Import/export HS code 720292: Ferro-vanadium
A mix of vanadium and iron. Used to improve steel strength and durability
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,061,748 |
| Poland | 186,333 |
| Czechia | 104,991 |
| China | 76,977 |
| Germany | 70,125 |
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 | 1,612,176 | 1,449,572 | -162,604 |
| Poland | 49,744 | 136,589 | +86,845 |
| Czechia | 0 | 104,991 | +104,991 |
| China | 0 | 76,977 | +76,977 |
| Germany | 70,125 | 0 | -70,125 |
| Sweden | 20,200 | 18,652 | -1,548 |
| Austria | 17,516 | 0 | -17,516 |
| India | 900 | 0 | -900 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,265,574 |
| Austria | 528,883 |
| Latvia | 358,174 |
| Ukraine | 186,333 |
| Czechia | 104,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,474,856 | 790,718 | -684,138 |
| Austria | 205,516 | 323,367 | +117,851 |
| Latvia | 0 | 358,174 | +358,174 |
| Ukraine | 49,744 | 136,589 | +86,845 |
| Czechia | 0 | 104,991 | +104,991 |
| South Korea | 0 | 72,942 | +72,942 |
| South Africa | 20,200 | 0 | -20,200 |
| Germany | 19,445 | 0 | -19,445 |
| India | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 3,271,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 268,334 |
| Air transport | 17,516 |
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) | 1,560,300 | 1,711,292 | +150,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 192,845 | 75,489 | -117,356 |
| Air transport | 17,516 | 0 | -17,516 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,265,833 |
| Killingholme | 388,032 |
| Dover | 296,116 |
| Harwich | 235,706 |
| Felixstowe | 201,857 |
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 | 867,507 | 1,398,326 | +530,819 |
| Killingholme | 388,032 | 0 | -388,032 |
| Dover | 54,536 | 241,580 | +187,044 |
| Harwich | 235,706 | 0 | -235,706 |
| Felixstowe | 127,338 | 74,519 | -52,819 |
| Hull | 76,837 | 69,898 | -6,939 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 17,516 | 0 | -17,516 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,189 | 0 | -3,189 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,458 | +2,458 |
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
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 417,941 |
| Singapore | 22,340 |
| Ireland | 13,073 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,566 |
| Canada | 1,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 209,133 | 208,808 | -325 |
| Singapore | 22,340 | 0 | -22,340 |
| Ireland | 13,073 | 0 | -13,073 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,566 | 0 | -4,566 |
| Canada | 1,477 | 0 | -1,477 |
| Sweden | 1,326 | 0 | -1,326 |
| United States | 0 | 951 | +951 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 420,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,906 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 210,610 | 209,759 | -851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,906 | 0 | -26,906 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,399 | 0 | -14,399 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 417,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,906 |
| Holyhead | 13,073 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,428 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 209,133 | 208,808 | -325 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,906 | 0 | -26,906 |
| Holyhead | 13,073 | 0 | -13,073 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,477 | 951 | -526 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,326 | 0 | -1,326 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720292
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A mix of vanadium and iron. Used to improve steel strength and durability