282,888 | +1,214,922 |
| Felixstowe | 462,191 | 662,892 | +200,701 |
| Dover | 271,882 | 232,861 | -39,021 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 57,825 | +57,825 |
| London | 0 | 11,370 | +11,370 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 5,745 | +5,745 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,690 | 0 | -5,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,425 | +1,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 643,629 |
| Czechia | 595,151 |
| Norway | 114,590 |
| Netherlands | 51,208 |
| Belgium | 19,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 227,036 | 416,593 | +189,557 |
| Czechia | 312,668 | 282,483 | -30,185 |
| Norway | 114,590 | 0 | -114,590 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 51,208 | +51,208 |
| Belgium | 0 | 19,920 | +19,920 |
| Thailand | 0 | 5,669 | +5,669 |
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) | 1,278,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,643 |
| Air transport | 2,639 |
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) | 539,704 | 739,181 | +199,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,590 | 34,053 | -80,537 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,639 | +2,639 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 595,151 |
| Poole | 462,000 |
| Portsmouth | 181,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,798 |
| London | 19,920 |
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 | 312,668 | 282,483 | -30,185 |
| Poole | 227,036 | 234,964 | +7,928 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 181,629 | +181,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,590 | 51,208 | -63,382 |
| London | 0 | 19,920 | +19,920 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,030 | +3,030 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,639 | +2,639 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with silicon content not exceeding 55%