Import/export HS code 720270: Ferro-molybdenum
A mix of molybdenum and iron. Used to strengthen steel and alloys
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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 | 9,453,517 |
| Belgium | 2,418,340 |
| Austria | 866,469 |
| France | 442,665 |
| Sweden | 370,320 |
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 | 4,714,536 | 4,738,981 | +24,445 |
| Belgium | 1,274,436 | 1,143,904 | -130,532 |
| Austria | 203,472 | 662,997 | +459,525 |
| France | 403,035 | 39,630 | -363,405 |
| Sweden | 116,445 | 253,875 | +137,430 |
| Germany | 186,277 | 169,787 | -16,490 |
| Poland | 152,648 | 0 | -152,648 |
| Switzerland | 116,274 | 0 | -116,274 |
| India | 4,496 | 16,264 | +11,768 |
| United States | 15,739 | 0 | -15,739 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Armenia | 3,969,751 |
| Belgium | 3,639,577 |
| India | 1,765,292 |
| United Kingdom | 1,723,339 |
| Austria | 1,132,848 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 1,655,624 | 2,314,127 | +658,503 |
| Belgium | 2,320,263 | 1,319,314 | -1,000,949 |
| India | 266,362 | 1,498,930 | +1,232,568 |
| United Kingdom | 1,384,189 | 339,150 | -1,045,039 |
| Austria | 359,979 | 772,869 | +412,890 |
| South Korea | 478,581 | 377,333 | -101,248 |
| Chile | 352,921 | 143,638 | -209,283 |
| China | 232,588 | 48,583 | -184,005 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 113,924 | 0 | -113,924 |
| Germany | 7,188 | 82,943 | +75,755 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,883,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,084 |
| Air transport | 163,173 |
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) | 7,084,962 | 6,798,124 | -286,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,657 | 87,427 | +770 |
| Air transport | 15,739 | 147,434 | +131,695 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,087,331 |
| Dover | 1,665,330 |
| Eurotunnel | 268,599 |
| Felixstowe | 248,227 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,707 |
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 | 5,867,194 | 5,220,137 | -647,057 |
| Dover | 636,639 | 1,028,691 | +392,052 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,136 | 85,463 | -97,673 |
| Felixstowe | 113,924 | 134,303 | +20,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,648 | 67,059 | -85,589 |
| Harwich | 51,063 | 157,083 | +106,020 |
| London | 80,964 | 122,573 | +41,609 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 106,442 | +106,442 |
| Killingholme | 86,051 | 0 | -86,051 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 70,242 | +70,242 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MTALX LIMITED | 22 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 15 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 11 |
| EURAC LIMITED | 10 |
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 9 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 6 |
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 5 |
| WILLIAM ROWLAND LIMITED | 4 |
| MULTI WELD ALLOYS LIMITED | 2 |
| JJ METALS & ALLOYS LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 203,589,179 |
| Mexico | 76,615,248 |
| Spain | 71,250,785 |
| Sweden | 61,543,237 |
| Germany | 34,758,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 99,580,602 | 104,008,577 | +4,427,975 |
| Mexico | 46,103,368 | 30,511,880 | -15,591,488 |
| Spain | 42,557,046 | 28,693,739 | -13,863,307 |
| Sweden | 32,297,915 | 29,245,322 | -3,052,593 |
| Germany | 20,581,374 | 14,177,255 | -6,404,119 |
| France | 6,636,955 | 7,979,590 | +1,342,635 |
| Italy | 7,884,979 | 4,632,800 | -3,252,179 |
| Argentina | 2,192,164 | 10,308,618 | +8,116,454 |
| United States | 9,823,462 | 1,966,842 | -7,856,620 |
| Finland | 4,637,143 | 5,421,343 | +784,200 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 398,633,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,378,795 |
| Air transport | 208,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,832,592 | 190,800,466 | -17,032,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,802,871 | 54,575,924 | -14,226,947 |
| Air transport | 8,165 | 200,284 | +192,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 245,755,934 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,832,405 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,673,202 |
| London | 37,512,310 |
| Southampton | 22,480,177 |
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 | 120,661,437 | 125,094,497 | +4,433,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,584,140 | 15,248,265 | -35,335,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,255,340 | 23,417,862 | -8,837,478 |
| London | 17,943,283 | 19,569,027 | +1,625,744 |
| Southampton | 9,090 | 22,471,087 | +22,461,997 |
| Hull | 12,507,511 | 9,021,753 | -3,485,758 |
| Poole | 15,898,751 | 5,421,184 | -10,477,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,789,941 | 9,447,978 | +1,658,037 |
| Portsmouth | 8,308,405 | 6,149,820 | -2,158,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,756,570 | 2,246,387 | -5,510,183 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720270
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A mix of molybdenum and iron. Used to strengthen steel and alloys