Import/export HS code 720249: Various ferro-chromium
Ferro-chromium with carbon content below 4%
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,333,161 |
| Netherlands | 3,244,428 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,342,524 |
| Malta | 2,161,206 |
| Brazil | 1,642,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,587,159 | 1,746,002 | +158,843 |
| Netherlands | 2,754,887 | 489,541 | -2,265,346 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,425,346 | 917,178 | -508,168 |
| Malta | 853,007 | 1,308,199 | +455,192 |
| Brazil | 1,031,932 | 610,403 | -421,529 |
| Latvia | 951,056 | 0 | -951,056 |
| France | 273,177 | 392,340 | +119,163 |
| China | 158,186 | 294,894 | +136,708 |
| Turkey | 102,519 | 188,999 | +86,480 |
| Lithuania | 215,054 | 0 | -215,054 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,983,472 |
| Kazakhstan | 3,058,318 |
| Brazil | 1,917,110 |
| India | 1,206,430 |
| South Africa | 769,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,341,699 | 3,641,773 | +300,074 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,020,950 | 1,037,368 | -983,582 |
| Brazil | 1,153,124 | 763,986 | -389,138 |
| India | 864,223 | 342,207 | -522,016 |
| South Africa | 769,370 | 0 | -769,370 |
| Turkey | 479,686 | 188,999 | -290,687 |
| Latvia | 593,323 | 0 | -593,323 |
| China | 182,126 | 337,233 | +155,107 |
| Netherlands | 223,964 | 44,901 | -179,063 |
| United States | 115,890 | 0 | -115,890 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,028,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,679,305 |
| Other | 650,968 |
| Air transport | 2,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,882,231 | 4,146,527 | -1,735,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,304,188 | 2,375,117 | -929,071 |
| Other | 650,968 | 0 | -650,968 |
| Air transport | 1,940 | 953 | -987 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,744,800 |
| Dover | 4,043,474 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,017,779 |
| Felixstowe | 877,168 |
| 499 | 727,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,381,298 | 2,363,502 | -3,017,796 |
| Dover | 2,017,845 | 2,025,629 | +7,784 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,017,779 | 0 | -1,017,779 |
| Felixstowe | 257,166 | 620,002 | +362,836 |
| 499 | 0 | 727,332 | +727,332 |
| 000 | 650,968 | 0 | -650,968 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,216 | 279,291 | +37,075 |
| Hull | 130,208 | 209,728 | +79,520 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 219,175 | +219,175 |
| Killingholme | 100,791 | 49,914 | -50,877 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 47 |
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 37 |
| SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED | 30 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 17 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 17 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 14 |
| SPECIAL MELTED PRODUCTS LIMITED | 12 |
| PARALLOY LIMITED | 10 |
| ASMET (UK) LIMITED | 8 |
| HARALD PIHL LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 226,823 |
| Netherlands | 192,467 |
| Germany | 114,091 |
| Egypt | 103,751 |
| Austria | 52,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 193,522 | 33,301 | -160,221 |
| Netherlands | 126,317 | 66,150 | -60,167 |
| Germany | 113,116 | 975 | -112,141 |
| Egypt | 44,195 | 59,556 | +15,361 |
| Austria | 52,198 | 0 | -52,198 |
| United States | 38,507 | 3,069 | -35,438 |
| Pakistan | 39,316 | 0 | -39,316 |
| France | 20,668 | 4,537 | -16,131 |
| Ireland | 16,886 | 0 | -16,886 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 10,982 | +10,982 |
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) | 317,512 |
| Air transport | 267,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 249,745 |
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) | 192,703 | 124,809 | -67,894 |
| Air transport | 220,976 | 46,912 | -174,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,149 | 14,596 | -220,553 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 148,109 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,518 |
| Southampton | 99,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,434 | 2,717 | -160,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,687 | 64,422 | -19,265 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,699 | 40,641 | -59,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,277 | 1,241 | -119,036 |
| Southampton | 39,490 | 59,556 | +20,066 |
| Felixstowe | 81,946 | 10,982 | -70,964 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,577 | 0 | -22,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,832 | 0 | -19,832 |
| Holyhead | 16,886 | 0 | -16,886 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720249
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-chromium with carbon content below 4%