Import/export HS code 72022990: Various silicon ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys with silicon content below 55% and no specific magnesium range
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,842,306 |
| South Africa | 912,227 |
| Norway | 572,771 |
| Germany | 383,092 |
| Slovakia | 181,340 |
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 | 2,504,066 | 4,338,240 | +1,834,174 |
| South Africa | 258,434 | 653,793 | +395,359 |
| Norway | 181,499 | 391,272 | +209,773 |
| Germany | 217,829 | 165,263 | -52,566 |
| Slovakia | 57,669 | 123,671 | +66,002 |
| Brazil | 16,460 | 122,594 | +106,134 |
| Estonia | 0 | 57,825 | +57,825 |
| France | 0 | 51,538 | +51,538 |
| Slovenia | 44,568 | 0 | -44,568 |
| China | 19,477 | 22,371 | +2,894 |
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 | 7,388,020 |
| South Africa | 964,808 |
| Slovakia | 355,771 |
| Germany | 185,595 |
| Brazil | 139,054 |
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 | 2,650,853 | 4,737,167 | +2,086,314 |
| South Africa | 258,434 | 706,374 | +447,940 |
| Slovakia | 232,100 | 123,671 | -108,429 |
| Germany | 29,030 | 156,565 | +127,535 |
| Brazil | 16,460 | 122,594 | +106,134 |
| China | 64,045 | 46,257 | -17,788 |
| 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) | 8,017,032 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,227,733 |
| Air transport | 5,690 |
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) | 2,804,169 | 5,212,863 | +2,408,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 490,143 | 737,590 | +247,447 |
| Air transport | 5,690 | 0 | -5,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,566,086 |
| London Gateway Port | 619,458 |
| Dover | 503,839 |
| Felixstowe | 497,557 |
| 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 | 2,728,963 | 4,837,123 | +2,108,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,966 | 551,492 | +483,526 |
| Dover | 270,978 | 232,861 | -38,117 |
| Felixstowe | 226,405 | 271,152 | +44,747 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 57,825 | +57,825 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,690 | 0 | -5,690 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 20,185 |
| Belgium | 19,920 |
| Thailand | 5,669 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 20,185 | +20,185 |
| 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) | 3,030 |
| 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) | 0 | 3,030 | +3,030 |
| 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 | 20,185 |
| 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 | 0 | 20,185 | +20,185 |
| London | 0 | 19,920 | +19,920 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,030 | +3,030 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,639 | +2,639 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72022990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-alloys with silicon content below 55% and no specific magnesium range