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 | 63,577 |
| Belgium | 17,290 |
| Norway | 14,546 |
| Netherlands | 11,269 |
| 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 | 32,026 | 31,551 | -475 |
| Belgium | 0 | 17,290 | +17,290 |
| Norway | 14,546 | 0 | -14,546 |
| Netherlands | 9,989 | 1,280 | -8,709 |
| United States | 3,681 | 0 | -3,681 |
| Luxembourg | 3,271 | 0 | -3,271 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,007 | +3,007 |
| Germany | 1,756 | 0 | -1,756 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,020 | +1,020 |
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 | 63,577 |
| Belgium | 18,570 |
| Norway | 14,546 |
| 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 | 32,026 | 31,551 | -475 |
| Belgium | 0 | 18,570 | +18,570 |
| Norway | 14,546 | 0 | -14,546 |
| Netherlands | 9,989 | 0 | -9,989 |
| United States | 3,681 | 0 | -3,681 |
| Luxembourg | 3,271 | 0 | -3,271 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,007 | +3,007 |
| Germany | 1,756 | 0 | -1,756 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,020 | +1,020 |
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) | 91,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,588 |
| 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) | 58,317 | 32,831 | -25,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,271 | 21,317 | +18,046 |
| Air transport | 3,681 | 0 | -3,681 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 63,577 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,290 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 14,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,276 |
| 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 | 32,026 | 31,551 | -475 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 17,290 | +17,290 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 14,546 | 0 | -14,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,989 | 4,287 | -5,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,681 | 0 | -3,681 |
| Dover | 3,271 | 0 | -3,271 |
| Thamesport | 1,756 | 0 | -1,756 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,020 | +1,020 |
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 |
| Norway | 282,100 |
| Angola | 200,153 |
| Ireland | 90,117 |
| China | 56,232 |
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 | 644,496 | 0 | -644,496 |
| Norway | 144,800 | 137,300 | -7,500 |
| Angola | 180,000 | 20,153 | -159,847 |
| Ireland | 46,786 | 43,331 | -3,455 |
| China | 56,232 | 0 | -56,232 |
| Malaysia | 42,210 | 7,163 | -35,047 |
| Finland | 47,316 | 0 | -47,316 |
| Germany | 10,797 | 35,955 | +25,158 |
| Italy | 3,500 | 41,000 | +37,500 |
| Congo | 20,300 | 0 | -20,300 |
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) | 1,118,914 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 294,812 |
| Air transport | 124,519 |
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) | 1,012,092 | 106,822 | -905,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 133,151 | 161,661 | +28,510 |
| Air transport | 85,439 | 39,080 | -46,359 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 531,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 279,600 |
| London | 147,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,515 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 109,864 |
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 | 142,300 | 137,300 | -5,000 |
| London | 147,316 | 0 | -147,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,346 | 38,169 | -41,177 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 109,864 | 0 | -109,864 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,049 | 81,830 | +60,781 |
| Holyhead | 46,786 | 43,331 | -3,455 |
| Southampton | 80,000 | 0 | -80,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,333 | 4,440 | -60,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,093 | 911 | -5,182 |
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