Import/export HS code 72024910: Ultra-low carbon ferro-chromium
Ferro-chromium with less than 0.05% carbon. Used in high-quality stainless steel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,230,518 |
| Malta | 2,161,206 |
| Netherlands | 844,501 |
| France | 563,181 |
| Turkey | 291,518 |
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 | 1,093,690 | 1,136,828 | +43,138 |
| Malta | 853,007 | 1,308,199 | +455,192 |
| Netherlands | 719,315 | 125,186 | -594,129 |
| France | 199,239 | 363,942 | +164,703 |
| Turkey | 102,519 | 188,999 | +86,480 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 98,444 | +98,444 |
| China | 16,747 | 78,363 | +61,616 |
| Sweden | 0 | 9,196 | +9,196 |
| India | 1,611 | 0 | -1,611 |
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 | 5,382,315 |
| Turkey | 359,491 |
| India | 139,403 |
| South Africa | 121,666 |
| United States | 115,890 |
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 | 2,349,716 | 3,032,599 | +682,883 |
| Turkey | 170,492 | 188,999 | +18,507 |
| India | 139,403 | 0 | -139,403 |
| South Africa | 121,666 | 0 | -121,666 |
| United States | 115,890 | 0 | -115,890 |
| China | 26,371 | 87,559 | +61,188 |
| Netherlands | 60,693 | 0 | -60,693 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 5,895,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 400,261 |
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) | 2,863,354 | 3,031,670 | +168,316 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,774 | 277,487 | +154,713 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,943,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,437,165 |
| Felixstowe | 479,457 |
| Eurotunnel | 393,841 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,917,795 | 2,025,629 | +107,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 739,333 | 697,832 | -41,501 |
| Felixstowe | 116,687 | 362,770 | +246,083 |
| Eurotunnel | 192,280 | 201,561 | +9,281 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,946 | 8,204 | -5,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,125 | +10,125 |
| Thamesport | 4,190 | 0 | -4,190 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 3,036 | +3,036 |
| Harwich | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 217,698 |
| Netherlands | 136,754 |
| Egypt | 44,195 |
| Pakistan | 39,316 |
| United States | 36,277 |
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 | 184,397 | 33,301 | -151,096 |
| Netherlands | 83,687 | 53,067 | -30,620 |
| Egypt | 44,195 | 0 | -44,195 |
| Pakistan | 39,316 | 0 | -39,316 |
| United States | 36,277 | 0 | -36,277 |
| Ireland | 16,886 | 0 | -16,886 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 10,982 | +10,982 |
| India | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
| France | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
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) | 245,174 |
| Air transport | 223,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,236 |
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) | 191,276 | 53,898 | -137,378 |
| Air transport | 185,397 | 38,331 | -147,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,085 | 10,151 | -18,934 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 136,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,770 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,928 |
| Felixstowe | 50,298 |
| Southampton | 39,490 |
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 | 83,687 | 53,067 | -30,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,469 | 33,301 | -64,168 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,928 | 0 | -86,928 |
| Felixstowe | 39,316 | 10,982 | -28,334 |
| Southampton | 39,490 | 0 | -39,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,150 | 0 | -21,150 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,832 | 0 | -19,832 |
| Holyhead | 16,886 | 0 | -16,886 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
| ZLC | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72024910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ferro-chromium with less than 0.05% carbon. Used in high-quality stainless steel