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 | 18,467,448 |
| 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 | 7,379,861 | 11,087,587 | +3,707,726 |
| 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 | 487,899 | 261,761 | -226,138 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 263,127 | +263,127 |
| Brazil | 68,254 | 160,417 | +92,163 |
| 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 | 19,907,765 |
| Finland | 8,841,843 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 |
| Germany | 884,995 |
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 | 8,820,178 | 11,087,587 | +2,267,409 |
| 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 | 564,217 | 320,778 | -243,439 |
| Brazil | 68,254 | 160,417 | +92,163 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 204,110 | +204,110 |
| Denmark | 60,272 | 0 | -60,272 |
| China | 26,800 | 0 | -26,800 |
| United States | 9,863 | 0 | -9,863 |
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) | 24,964,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,440,852 |
| 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) | 13,453,540 | 11,511,004 | -1,942,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,212,504 | 4,228,348 | -984,156 |
| 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 | 21,063,552 |
| Felixstowe | 5,547,479 |
| Dover | 4,441,214 |
| Harwich | 2,521,732 |
| TRT | 492,437 |
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 | 12,243,232 | 8,820,320 | -3,422,912 |
| Felixstowe | 3,154,784 | 2,392,695 | -762,089 |
| Dover | 1,465,020 | 2,976,194 | +1,511,174 |
| Harwich | 1,306,581 | 1,215,151 | -91,430 |
| TRT | 230,207 | 262,230 | +32,023 |
| 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 |
| Thamesport | 4,137 | 0 | -4,137 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 275,625 |
| Italy | 44,780 |
| Belgium | 40,580 |
| 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 | 147,839 | 127,786 | -20,053 |
| Italy | 3,903 | 40,877 | +36,974 |
| Belgium | 0 | 40,580 | +40,580 |
| Sweden | 12,969 | 0 | -12,969 |
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) | 5,046,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,513 |
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) | 4,359,214 | 687,760 | -3,671,454 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,513 | 0 | -219,513 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,853,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 360,434 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,345 |
| Dover | 9,260 |
| 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 | 154,687 | 205,747 | +51,060 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,673 | 31,672 | +25,999 |
| Dover | 0 | 9,260 | +9,260 |
| 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