Import/export HS code 720293: Ferro-niobium
A mix of niobium and iron. Used in high-strength, low-alloy steels
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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 | 15,972,586 |
| France | 1,723,708 |
| China | 1,419,167 |
| Germany | 1,042,977 |
| Poland | 47,295 |
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 | 10,386,611 | 5,585,975 | -4,800,636 |
| France | 1,717,226 | 6,482 | -1,710,744 |
| China | 1,419,167 | 0 | -1,419,167 |
| Germany | 369,501 | 673,476 | +303,975 |
| Poland | 47,295 | 0 | -47,295 |
| Armenia | 0 | 7,224 | +7,224 |
| India | 2,380 | 0 | -2,380 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 15,818,832 |
| Canada | 3,072,663 |
| Netherlands | 827,263 |
| India | 227,636 |
| Germany | 197,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 11,330,291 | 4,488,541 | -6,841,750 |
| Canada | 1,864,939 | 1,207,724 | -657,215 |
| Netherlands | 596,391 | 230,872 | -365,519 |
| India | 2,380 | 225,256 | +222,876 |
| Germany | 76,264 | 120,764 | +44,500 |
| China | 71,915 | 0 | -71,915 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 13,576,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,638,798 |
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) | 8,253,017 | 5,323,522 | -2,929,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,689,163 | 949,635 | -4,739,528 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,779,643 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,166,157 |
| Felixstowe | 1,159,195 |
| Killingholme | 1,012,326 |
| Harwich | 774,111 |
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 | 10,543,691 | 5,235,952 | -5,307,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,145,051 | 21,106 | -1,123,945 |
| Felixstowe | 1,151,971 | 7,224 | -1,144,747 |
| Killingholme | 425,091 | 587,235 | +162,144 |
| Harwich | 577,727 | 196,384 | -381,343 |
| Dover | 98,649 | 225,256 | +126,607 |
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 | 6 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 411,950 |
| Netherlands | 175,986 |
| Canada | 167,453 |
| Ireland | 90,485 |
| Thailand | 59,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 411,950 | +411,950 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 175,986 | +175,986 |
| Canada | 44,308 | 123,145 | +78,837 |
| Ireland | 90,485 | 0 | -90,485 |
| Thailand | 59,980 | 0 | -59,980 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 29,030 | +29,030 |
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) | 663,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 266,471 |
| Air transport | 4,575 |
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) | 104,288 | 559,550 | +455,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,485 | 175,986 | +85,501 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,575 | +4,575 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 571,636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,986 |
| Holyhead | 90,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,980 |
| Felixstowe | 24,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 44,308 | 527,328 | +483,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 175,986 | +175,986 |
| Holyhead | 90,485 | 0 | -90,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,980 | 0 | -59,980 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 24,455 | +24,455 |
| Southampton | 0 | 7,767 | +7,767 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,575 | +4,575 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720293
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A mix of niobium and iron. Used in high-strength, low-alloy steels