Import/export HS code 720510: Iron or steel granules
Small, grain-like pieces of iron or steel
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,300,107 |
| France | 5,819,999 |
| Spain | 4,425,197 |
| Italy | 1,553,146 |
| China | 1,139,142 |
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 | 3,151,226 | 3,148,881 | -2,345 |
| France | 2,430,306 | 3,389,693 | +959,387 |
| Spain | 2,871,331 | 1,553,866 | -1,317,465 |
| Italy | 762,334 | 790,812 | +28,478 |
| China | 597,119 | 542,023 | -55,096 |
| Slovenia | 256,131 | 318,068 | +61,937 |
| United States | 230,462 | 243,378 | +12,916 |
| South Africa | 76,842 | 124,457 | +47,615 |
| Ireland | 77,165 | 48,540 | -28,625 |
| Canada | 20,484 | 103,515 | +83,031 |
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 | 6,044,479 |
| France | 5,685,452 |
| Spain | 4,547,615 |
| Italy | 1,532,815 |
| China | 1,251,633 |
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 | 3,021,154 | 3,023,325 | +2,171 |
| France | 2,371,052 | 3,314,400 | +943,348 |
| Spain | 2,929,325 | 1,618,290 | -1,311,035 |
| Italy | 742,003 | 790,812 | +48,809 |
| China | 671,037 | 580,596 | -90,441 |
| United States | 316,974 | 247,106 | -69,868 |
| Slovenia | 226,437 | 315,582 | +89,145 |
| Taiwan | 146,384 | 60,739 | -85,645 |
| South Africa | 76,842 | 129,500 | +52,658 |
| Canada | 0 | 146,535 | +146,535 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 17,789,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,007,889 |
| Air transport | 295,452 |
| Other | 108,479 |
| Road transport | 15,808 |
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) | 8,950,247 | 8,838,765 | -111,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,513,495 | 1,494,394 | -19,101 |
| Air transport | 229,586 | 65,866 | -163,720 |
| Other | 33,673 | 74,806 | +41,133 |
| Road transport | 0 | 15,808 | +15,808 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,097,740 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,475,041 |
| Felixstowe | 3,198,971 |
| Dover | 1,471,306 |
| Killingholme | 1,259,343 |
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 | 2,388,292 | 3,709,448 | +1,321,156 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,844,442 | 1,630,599 | -1,213,843 |
| Felixstowe | 1,543,429 | 1,655,542 | +112,113 |
| Dover | 751,226 | 720,080 | -31,146 |
| Killingholme | 547,380 | 711,963 | +164,583 |
| London | 547,703 | 421,039 | -126,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 679,791 | 149,616 | -530,175 |
| Harwich | 234,994 | 499,184 | +264,190 |
| Purfleet | 326,207 | 337,805 | +11,598 |
| Southampton | 169,025 | 308,642 | +139,617 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KUHMICHEL ABRASIV LIMITED | 88 |
| HODGE CLEMCO LIMITED | 59 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| PADDISON LIMITED | 41 |
| METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY LLC | 29 |
| METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY LLC | 26 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 25 |
| AIRBLAST LIMITED | 22 |
| LECO INSTRUMENTS (U.K.) LIMITED | 17 |
| GRAEPEL PERFORATORS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,263,385 |
| Germany | 251,610 |
| Taiwan | 144,000 |
| Spain | 111,667 |
| Finland | 107,576 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,112,842 | 1,150,543 | +37,701 |
| Germany | 131,608 | 120,002 | -11,606 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 144,000 | +144,000 |
| Spain | 61,538 | 50,129 | -11,409 |
| Finland | 42,527 | 65,049 | +22,522 |
| Senegal | 73,622 | 2,874 | -70,748 |
| Sri Lanka | 55,324 | 20,150 | -35,174 |
| United Arab Emirates | 63,317 | 0 | -63,317 |
| Italy | 31,016 | 23,008 | -8,008 |
| Israel | 0 | 53,554 | +53,554 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,266 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 1,266 | +1,266 |
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) | 2,722,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 677,504 |
| Air transport | 191,783 |
| Other | 4,110 |
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) | 1,378,969 | 1,343,997 | -34,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,379 | 389,125 | +100,746 |
| Air transport | 132,813 | 58,970 | -73,843 |
| Other | 0 | 4,110 | +4,110 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,266,754 |
| Heysham | 529,454 |
| Liverpool Docks | 352,559 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 592,174 | 674,580 | +82,406 |
| Heysham | 280,010 | 249,444 | -30,566 |
| Liverpool Docks | 187,614 | 164,945 | -22,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,288 | 93,791 | -141,497 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,969 | 102,171 | -12,798 |
| Southampton | 19,037 | 174,332 | +155,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,407 | 105,788 | +50,381 |
| London | 73,622 | 61,099 | -12,523 |
| Milford | 66,187 | 44,975 | -21,212 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 65,202 | 0 | -65,202 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, grain-like pieces of iron or steel