Import/export HS code 72024190: Very high-carbon ferro-chromium
Ferro-chromium with over 6% carbon. Used in heavy-duty steelmaking
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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 | 45,051,416 |
| Kazakhstan | 14,470,979 |
| 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 | 44,508,608 | 542,808 | -43,965,800 |
| Kazakhstan | 5,660,202 | 8,810,777 | +3,150,575 |
| France | 2,627,248 | 4,782,046 | +2,154,798 |
| South Africa | 109,388 | 6,704,285 | +6,594,897 |
| Turkey | 3,696,755 | 1,795,504 | -1,901,251 |
| Finland | 0 | 5,024,016 | +5,024,016 |
| Sweden | 3,649,513 | 34,434 | -3,615,079 |
| Albania | 1,218,755 | 362,969 | -855,786 |
| 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 | 46,218,559 |
| Kazakhstan | 14,992,159 |
| Finland | 12,240,936 |
| Turkey | 5,733,583 |
| Sweden | 3,633,779 |
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 | 37,122,424 | 9,096,135 | -28,026,289 |
| Kazakhstan | 5,675,936 | 9,316,223 | +3,640,287 |
| Finland | 7,064,506 | 5,176,430 | -1,888,076 |
| Turkey | 3,696,755 | 2,036,828 | -1,659,927 |
| Sweden | 3,633,779 | 0 | -3,633,779 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | 3,188,478 | +3,188,478 |
| France | 2,435,634 | 0 | -2,435,634 |
| Albania | 1,246,821 | 489,734 | -757,087 |
| India | 896,102 | 256,205 | -639,897 |
| Brazil | 0 | 415,587 | +415,587 |
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) | 89,355,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,797,454 |
| Other | 241,655 |
| 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) | 60,948,180 | 28,407,124 | -32,541,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,137,880 | 1,659,574 | +521,694 |
| Other | 0 | 241,655 | +241,655 |
| 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 | 64,958,940 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,045,065 |
| Hull | 9,070,460 |
| 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 | 48,597,210 | 16,361,730 | -32,235,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,168,395 | 876,670 | -9,291,725 |
| Hull | 758,337 | 8,312,123 | +7,553,786 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 2,622,283 | +2,622,283 |
| TRT | 1,416,081 | 0 | -1,416,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 860,009 | +860,009 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,623 | 407,075 | +92,452 |
| Dover | 483,620 | 161,653 | -321,967 |
| Killingholme | 202,192 | 83,418 | -118,774 |
| 000 | 0 | 241,655 | +241,655 |
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 | 1,482,453 |
| Canada | 1,072,363 |
| Poland | 746,020 |
| Germany | 285,978 |
| United States | 209,883 |
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 | 785,526 | 696,927 | -88,599 |
| Canada | 595,583 | 476,780 | -118,803 |
| Poland | 448,770 | 297,250 | -151,520 |
| Germany | 121,824 | 164,154 | +42,330 |
| United States | 209,883 | 0 | -209,883 |
| France | 202,889 | 0 | -202,889 |
| Jordan | 91,382 | 74,868 | -16,514 |
| Thailand | 84,545 | 0 | -84,545 |
| Singapore | 39,305 | 27,355 | -11,950 |
| South Africa | 0 | 40,148 | +40,148 |
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) | 2,696,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,274,859 |
| Air transport | 510,014 |
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) | 1,493,670 | 1,202,874 | -290,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 795,812 | 479,047 | -316,765 |
| Air transport | 315,252 | 194,762 | -120,490 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,696,436 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 918,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 711,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,623 |
| Southampton | 271,602 |
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 | 716,251 | 980,185 | +263,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 603,148 | 314,893 | -288,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 557,065 | 154,599 | -402,466 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 260,686 | 136,937 | -123,749 |
| Southampton | 220,354 | 51,248 | -169,106 |
| Dover | 47,595 | 125,070 | +77,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 118,511 | 39,084 | -79,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,566 | 57,825 | +3,259 |
| Harwich | 22,400 | 0 | -22,400 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 16,842 | +16,842 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72024190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-chromium with over 6% carbon. Used in heavy-duty steelmaking