Import/export HS code 26209995: Various unspecified metal waste
Other waste materials containing metals, not specifically listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 17,794,811 |
| Sweden | 6,569,457 |
| Greece | 2,903,950 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 |
| Finland | 2,272,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 5,271,698 | 12,523,113 | +7,251,415 |
| Sweden | 2,602,870 | 3,966,587 | +1,363,717 |
| Greece | 2,903,950 | 0 | -2,903,950 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 | 0 | -2,779,194 |
| Finland | 2,272,386 | 0 | -2,272,386 |
| Germany | 413,334 | 310,673 | -102,661 |
| Netherlands | 56,321 | 195,533 | +139,212 |
| Brazil | 68,254 | 104,780 | +36,526 |
| France | 83,676 | 0 | -83,676 |
| Denmark | 60,272 | 0 | -60,272 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 19,235,128 |
| Finland | 8,841,843 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 |
| Germany | 859,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 6,712,015 | 12,523,113 | +5,811,098 |
| Finland | 4,875,256 | 3,966,587 | -908,669 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 | 0 | -2,779,194 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 | 0 | -1,463,633 |
| Germany | 489,652 | 369,690 | -119,962 |
| Netherlands | 56,321 | 136,516 | +80,195 |
| Brazil | 68,254 | 104,780 | +36,526 |
| Denmark | 60,272 | 0 | -60,272 |
| China | 26,800 | 0 | -26,800 |
| Iceland | 18,251 | 879 | -17,372 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,242,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,415,199 |
| Air transport | 3,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,344,519 | 12,897,973 | +1,553,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,212,504 | 4,202,695 | -1,009,809 |
| Air transport | 2,505 | 897 | -1,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 20,335,278 |
| Felixstowe | 5,547,479 |
| Dover | 4,415,561 |
| Harwich | 2,521,732 |
| TRT | 481,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,976,960 | 9,358,318 | -1,618,642 |
| Felixstowe | 2,312,893 | 3,234,586 | +921,693 |
| Dover | 1,465,020 | 2,950,541 | +1,485,521 |
| Harwich | 1,306,581 | 1,215,151 | -91,430 |
| TRT | 211,963 | 269,201 | +57,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,004 | 37,003 | -51,001 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,136 | 34,989 | -11,147 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,556 | 0 | -79,556 |
| Killingholme | 47,522 | 0 | -47,522 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,251 | 879 | -17,372 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,892,533 |
| Germany | 273,695 |
| Belgium | 40,580 |
| Italy | 30,890 |
| Sweden | 12,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,414,016 | 478,517 | -3,935,499 |
| Germany | 145,899 | 127,796 | -18,103 |
| Belgium | 0 | 40,580 | +40,580 |
| Italy | 0 | 30,890 | +30,890 |
| Sweden | 63 | 12,906 | +12,843 |
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) | 5,028,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 222,438 |
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) | 4,337,540 | 690,689 | -3,646,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 222,438 | 0 | -222,438 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,853,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 358,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,715 |
| Tyne | 5,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,418,367 | 435,465 | -3,982,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 139,841 | 218,663 | +78,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,770 | 30,945 | +29,175 |
| Tyne | 0 | 5,616 | +5,616 |
Quick facts
HS code: 26209995
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other waste materials containing metals, not specifically listed elsewhere