Import/export HS code 720529: Various steel granules and powders
Granules and powders made from non-alloy steel
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 | 6,179,372 |
| Sweden | 3,237,760 |
| Italy | 1,576,231 |
| France | 1,504,021 |
| Egypt | 1,275,176 |
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 | 3,768,547 | 2,410,825 | -1,357,722 |
| Sweden | 1,374,185 | 1,863,575 | +489,390 |
| Italy | 820,178 | 756,053 | -64,125 |
| France | 753,173 | 750,848 | -2,325 |
| Egypt | 688,670 | 586,506 | -102,164 |
| Canada | 656,645 | 349,698 | -306,947 |
| Romania | 220,468 | 379,491 | +159,023 |
| United States | 197,187 | 249,427 | +52,240 |
| India | 172,045 | 176,089 | +4,044 |
| Netherlands | 179,915 | 125,151 | -54,764 |
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 | 3,660,033 |
| Sweden | 3,230,828 |
| China | 2,953,891 |
| Italy | 1,575,960 |
| France | 1,395,989 |
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 | 1,980,587 | 1,679,446 | -301,141 |
| Sweden | 1,367,982 | 1,862,846 | +494,864 |
| China | 1,966,763 | 987,128 | -979,635 |
| Italy | 819,907 | 756,053 | -63,854 |
| France | 702,581 | 693,408 | -9,173 |
| Egypt | 688,670 | 608,978 | -79,692 |
| Canada | 658,454 | 349,698 | -308,756 |
| United States | 377,102 | 337,716 | -39,386 |
| Romania | 220,468 | 379,491 | +159,023 |
| India | 230,921 | 141,468 | -89,453 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 12,434,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,835,128 |
| Air transport | 785,106 |
| Rail transport | 167,357 |
| Other | 5,636 |
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) | 6,329,104 | 6,105,280 | -223,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,288,963 | 1,546,165 | -742,798 |
| Air transport | 465,129 | 319,977 | -145,152 |
| Rail transport | 167,357 | 0 | -167,357 |
| Other | 4,346 | 1,290 | -3,056 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,352,173 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,257,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,070,205 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,912,465 |
| London | 1,803,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,597,921 | 1,754,252 | -843,669 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,345,315 | 912,079 | -433,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,222,806 | 847,399 | -375,407 |
| Eurotunnel | 739,904 | 1,172,561 | +432,657 |
| London | 506,378 | 1,297,519 | +791,141 |
| Purfleet | 977,921 | 769,084 | -208,837 |
| Felixstowe | 369,846 | 195,929 | -173,917 |
| Killingholme | 295,893 | 211,215 | -84,678 |
| Hull | 262,453 | 207,001 | -55,452 |
| Harwich | 136,329 | 119,093 | -17,236 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED | 58 |
| SG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 55 |
| XEROX (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 51 |
| METALLTECHNIK (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| POMETON LIMITED | 51 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| JBM INTERNATIONAL LTD | 32 |
| ITW LIMITED | 30 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,883,480 |
| Sweden | 1,738,733 |
| France | 844,122 |
| United States | 831,214 |
| Germany | 656,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,149,907 | 1,733,573 | +583,666 |
| Sweden | 816,687 | 922,046 | +105,359 |
| France | 518,765 | 325,357 | -193,408 |
| United States | 356,784 | 474,430 | +117,646 |
| Germany | 470,171 | 186,222 | -283,949 |
| Mexico | 356,313 | 94,158 | -262,155 |
| Ghana | 130,536 | 58,302 | -72,234 |
| Spain | 32,579 | 108,100 | +75,521 |
| Japan | 59,025 | 48,709 | -10,316 |
| Netherlands | 51,744 | 55,860 | +4,116 |
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) | 5,052,852 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,871,011 |
| Air transport | 1,000,555 |
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) | 2,199,413 | 2,853,439 | +654,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,790,952 | 1,080,059 | -710,893 |
| Air transport | 415,100 | 585,455 | +170,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,396,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,864,474 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,855,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,297,299 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 572,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 492,072 | 1,904,593 | +1,412,521 |
| Immingham Docks | 889,896 | 974,578 | +84,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,147,882 | 707,119 | -440,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,159,176 | 138,123 | -1,021,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 300,769 | 271,825 | -28,944 |
| Felixstowe | 154,484 | 76,607 | -77,877 |
| Bristol Airport | 58,131 | 163,375 | +105,244 |
| London | 84,414 | 58,302 | -26,112 |
| Dover | 28,837 | 56,088 | +27,251 |
| ZLC | 1,098 | 78,944 | +77,846 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Granules and powders made from non-alloy steel