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 | 6,334,791 |
| France | 6,032,268 |
| Spain | 4,284,439 |
| Italy | 1,594,572 |
| China | 1,072,456 |
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 | 3,188,482 | 3,146,309 | -42,173 |
| France | 2,372,871 | 3,659,397 | +1,286,526 |
| Spain | 2,899,488 | 1,384,951 | -1,514,537 |
| Italy | 786,646 | 807,926 | +21,280 |
| China | 504,046 | 568,410 | +64,364 |
| Slovenia | 232,692 | 382,057 | +149,365 |
| United States | 292,693 | 181,147 | -111,546 |
| South Africa | 76,842 | 124,457 | +47,615 |
| Canada | 20,484 | 120,133 | +99,649 |
| Ireland | 38,264 | 57,559 | +19,295 |
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 | 6,092,066 |
| France | 5,893,532 |
| Spain | 4,406,857 |
| Italy | 1,565,919 |
| China | 1,194,255 |
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 | 3,037,643 | 3,054,423 | +16,780 |
| France | 2,308,115 | 3,585,417 | +1,277,302 |
| Spain | 2,957,482 | 1,449,375 | -1,508,107 |
| Italy | 766,315 | 799,604 | +33,289 |
| China | 580,557 | 613,698 | +33,141 |
| Slovenia | 207,187 | 379,571 | +172,384 |
| United States | 339,905 | 184,875 | -155,030 |
| Taiwan | 146,384 | 60,739 | -85,645 |
| South Africa | 76,842 | 129,500 | +52,658 |
| Canada | 0 | 163,153 | +163,153 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 17,955,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,954,148 |
| Air transport | 293,818 |
| Other | 113,316 |
| 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) | 8,964,720 | 8,990,848 | +26,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,431,327 | 1,522,821 | +91,494 |
| Air transport | 244,679 | 49,139 | -195,540 |
| Other | 32,901 | 80,415 | +47,514 |
| 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 | 6,364,871 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,334,283 |
| Felixstowe | 3,243,265 |
| Dover | 1,510,113 |
| Killingholme | 1,224,801 |
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 | 2,344,394 | 4,020,477 | +1,676,083 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,872,599 | 1,461,684 | -1,410,915 |
| Felixstowe | 1,526,833 | 1,716,432 | +189,599 |
| Dover | 715,099 | 795,014 | +79,915 |
| Killingholme | 586,133 | 638,668 | +52,535 |
| London | 571,809 | 396,653 | -175,156 |
| Eurotunnel | 679,466 | 158,833 | -520,633 |
| Harwich | 297,046 | 449,005 | +151,959 |
| Purfleet | 327,561 | 375,689 | +48,128 |
| Southampton | 169,025 | 325,260 | +156,235 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KUHMICHEL ABRASIV LIMITED | 89 |
| HODGE CLEMCO LIMITED | 60 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 42 |
| PADDISON LIMITED | 42 |
| METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY LLC | 30 |
| METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY LLC | 27 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 25 |
| AIRBLAST LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 | 21 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 2,279,850 |
| Germany | 257,554 |
| 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 | 1,109,906 | 1,169,944 | +60,038 |
| Germany | 131,608 | 125,946 | -5,662 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 144,000 | +144,000 |
| Spain | 65,189 | 46,478 | -18,711 |
| Finland | 42,527 | 65,049 | +22,522 |
| Senegal | 73,622 | 2,874 | -70,748 |
| Sri Lanka | 49,588 | 20,150 | -29,438 |
| Italy | 34,672 | 21,294 | -13,378 |
| Israel | 0 | 53,554 | +53,554 |
| United States | 46,959 | 1,519 | -45,440 |
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) | 2,742,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 682,822 |
| Air transport | 120,549 |
| 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) | 1,379,568 | 1,363,301 | -16,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 284,814 | 398,008 | +113,194 |
| Air transport | 62,676 | 57,873 | -4,803 |
| 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 | 1,322,234 |
| Heysham | 500,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 352,264 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 331,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,645 |
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 | 574,212 | 748,022 | +173,810 |
| Heysham | 298,365 | 201,819 | -96,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 194,230 | 158,034 | -36,196 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,023 | 91,509 | -148,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,404 | 109,241 | -2,163 |
| Southampton | 19,037 | 174,332 | +155,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,207 | 106,748 | +52,541 |
| London | 73,622 | 61,099 | -12,523 |
| Milford | 45,697 | 56,015 | +10,318 |
| Poole | 0 | 46,478 | +46,478 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, grain-like pieces of iron or steel