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 | 28,058,802 |
| Georgia | 8,472,351 |
| Spain | 4,992,010 |
| Netherlands | 4,032,563 |
| India | 3,213,222 |
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 | 11,537,388 | 16,521,414 | +4,984,026 |
| Georgia | 3,395,322 | 5,077,029 | +1,681,707 |
| Spain | 4,596,641 | 395,369 | -4,201,272 |
| Netherlands | 2,925,069 | 1,107,494 | -1,817,575 |
| India | 789,434 | 2,423,788 | +1,634,354 |
| France | 844,099 | 41,227 | -802,872 |
| Ukraine | 823,620 | 0 | -823,620 |
| Poland | 166,902 | 0 | -166,902 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 133,305 | +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 | 31,446,214 |
| Georgia | 8,472,351 |
| India | 7,116,733 |
| France | 1,867,196 |
| Ukraine | 990,522 |
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 | 15,422,122 | 16,024,092 | +601,970 |
| Georgia | 3,395,322 | 5,077,029 | +1,681,707 |
| India | 3,526,623 | 3,590,110 | +63,487 |
| France | 1,228,716 | 638,480 | -590,236 |
| Ukraine | 990,522 | 0 | -990,522 |
| South Africa | 354,546 | 0 | -354,546 |
| Spain | 0 | 295,438 | +295,438 |
| Zambia | 146,253 | 74,477 | -71,776 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 43,442,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,485,539 |
| 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) | 19,106,871 | 24,335,407 | +5,228,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,018,410 | 1,467,129 | -4,551,281 |
| 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 | 25,908,957 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,382,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,817,627 |
| Dover | 3,060,387 |
| 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 | 12,702,830 | 13,206,127 | +503,297 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,305,467 | 5,077,029 | +771,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,806,316 | 3,011,311 | -795,005 |
| Dover | 2,198,285 | 862,102 | -1,336,183 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 2,526,270 | +2,526,270 |
| Felixstowe | 789,434 | 530,599 | -258,835 |
| Hull | 563,820 | 245,808 | -318,012 |
| Eurotunnel | 492,887 | 211,003 | -281,884 |
| Killingholme | 168,963 | 38,540 | -130,423 |
| London | 60,801 | 93,747 | +32,946 |
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 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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+ | 5 |
| 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 | 4,210 |
| 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 | 0 | -4,210 |
| Italy | 3,340 | 0 | -3,340 |
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) | 67,987 |
| Air transport | 7,550 |
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 | 52,296 | +36,605 |
| Air transport | 7,550 | 0 | -7,550 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 220,968 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,437 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,550 |
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 | 220,968 | +220,968 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,691 | 0 | -15,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,827 | 2,610 | -7,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,550 | 0 | -7,550 |
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