Import/export HS code 720450: Remelted scrap ingots
Iron or steel scrap melted into ingots for reuse
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,084,848 |
| Latvia | 256,562 |
| Lithuania | 183,641 |
| Estonia | 183,172 |
| China | 3,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,895,555 | 1,189,293 | -706,262 |
| Latvia | 0 | 256,562 | +256,562 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 183,641 | +183,641 |
| Estonia | 183,172 | 0 | -183,172 |
| China | 3,537 | 0 | -3,537 |
| Singapore | 3,244 | 0 | -3,244 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,525,051 |
| Netherlands | 183,172 |
| China | 3,537 |
| United Kingdom | 3,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,895,555 | 1,629,496 | -266,059 |
| Netherlands | 183,172 | 0 | -183,172 |
| China | 3,537 | 0 | -3,537 |
| United Kingdom | 3,244 | 0 | -3,244 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 3,268,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 440,203 |
| Air transport | 6,781 |
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) | 2,078,727 | 1,189,293 | -889,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 440,203 | +440,203 |
| Air transport | 6,781 | 0 | -6,781 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,033,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 256,562 |
| London | 183,641 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,172 |
| Harwich | 51,130 |
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 | 1,844,425 | 1,189,293 | -655,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 256,562 | +256,562 |
| London | 0 | 183,641 | +183,641 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,172 | 0 | -183,172 |
| Harwich | 51,130 | 0 | -51,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,537 | 0 | -3,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,244 | 0 | -3,244 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 1 |
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 1 |
| FOSS U.K. LIMITED | 1 |
| S.J.M. ALLOYS & METALS LIMITED | 1 |
| ICD EUROPE LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,233,509 |
| Portugal | 1,133,807 |
| India | 390,215 |
| Pakistan | 24,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 0 | 1,233,509 | +1,233,509 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,133,807 | +1,133,807 |
| India | 250,000 | 140,215 | -109,785 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 24,305 | +24,305 |
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) | 2,781,836 |
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) | 250,000 | 2,531,836 | +2,281,836 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,133,807 |
| Middlesbrough | 786,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 503,959 |
| Felixstowe | 250,000 |
| Southampton | 107,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,133,807 | +1,133,807 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 786,573 | +786,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 503,959 | +503,959 |
| Felixstowe | 250,000 | 0 | -250,000 |
| Southampton | 0 | 107,497 | +107,497 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720450
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel scrap melted into ingots for reuse