Import/export HS code 720390: Various spongy iron products
Spongy iron and high-purity iron products not fitting other categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,592,609 |
| China | 129,767 |
| United States | 13,531 |
| Malaysia | 10,239 |
| Spain | 5,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 661,579 | 931,030 | +269,451 |
| China | 5,538 | 124,229 | +118,691 |
| United States | 4,856 | 8,675 | +3,819 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 10,239 | +10,239 |
| Spain | 5,140 | 0 | -5,140 |
| Canada | 4,149 | 0 | -4,149 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,946 | +2,946 |
| France | 1,801 | 0 | -1,801 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,215 | +1,215 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,592,609 |
| China | 129,767 |
| Malaysia | 9,332 |
| India | 8,675 |
| United States | 6,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 661,579 | 931,030 | +269,451 |
| China | 5,538 | 124,229 | +118,691 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 9,332 | +9,332 |
| India | 0 | 8,675 | +8,675 |
| United States | 4,856 | 1,215 | -3,641 |
| Spain | 5,140 | 0 | -5,140 |
| Canada | 4,149 | 0 | -4,149 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,946 | +2,946 |
| France | 1,801 | 0 | -1,801 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 907 | +907 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,724,932 |
| Air transport | 26,702 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,763 |
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) | 669,673 | 1,055,259 | +385,586 |
| Air transport | 13,390 | 13,312 | -78 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 9,763 | +9,763 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,516,105 |
| Felixstowe | 117,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,044 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,202 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,891 |
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 | 575,716 | 940,389 | +364,673 |
| Felixstowe | 3,945 | 113,689 | +109,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,863 | 1,181 | -84,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,996 | 3,206 | -6,790 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 8,891 | +8,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 8,675 | +8,675 |
| London | 4,149 | 0 | -4,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,801 | 0 | -1,801 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,593 | 0 | -1,593 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,215 | +1,215 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 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+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 144,721 |
| Germany | 131,945 |
| China | 86,671 |
| Netherlands | 62,168 |
| United States | 45,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 42,331 | 102,390 | +60,059 |
| Germany | 76,194 | 55,751 | -20,443 |
| China | 0 | 86,671 | +86,671 |
| Netherlands | 32,991 | 29,177 | -3,814 |
| United States | 45,392 | 0 | -45,392 |
| France | 0 | 31,520 | +31,520 |
| Belgium | 27,490 | 0 | -27,490 |
| India | 0 | 22,741 | +22,741 |
| Switzerland | 2,777 | 9,724 | +6,947 |
| Spain | 6,550 | 0 | -6,550 |
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) | 307,045 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 270,142 |
| Air transport | 11,954 |
| Other | 2,404 |
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) | 93,343 | 213,702 | +120,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,422 | 121,720 | -26,702 |
| Air transport | 8,682 | 3,272 | -5,410 |
| Other | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,942 |
| Felixstowe | 131,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,274 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,390 |
| Southampton | 42,331 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,330 | 96,612 | -29,718 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 131,250 | +131,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,722 | 80,552 | +34,830 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,382 | 27,008 | -374 |
| Southampton | 42,331 | 0 | -42,331 |
| ZLC | 879 | 2,169 | +1,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,494 | 0 | -2,494 |
| 000 | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,075 | 1,103 | +28 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,950 | 0 | -1,950 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spongy iron and high-purity iron products not fitting other categories