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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* 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 | 2,433,665 |
| Malta | 1,751,517 |
| Netherlands | 896,704 |
| France | 378,838 |
| 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 | 1,494,558 | 939,107 | -555,451 |
| Malta | 980,262 | 771,255 | -209,007 |
| Netherlands | 864,118 | 32,586 | -831,532 |
| France | 97,655 | 281,183 | +183,528 |
| Turkey | 102,519 | 188,999 | +86,480 |
| Sweden | 127,847 | 0 | -127,847 |
| Belgium | 107,876 | 0 | -107,876 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 98,444 | +98,444 |
| China | 18,351 | 5,583 | -12,768 |
| 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 | 5,004,617 |
| Turkey | 359,491 |
| China | 174,047 |
| India | 139,403 |
| Kazakhstan | 136,147 |
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 | 2,891,666 | 2,112,951 | -778,715 |
| Turkey | 170,492 | 188,999 | +18,507 |
| China | 158,840 | 15,207 | -143,633 |
| India | 139,403 | 0 | -139,403 |
| Kazakhstan | 136,147 | 0 | -136,147 |
| South Africa | 121,666 | 0 | -121,666 |
| United States | 115,890 | 0 | -115,890 |
| Netherlands | 60,693 | 0 | -60,693 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,685,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 426,836 |
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) | 3,562,543 | 2,122,575 | -1,439,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,254 | 194,582 | -37,672 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,488,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,638,375 |
| Felixstowe | 408,281 |
| Eurotunnel | 304,551 |
| Killingholme | 122,739 |
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 | 2,077,419 | 1,410,723 | -666,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,240,067 | 398,308 | -841,759 |
| Felixstowe | 118,291 | 289,990 | +171,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,655 | 206,896 | +109,241 |
| Killingholme | 122,739 | 0 | -122,739 |
| Harwich | 120,490 | 0 | -120,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,946 | 8,204 | -5,742 |
| Thamesport | 4,190 | 0 | -4,190 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 3,036 | +3,036 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 219,756 |
| Netherlands | 140,394 |
| Taiwan | 101,982 |
| Egypt | 44,195 |
| Pakistan | 39,316 |
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 | 186,455 | 33,301 | -153,154 |
| Netherlands | 95,350 | 45,044 | -50,306 |
| Taiwan | 91,000 | 10,982 | -80,018 |
| Egypt | 44,195 | 0 | -44,195 |
| Pakistan | 39,316 | 0 | -39,316 |
| Ireland | 38,412 | 0 | -38,412 |
| United States | 19,832 | 16,445 | -3,387 |
| India | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
| France | 0 | 1,000 | +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) | 338,126 |
| Air transport | 225,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,450 |
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) | 265,655 | 72,471 | -193,184 |
| Air transport | 186,455 | 39,331 | -147,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,450 | 0 | -62,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 141,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,394 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,770 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,986 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 130,316 | 10,982 | -119,334 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,350 | 45,044 | -50,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,469 | 33,301 | -64,168 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,986 | 0 | -88,986 |
| Southampton | 23,045 | 16,445 | -6,600 |
| Holyhead | 38,412 | 0 | -38,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,150 | 0 | -21,150 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,832 | 0 | -19,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,000 | +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