Import/export HS code 720241: High-carbon ferro-chromium
Ferro-chromium with over 4% carbon. Used in stainless steel production
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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 | 45,588,878 |
| Kazakhstan | 14,685,295 |
| France | 7,409,294 |
| South Africa | 6,813,673 |
| Turkey | 5,492,259 |
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 | 41,112,298 | 4,476,580 | -36,635,718 |
| Kazakhstan | 5,486,772 | 9,198,523 | +3,711,751 |
| France | 2,603,613 | 4,805,681 | +2,202,068 |
| South Africa | 109,388 | 6,704,285 | +6,594,897 |
| Turkey | 116,690 | 5,375,569 | +5,258,879 |
| Finland | 0 | 5,024,016 | +5,024,016 |
| Sweden | 4,494,131 | 48,018 | -4,446,113 |
| Germany | 1,866,041 | 0 | -1,866,041 |
| Albania | 1,286,343 | 438,990 | -847,353 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 833,872 | +833,872 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 46,218,559 |
| Kazakhstan | 15,223,274 |
| Finland | 12,682,891 |
| Turkey | 5,733,583 |
| Sweden | 4,475,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 35,016,389 | 11,202,170 | -23,814,219 |
| Kazakhstan | 5,505,721 | 9,717,553 | +4,211,832 |
| Finland | 5,803,711 | 6,879,180 | +1,075,469 |
| Turkey | 116,690 | 5,616,893 | +5,500,203 |
| Sweden | 4,475,182 | 0 | -4,475,182 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | 3,188,478 | +3,188,478 |
| France | 2,435,634 | 0 | -2,435,634 |
| Albania | 1,314,409 | 565,755 | -748,654 |
| New Caledonia | 1,594,408 | 0 | -1,594,408 |
| India | 842,987 | 340,911 | -502,076 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 92,587,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,966,959 |
| Other | 386,540 |
| Air transport | 40,646 |
| Road transport | 2,359 |
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) | 56,260,471 | 36,327,452 | -19,933,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,158,763 | 1,808,196 | +649,433 |
| Other | 0 | 386,540 | +386,540 |
| Air transport | 18,393 | 22,253 | +3,860 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,359 | +2,359 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grimsby | 66,553,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,258,120 |
| Hull | 9,102,418 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,622,283 |
| TRT | 1,858,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 42,802,768 | 23,750,580 | -19,052,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,822,655 | 1,435,465 | -9,387,190 |
| Hull | 758,337 | 8,344,081 | +7,585,744 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 2,622,283 | +2,622,283 |
| TRT | 1,858,036 | 0 | -1,858,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 860,009 | +860,009 |
| Dover | 515,021 | 251,000 | -264,021 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,623 | 407,075 | +92,452 |
| 000 | 0 | 386,540 | +386,540 |
| Killingholme | 202,192 | 83,418 | -118,774 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 52 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 33 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 25 |
| MTALX LIMITED | 21 |
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 21 |
| ASMET (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 14 |
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 14 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 6 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 1,755,168 |
| Canada | 1,223,292 |
| Poland | 789,970 |
| United States | 429,049 |
| Germany | 285,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 977,771 | 777,397 | -200,374 |
| Canada | 587,026 | 636,266 | +49,240 |
| Poland | 451,720 | 338,250 | -113,470 |
| United States | 429,049 | 0 | -429,049 |
| Germany | 118,511 | 167,467 | +48,956 |
| France | 202,889 | 0 | -202,889 |
| Peru | 169,476 | 0 | -169,476 |
| Jordan | 91,382 | 74,868 | -16,514 |
| Brazil | 101,446 | 0 | -101,446 |
| Thailand | 84,545 | 0 | -84,545 |
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) | 3,378,448 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,574,339 |
| Air transport | 600,456 |
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) | 2,095,104 | 1,283,344 | -811,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,050,979 | 523,360 | -527,619 |
| Air transport | 239,322 | 361,134 | +121,812 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,981,975 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,115,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 994,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 427,432 |
| Southampton | 314,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 921,320 | 1,060,655 | +139,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 960,717 | 154,599 | -806,118 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 634,826 | 359,206 | -275,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,980 | 245,452 | +63,472 |
| Southampton | 262,757 | 51,248 | -211,509 |
| Felixstowe | 169,476 | 16,842 | -152,634 |
| Dover | 47,595 | 125,070 | +77,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 118,511 | 39,084 | -79,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,342 | 64,711 | +7,369 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 50,971 | +50,971 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-chromium with over 4% carbon. Used in stainless steel production