Import/export HS code 720310: Direct-reduced iron
Iron made by reducing iron ore without melting. Used in steelmaking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 52,150 |
| Netherlands | 36,269 |
| Norway | 14,546 |
| Belgium | 11,543 |
| United States | 3,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 21,477 | 30,673 | +9,196 |
| Netherlands | 34,989 | 1,280 | -33,709 |
| Norway | 14,546 | 0 | -14,546 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,543 | +11,543 |
| United States | 1,485 | 2,196 | +711 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 3,271 | +3,271 |
| Denmark | 3,193 | 0 | -3,193 |
| Germany | 1,756 | 0 | -1,756 |
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 | 52,150 |
| Norway | 39,546 |
| Belgium | 12,823 |
| Netherlands | 9,989 |
| United States | 3,681 |
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 | 21,477 | 30,673 | +9,196 |
| Norway | 39,546 | 0 | -39,546 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,823 | +12,823 |
| Netherlands | 9,989 | 0 | -9,989 |
| United States | 1,485 | 2,196 | +711 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 3,271 | +3,271 |
| Denmark | 3,193 | 0 | -3,193 |
| Germany | 1,756 | 0 | -1,756 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,007 |
| Air transport | 3,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,768 | 31,953 | -40,815 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,193 | 14,814 | +11,621 |
| Air transport | 1,485 | 2,196 | +711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 52,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,462 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 14,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 21,477 | 30,673 | +9,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,182 | 1,280 | -36,902 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 14,546 | 0 | -14,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 11,543 | +11,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,485 | 2,196 | +711 |
| Dover | 0 | 3,271 | +3,271 |
| Thamesport | 1,756 | 0 | -1,756 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 644,496 |
| Finland | 592,893 |
| Norway | 234,850 |
| Angola | 180,000 |
| Ireland | 98,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 531,531 | 112,965 | -418,566 |
| Finland | 545,577 | 47,316 | -498,261 |
| Norway | 76,250 | 158,600 | +82,350 |
| Angola | 0 | 180,000 | +180,000 |
| Ireland | 54,355 | 43,971 | -10,384 |
| China | 87,673 | 0 | -87,673 |
| Malaysia | 64,994 | 7,163 | -57,831 |
| Italy | 4,660 | 41,000 | +36,340 |
| Congo | 20,300 | 0 | -20,300 |
| Guyana | 0 | 16,773 | +16,773 |
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) | 1,101,523 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 824,449 |
| Air transport | 127,205 |
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) | 677,454 | 424,069 | -253,385 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 636,288 | 188,161 | -448,127 |
| Air transport | 103,903 | 23,302 | -80,601 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 531,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 483,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 326,880 |
| London | 193,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,041 |
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 | 531,531 | 0 | -531,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 327,636 | 156,100 | -171,536 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 266,506 | 60,374 | -206,132 |
| London | 46,041 | 147,316 | +101,275 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,150 | 19,891 | -79,259 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 109,864 | +109,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,673 | 13,541 | -74,132 |
| Holyhead | 54,355 | 43,971 | -10,384 |
| Southampton | 0 | 80,000 | +80,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,753 | 3,411 | -1,342 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron made by reducing iron ore without melting. Used in steelmaking