Import/export HS code 720241: High-carbon ferro-chromium
Ferro-chromium with over 4% carbon. Used in stainless steel production
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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 | 40,892,902 |
| Kazakhstan | 14,390,050 |
| France | 7,409,294 |
| Finland | 6,824,543 |
| South Africa | 6,813,673 |
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 | 38,870,655 | 2,022,247 | -36,848,408 |
| Kazakhstan | 6,587,724 | 7,802,326 | +1,214,602 |
| France | 2,627,248 | 4,782,046 | +2,154,798 |
| Finland | 0 | 6,824,543 | +6,824,543 |
| South Africa | 109,388 | 6,704,285 | +6,594,897 |
| Turkey | 3,696,755 | 2,905,567 | -791,188 |
| Sweden | 3,649,513 | 43,798 | -3,605,715 |
| Albania | 1,075,703 | 373,160 | -702,543 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 833,872 | +833,872 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 528,244 | +528,244 |
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 | 40,382,023 |
| Kazakhstan | 14,920,594 |
| Finland | 14,041,463 |
| Turkey | 6,951,386 |
| Zimbabwe | 4,599,691 |
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 | 31,285,888 | 9,096,135 | -22,189,753 |
| Kazakhstan | 6,603,458 | 8,317,136 | +1,713,678 |
| Finland | 7,064,506 | 6,976,957 | -87,549 |
| Turkey | 3,696,755 | 3,254,631 | -442,124 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | 4,599,691 | +4,599,691 |
| Sweden | 3,633,779 | 0 | -3,633,779 |
| France | 2,435,634 | 0 | -2,435,634 |
| Albania | 1,103,769 | 585,358 | -518,411 |
| India | 965,037 | 280,670 | -684,367 |
| Brazil | 0 | 479,503 | +479,503 |
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 | 1 | 0 | -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) | 87,927,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,141,140 |
| Other | 386,540 |
| Air transport | 40,646 |
| Road transport | 9,889 |
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) | 55,920,421 | 32,006,721 | -23,913,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,237,794 | 1,903,346 | +665,552 |
| Other | 0 | 386,540 | +386,540 |
| Air transport | 18,393 | 22,253 | +3,860 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,889 | +9,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grimsby | 62,334,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,983,366 |
| Hull | 9,308,742 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,622,283 |
| TRT | 1,416,081 |
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 | 42,760,674 | 19,573,470 | -23,187,204 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,740,157 | 1,243,209 | -8,496,948 |
| Hull | 2,000,056 | 7,308,686 | +5,308,630 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 2,622,283 | +2,622,283 |
| TRT | 1,416,081 | 0 | -1,416,081 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,228,557 | +1,228,557 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 860,009 | +860,009 |
| Dover | 569,774 | 191,283 | -378,491 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,623 | 407,075 | +92,452 |
| 000 | 0 | 386,540 | +386,540 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 55 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 33 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 25 |
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 23 |
| MTALX LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 | 1,418,350 |
| Canada | 1,257,959 |
| Poland | 811,020 |
| Jordan | 420,303 |
| Germany | 337,607 |
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 | 755,990 | 662,360 | -93,630 |
| Canada | 591,807 | 666,152 | +74,345 |
| Poland | 460,470 | 350,550 | -109,920 |
| Jordan | 91,382 | 328,921 | +237,539 |
| Germany | 107,431 | 230,176 | +122,745 |
| United States | 254,614 | 0 | -254,614 |
| France | 202,889 | 17,361 | -185,528 |
| Thailand | 84,545 | 0 | -84,545 |
| Malaysia | 42,403 | 29,318 | -13,085 |
| Singapore | 25,517 | 43,975 | +18,458 |
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) | 3,008,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,651,401 |
| Air transport | 563,095 |
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) | 1,419,763 | 1,588,831 | +169,068 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,012,285 | 639,116 | -373,169 |
| Air transport | 315,382 | 247,713 | -67,669 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,088,941 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,011,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 976,867 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,623 |
| Dover | 238,687 |
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 | 1,004,922 | 1,084,019 | +79,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 614,848 | 396,640 | -218,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 545,685 | 431,182 | -114,503 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 260,686 | 136,937 | -123,749 |
| Dover | 47,595 | 191,092 | +143,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,118 | 39,084 | -65,034 |
| Southampton | 88,322 | 51,248 | -37,074 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,696 | 59,805 | +5,109 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 50,971 | +50,971 |
| Harwich | 22,400 | 12,300 | -10,100 |
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