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 | 5,943,216 |
| France | 5,926,563 |
| Spain | 3,772,603 |
| Italy | 1,523,944 |
| China | 1,043,708 |
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 | 2,993,483 | 2,949,733 | -43,750 |
| France | 2,464,961 | 3,461,602 | +996,641 |
| Spain | 2,669,187 | 1,103,416 | -1,565,771 |
| Italy | 760,573 | 763,371 | +2,798 |
| China | 526,726 | 516,982 | -9,744 |
| Slovenia | 239,229 | 362,415 | +123,186 |
| United States | 279,683 | 163,521 | -116,162 |
| South Africa | 95,872 | 105,427 | +9,555 |
| Canada | 20,484 | 120,133 | +99,649 |
| Ireland | 46,536 | 49,287 | +2,751 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,787,827 |
| Germany | 5,771,693 |
| Spain | 3,895,021 |
| Italy | 1,495,291 |
| China | 1,164,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,397,925 | 3,389,902 | +991,977 |
| Germany | 2,896,687 | 2,875,006 | -21,681 |
| Spain | 2,727,181 | 1,167,840 | -1,559,341 |
| Italy | 740,242 | 755,049 | +14,807 |
| China | 601,957 | 562,270 | -39,687 |
| Slovenia | 213,724 | 359,929 | +146,205 |
| United States | 326,895 | 167,249 | -159,646 |
| South Africa | 95,872 | 110,470 | +14,598 |
| Canada | 0 | 163,153 | +163,153 |
| Taiwan | 97,317 | 60,739 | -36,578 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 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) | 16,922,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,862,340 |
| Air transport | 245,398 |
| 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) | 8,622,881 | 8,299,744 | -323,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,475,763 | 1,386,577 | -89,186 |
| Air transport | 198,502 | 46,896 | -151,606 |
| Other | 55,352 | 57,964 | +2,612 |
| 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 | 6,235,808 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,822,447 |
| Felixstowe | 3,028,085 |
| Dover | 1,470,894 |
| 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 | 2,399,388 | 3,836,420 | +1,437,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,647,558 | 1,174,889 | -1,472,669 |
| Felixstowe | 1,413,672 | 1,614,413 | +200,741 |
| Dover | 741,613 | 729,281 | -12,332 |
| Killingholme | 629,748 | 595,053 | -34,695 |
| London | 522,448 | 396,653 | -125,795 |
| Eurotunnel | 643,721 | 158,833 | -484,888 |
| Harwich | 301,270 | 391,370 | +90,100 |
| Purfleet | 315,961 | 341,929 | +25,968 |
| Southampton | 206,063 | 288,222 | +82,159 |
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
|
12 |
|
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 | 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 | 2,159,907 |
| Germany | 253,160 |
| Taiwan | 144,000 |
| Finland | 107,576 |
| Spain | 106,189 |
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 | 1,084,825 | 1,075,082 | -9,743 |
| Germany | 127,214 | 125,946 | -1,268 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 144,000 | +144,000 |
| Finland | 64,102 | 43,474 | -20,628 |
| Spain | 59,711 | 46,478 | -13,233 |
| Sri Lanka | 35,909 | 20,150 | -15,759 |
| Israel | 0 | 53,554 | +53,554 |
| Italy | 34,846 | 17,501 | -17,345 |
| United States | 46,959 | 1,519 | -45,440 |
| Norway | 13,335 | 27,932 | +14,597 |
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) | 2,599,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 585,592 |
| 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) | 1,343,168 | 1,256,699 | -86,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,941 | 374,651 | +163,710 |
| Air transport | 63,573 | 56,976 | -6,597 |
| 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 | 1,213,022 |
| Heysham | 493,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 347,946 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 310,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 197,037 |
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 | 527,311 | 685,711 | +158,400 |
| Heysham | 317,997 | 175,774 | -142,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 196,418 | 151,528 | -44,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,181 | 86,176 | -138,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,578 | 107,459 | +17,881 |
| Southampton | 19,037 | 174,332 | +155,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,189 | 78,766 | -3,423 |
| Milford | 45,697 | 56,015 | +10,318 |
| London | 0 | 61,099 | +61,099 |
| 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