Import/export HS code 720429: Various steel waste and scrap
Waste and scrap from other types of steel, not stainless
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 13,758,696 |
| Ireland | 1,315,129 |
| Guyana | 512,078 |
| Mexico | 451,419 |
| Australia | 219,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 7,077,208 | 6,681,488 | -395,720 |
| Ireland | 862,983 | 452,146 | -410,837 |
| Guyana | 512,078 | 0 | -512,078 |
| Mexico | 451,419 | 0 | -451,419 |
| Australia | 0 | 219,198 | +219,198 |
| Netherlands | 45,748 | 162,664 | +116,916 |
| Finland | 124,630 | 44,148 | -80,482 |
| France | 71,679 | 59,132 | -12,547 |
| Israel | 104,257 | 0 | -104,257 |
| Germany | 86,324 | 0 | -86,324 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 10,467,342 |
| Japan | 4,254,851 |
| Australia | 219,198 |
| Netherlands | 208,412 |
| Finland | 168,778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 8,040,705 | 2,426,637 | -5,614,068 |
| Japan | 0 | 4,254,851 | +4,254,851 |
| Australia | 0 | 219,198 | +219,198 |
| Netherlands | 45,748 | 162,664 | +116,916 |
| Finland | 124,630 | 44,148 | -80,482 |
| France | 53,224 | 52,932 | -292 |
| Israel | 104,257 | 0 | -104,257 |
| Germany | 86,324 | 0 | -86,324 |
| Iceland | 57,000 | 0 | -57,000 |
| United States | 33,090 | 4,209 | -28,881 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 15,306,327 |
| Other | 1,285,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 474,838 |
| Air transport | 18,569 |
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) | 8,393,441 | 6,912,886 | -1,480,555 |
| Other | 862,983 | 422,935 | -440,048 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 185,883 | 288,955 | +103,072 |
| Air transport | 2,693 | 15,876 | +13,183 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Montrose | 13,528,120 |
| 000 | 1,285,918 |
| Hull | 542,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 472,050 |
| Goole | 324,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 7,324,387 | 6,203,733 | -1,120,654 |
| 000 | 862,983 | 422,935 | -440,048 |
| Hull | 530,740 | 11,605 | -519,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 278,192 | 193,858 | -84,334 |
| Goole | 0 | 324,906 | +324,906 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 219,198 | +219,198 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 69,372 | 72,585 | +3,213 |
| Dover | 80,310 | 48,344 | -31,966 |
| Middlesbrough | 124,630 | 0 | -124,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,257 | 0 | -104,257 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 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+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 86,590,794 |
| Pakistan | 79,035,430 |
| Spain | 8,750,312 |
| Netherlands | 8,590,895 |
| Turkey | 6,570,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 59,783,687 | 26,807,107 | -32,976,580 |
| Pakistan | 57,077,741 | 21,957,689 | -35,120,052 |
| Spain | 7,074,064 | 1,676,248 | -5,397,816 |
| Netherlands | 2,372,996 | 6,217,899 | +3,844,903 |
| Turkey | 6,570,976 | 0 | -6,570,976 |
| United States | 2,017,162 | 1,648,662 | -368,500 |
| Thailand | 3,044,321 | 560,995 | -2,483,326 |
| Finland | 2,883,414 | 0 | -2,883,414 |
| Morocco | 1,435,826 | 1,063,650 | -372,176 |
| Malaysia | 2,190,479 | 176,133 | -2,014,346 |
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) | 200,938,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,122,396 |
| Air transport | 5,067 |
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) | 140,267,363 | 60,671,163 | -79,596,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,073,676 | 3,048,720 | -8,024,956 |
| Air transport | 3,067 | 2,000 | -1,067 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 74,714,572 |
| Felixstowe | 51,781,952 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,307,640 |
| Hull | 16,296,198 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 13,780,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 49,647,201 | 25,067,371 | -24,579,830 |
| Felixstowe | 40,079,017 | 11,702,935 | -28,376,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,947,781 | 3,359,859 | -13,587,922 |
| Hull | 15,199,891 | 1,096,307 | -14,103,584 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 11,594,163 | 2,186,567 | -9,407,596 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,413,707 | 4,126,513 | -4,287,194 |
| Swansea | 0 | 7,174,695 | +7,174,695 |
| Belfast Port | 759,725 | 3,735,519 | +2,975,794 |
| Southampton | 1,398,307 | 579,585 | -818,722 |
| Tyne | 833,642 | 1,089,658 | +256,016 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste and scrap from other types of steel, not stainless