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 | 5,410,865 |
| South Africa | 637,051 |
| Norway | 516,408 |
| Germany | 305,880 |
| Brazil | 139,054 |
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 | 2,028,109 | 3,382,756 | +1,354,647 |
| South Africa | 156,307 | 480,744 | +324,437 |
| Norway | 61,019 | 455,389 | +394,370 |
| Germany | 140,662 | 165,218 | +24,556 |
| Brazil | 16,460 | 122,594 | +106,134 |
| Slovakia | 1,024 | 118,220 | +117,196 |
| Slovenia | 44,568 | 0 | -44,568 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 23,886 | +23,886 |
| China | 19,477 | 0 | -19,477 |
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 | 5,891,518 |
| South Africa | 638,094 |
| Slovakia | 293,675 |
| Brazil | 139,054 |
| Germany | 117,081 |
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 | 2,054,416 | 3,837,102 | +1,782,686 |
| South Africa | 156,307 | 481,787 | +325,480 |
| Slovakia | 119,636 | 174,039 | +54,403 |
| Brazil | 16,460 | 122,594 | +106,134 |
| Germany | 7,682 | 109,399 | +101,717 |
| China | 64,045 | 23,886 | -40,159 |
| 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 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,288,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 922,699 |
| 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) | 2,220,353 | 4,067,691 | +1,847,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,583 | 681,116 | +439,533 |
| 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 | 6,001,070 |
| Felixstowe | 419,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 399,676 |
| Dover | 390,205 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,690 |
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 | 2,111,178 | 3,889,892 | +1,778,714 |
| Felixstowe | 124,278 | 295,514 | +171,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,966 | 331,710 | +263,744 |
| Dover | 158,514 | 231,691 | +73,177 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 495,748 |
| Spain | 460,655 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 225,000 | 270,748 | +45,748 |
| Spain | 126,436 | 334,219 | +207,783 |
| 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) | 996,508 |
| 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) | 351,436 | 645,072 | +293,636 |
| 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 | 495,748 |
| Poole | 305,210 |
| Portsmouth | 155,445 |
| 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 | 225,000 | 270,748 | +45,748 |
| Poole | 126,436 | 178,774 | +52,338 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 155,445 | +155,445 |
| 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