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 | 8,848,958 |
| Belgium | 2,114,877 |
| Austria | 638,782 |
| France | 482,028 |
| Germany | 320,928 |
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 | 5,252,666 | 3,596,292 | -1,656,374 |
| Belgium | 1,274,436 | 840,441 | -433,995 |
| Austria | 271,393 | 367,389 | +95,996 |
| France | 442,398 | 39,630 | -402,768 |
| Germany | 76,703 | 244,225 | +167,522 |
| Poland | 255,775 | 0 | -255,775 |
| Sweden | 116,445 | 0 | -116,445 |
| Switzerland | 116,274 | 0 | -116,274 |
| United States | 15,739 | 0 | -15,739 |
| India | 4,496 | 6,626 | +2,130 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,020,544 |
| Armenia | 3,308,587 |
| United Kingdom | 1,723,536 |
| South Korea | 855,914 |
| Austria | 834,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,061,466 | 959,078 | -2,102,388 |
| Armenia | 1,101,616 | 2,206,971 | +1,105,355 |
| United Kingdom | 1,568,019 | 155,517 | -1,412,502 |
| South Korea | 478,581 | 377,333 | -101,248 |
| Austria | 310,889 | 524,030 | +213,141 |
| India | 266,362 | 554,332 | +287,970 |
| Netherlands | 430,956 | 82,439 | -348,517 |
| Chile | 352,921 | 30,370 | -322,551 |
| China | 232,588 | 0 | -232,588 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 113,924 | +113,924 |
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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 12,293,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 525,160 |
| Air transport | 109,503 |
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) | 7,292,973 | 5,000,839 | -2,292,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,613 | 7,547 | -510,066 |
| Air transport | 15,739 | 93,764 | +78,025 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,878,687 |
| Dover | 1,210,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 430,956 |
| Harwich | 300,769 |
| London | 258,632 |
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 | 6,060,350 | 3,818,337 | -2,242,013 |
| Dover | 605,119 | 605,423 | +304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 430,956 | 0 | -430,956 |
| Harwich | 182,132 | 118,637 | -63,495 |
| London | 136,059 | 122,573 | -13,486 |
| Eurotunnel | 157,271 | 80,341 | -76,930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,648 | 67,059 | -85,589 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 196,016 | +196,016 |
| Killingholme | 86,051 | 0 | -86,051 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 52,772 | +52,772 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MTALX LIMITED | 19 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 15 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 11 |
| EURAC LIMITED | 10 |
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 8 |
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 5 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 4 |
| WILLIAM ROWLAND LIMITED | 3 |
| JJ METALS & ALLOYS LIMITED | 2 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 162,596,798 |
| Mexico | 80,332,589 |
| Spain | 71,824,076 |
| Sweden | 57,394,140 |
| Germany | 40,809,484 |
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 | 91,143,723 | 71,453,075 | -19,690,648 |
| Mexico | 55,468,036 | 24,864,553 | -30,603,483 |
| Spain | 42,477,345 | 29,346,731 | -13,130,614 |
| Sweden | 30,970,288 | 26,423,852 | -4,546,436 |
| Germany | 27,330,319 | 13,479,165 | -13,851,154 |
| Italy | 11,498,007 | 5,281,745 | -6,216,262 |
| United States | 10,563,271 | 4,185,286 | -6,377,985 |
| France | 5,963,579 | 7,738,876 | +1,775,297 |
| Argentina | 0 | 11,940,238 | +11,940,238 |
| Finland | 4,021,914 | 3,971,369 | -50,545 |
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) | 351,656,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,151,385 |
| Air transport | 223,918 |
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) | 197,312,797 | 154,343,521 | -42,969,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,010,219 | 50,141,166 | -35,869,053 |
| Air transport | 23,634 | 200,284 | +176,650 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 210,260,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,833,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,841,568 |
| London | 33,714,950 |
| Poole | 24,004,259 |
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 | 124,073,246 | 86,187,746 | -37,885,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,784,315 | 22,049,024 | -35,735,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,183,074 | 22,658,494 | -9,524,580 |
| London | 16,528,025 | 17,186,925 | +658,900 |
| Poole | 18,259,098 | 5,745,161 | -12,513,937 |
| Hull | 12,834,689 | 9,633,424 | -3,201,265 |
| Southampton | 9,090 | 14,828,733 | +14,819,643 |
| Portsmouth | 7,037,043 | 7,421,182 | +384,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,393,677 | 7,255,633 | +861,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,301,990 | 4,377,462 | -924,528 |
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