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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 1,217,349 |
| United States | 13,531 |
| China | 6,719 |
| Spain | 5,140 |
| Canada | 4,149 |
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 | 830,133 | 387,216 | -442,917 |
| United States | 0 | 13,531 | +13,531 |
| China | 5,538 | 1,181 | -4,357 |
| 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 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 907 | +907 |
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 | 1,217,349 |
| India | 8,675 |
| China | 6,719 |
| United States | 6,071 |
| Spain | 5,140 |
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 | 830,133 | 387,216 | -442,917 |
| India | 0 | 8,675 | +8,675 |
| China | 5,538 | 1,181 | -4,357 |
| United States | 0 | 6,071 | +6,071 |
| 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) | 1,226,624 |
| Air transport | 17,370 |
| 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) | 838,227 | 388,397 | -449,830 |
| Air transport | 8,534 | 8,836 | +302 |
| 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 | 1,131,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,044 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,675 |
| London | 4,149 |
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 | 744,270 | 387,216 | -357,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,863 | 1,181 | -84,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,140 | 6,714 | +1,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 8,675 | +8,675 |
| London | 4,149 | 0 | -4,149 |
| Felixstowe | 3,945 | 0 | -3,945 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,801 | 0 | -1,801 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,593 | 0 | -1,593 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,215 | +1,215 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,088 | +1,088 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 105,864 |
| Malaysia | 103,900 |
| Netherlands | 61,385 |
| China | 57,811 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 76,194 | 29,670 | -46,524 |
| Malaysia | 21,401 | 82,499 | +61,098 |
| Netherlands | 34,108 | 27,277 | -6,831 |
| China | 0 | 57,811 | +57,811 |
| United States | 45,392 | 0 | -45,392 |
| Belgium | 38,651 | 0 | -38,651 |
| France | 0 | 31,520 | +31,520 |
| Spain | 6,550 | 0 | -6,550 |
| Iceland | 3,320 | 1,080 | -2,240 |
| Estonia | 4,030 | 0 | -4,030 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 212,723 |
| Air transport | 10,851 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,563 | 90,155 | -67,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,413 | 140,310 | +67,897 |
| Air transport | 6,732 | 4,119 | -2,613 |
| 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 | 200,518 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,533 |
| Felixstowe | 61,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,490 |
| 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 | 135,471 | 65,047 | -70,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,722 | 57,811 | +12,089 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 61,569 | +61,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,382 | 25,108 | -2,274 |
| Southampton | 21,401 | 20,930 | -471 |
| ZLC | 879 | 2,169 | +1,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,494 | 0 | -2,494 |
| 000 | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 1,950 | +1,950 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,300 | 0 | -1,300 |
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