Import/export HS code 720230: Ferro-silico-manganese
A mix of manganese, silicon, and iron. Used to improve steel quality
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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 | 27,260,808 |
| Georgia | 8,697,283 |
| Spain | 3,172,608 |
| India | 2,770,819 |
| Netherlands | 2,674,360 |
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 | 12,521,992 | 14,738,816 | +2,216,824 |
| Georgia | 4,509,286 | 4,187,997 | -321,289 |
| Spain | 2,718,280 | 454,328 | -2,263,952 |
| India | 204,052 | 2,566,767 | +2,362,715 |
| Netherlands | 2,435,055 | 239,305 | -2,195,750 |
| France | 844,099 | 41,227 | -802,872 |
| Ukraine | 604,843 | 0 | -604,843 |
| Poland | 166,902 | 0 | -166,902 |
| Switzerland | 133,305 | 0 | -133,305 |
| Brazil | 0 | 102,910 | +102,910 |
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 | 28,689,857 |
| Georgia | 8,697,283 |
| India | 5,662,853 |
| France | 1,867,196 |
| Ukraine | 771,745 |
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 | 14,448,363 | 14,241,494 | -206,869 |
| Georgia | 4,509,286 | 4,187,997 | -321,289 |
| India | 2,717,820 | 2,945,033 | +227,213 |
| France | 1,308,718 | 558,478 | -750,240 |
| Ukraine | 771,745 | 0 | -771,745 |
| Spain | 0 | 295,438 | +295,438 |
| Zambia | 220,730 | 0 | -220,730 |
| South Africa | 146,781 | 0 | -146,781 |
| Brazil | 0 | 102,910 | +102,910 |
| Malaysia | 62,221 | 0 | -62,221 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 41,117,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,398,159 |
| Air transport | 1,044 |
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) | 19,086,922 | 22,030,889 | +2,943,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,097,698 | 300,461 | -4,797,237 |
| Air transport | 1,044 | 0 | -1,044 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 24,043,342 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,388,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,262,298 |
| Dover | 2,645,473 |
| Grimsby | 2,526,270 |
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 | 12,492,652 | 11,550,690 | -941,962 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,200,654 | 4,187,997 | -1,012,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,165,926 | 3,096,372 | +930,446 |
| Dover | 2,493,374 | 152,099 | -2,341,275 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 2,526,270 | +2,526,270 |
| Hull | 661,266 | 148,362 | -512,904 |
| Felixstowe | 204,052 | 530,599 | +326,547 |
| Eurotunnel | 568,167 | 0 | -568,167 |
| Killingholme | 207,503 | 0 | -207,503 |
| London | 154,548 | 0 | -154,548 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 184,363 |
| Sweden | 52,296 |
| Israel | 12,437 |
| Germany | 4,695 |
| Italy | 3,340 |
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 | 15,691 | 168,672 | +152,981 |
| Sweden | 0 | 52,296 | +52,296 |
| Israel | 9,827 | 2,610 | -7,217 |
| Germany | 4,210 | 485 | -3,725 |
| Italy | 3,340 | 0 | -3,340 |
| Argentina | 0 | 1,244 | +1,244 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,472 |
| Air transport | 8,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,827 | 171,282 | +161,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,691 | 52,781 | +37,090 |
| Air transport | 7,550 | 1,244 | -6,306 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 221,453 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,437 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,550 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,244 |
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 | 0 | 221,453 | +221,453 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,691 | 0 | -15,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,827 | 2,610 | -7,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,550 | 0 | -7,550 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,244 | +1,244 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A mix of manganese, silicon, and iron. Used to improve steel quality