Import/export HS code 720529: Various steel granules and powders
Granules and powders made from non-alloy 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 | 6,447,845 |
| Sweden | 3,295,870 |
| France | 1,639,856 |
| Italy | 1,622,440 |
| Egypt | 1,317,640 |
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 | 3,655,408 | 2,792,437 | -862,971 |
| Sweden | 1,453,338 | 1,842,532 | +389,194 |
| France | 744,224 | 895,632 | +151,408 |
| Italy | 804,040 | 818,400 | +14,360 |
| Egypt | 694,060 | 623,580 | -70,480 |
| Canada | 683,901 | 442,820 | -241,081 |
| Romania | 197,484 | 399,468 | +201,984 |
| United States | 189,438 | 249,126 | +59,688 |
| India | 208,188 | 186,051 | -22,137 |
| Netherlands | 192,015 | 147,702 | -44,313 |
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 | 3,646,627 |
| Sweden | 3,288,938 |
| China | 3,200,576 |
| Italy | 1,622,169 |
| France | 1,527,464 |
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 | 1,974,271 | 1,672,356 | -301,915 |
| Sweden | 1,447,135 | 1,841,803 | +394,668 |
| China | 1,859,775 | 1,340,801 | -518,974 |
| Italy | 803,769 | 818,400 | +14,631 |
| France | 728,897 | 798,567 | +69,670 |
| Egypt | 694,060 | 646,052 | -48,008 |
| Canada | 685,710 | 442,820 | -242,890 |
| United States | 381,453 | 359,966 | -21,487 |
| Romania | 197,484 | 399,468 | +201,984 |
| India | 257,222 | 161,272 | -95,950 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +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) | 12,715,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,087,308 |
| Air transport | 911,878 |
| Rail transport | 204,045 |
| Other | 6,864 |
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) | 6,062,390 | 6,653,255 | +590,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,336,457 | 1,750,851 | -585,606 |
| Air transport | 601,527 | 310,351 | -291,176 |
| Rail transport | 183,432 | 20,613 | -162,819 |
| Other | 4,760 | 2,104 | -2,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,589,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,420,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,255,184 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,925,883 |
| London | 1,694,748 |
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 | 2,508,645 | 2,080,806 | -427,839 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,377,961 | 1,042,275 | -335,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,394,401 | 860,783 | -533,618 |
| Eurotunnel | 554,550 | 1,371,333 | +816,783 |
| London | 468,597 | 1,226,151 | +757,554 |
| Purfleet | 954,909 | 733,811 | -221,098 |
| Felixstowe | 396,847 | 212,926 | -183,921 |
| Killingholme | 267,719 | 307,257 | +39,538 |
| Hull | 254,127 | 207,763 | -46,364 |
| Harwich | 106,042 | 170,715 | +64,673 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED | 57 |
| SG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 54 |
| XEROX (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 50 |
| METALLTECHNIK (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| POMETON LIMITED | 50 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| JBM INTERNATIONAL LTD | 31 |
| 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 | 3,446,334 |
| Sweden | 1,843,189 |
| France | 870,824 |
| United States | 756,042 |
| Germany | 655,339 |
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 | 1,712,761 | 1,733,573 | +20,812 |
| Sweden | 811,044 | 1,032,145 | +221,101 |
| France | 427,762 | 443,062 | +15,300 |
| United States | 326,079 | 429,963 | +103,884 |
| Germany | 399,419 | 255,920 | -143,499 |
| Mexico | 270,942 | 179,529 | -91,413 |
| Ghana | 114,177 | 74,661 | -39,516 |
| Luxembourg | 97,225 | 35,810 | -61,415 |
| Italy | 64,697 | 52,444 | -12,253 |
| Spain | 22,669 | 92,553 | +69,884 |
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) | 5,569,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,040,496 |
| Air transport | 904,811 |
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) | 2,653,242 | 2,916,649 | +263,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,647,039 | 1,393,457 | -253,582 |
| Air transport | 379,459 | 525,352 | +145,893 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,417,111 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,004,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,955,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,752,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 603,382 |
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 | 421,447 | 1,995,664 | +1,574,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,086,303 | 918,395 | -167,908 |
| Immingham Docks | 825,702 | 1,129,774 | +304,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,722,387 | 29,895 | -1,692,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 278,381 | 325,001 | +46,620 |
| Felixstowe | 111,265 | 96,117 | -15,148 |
| London | 68,055 | 74,661 | +6,606 |
| Bristol Airport | 58,131 | 57,844 | -287 |
| Dover | 28,837 | 47,512 | +18,675 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,285 | 25,726 | -11,559 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Granules and powders made from non-alloy steel