Import/export HS code 810197: Tungsten waste and scrap
Recyclable tungsten materials, including leftover pieces and used products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,783,896 |
| United States | 4,767,475 |
| Netherlands | 3,189,934 |
| South Korea | 2,370,324 |
| Germany | 1,841,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,444,008 | 2,339,888 | -104,120 |
| United States | 1,755,241 | 3,012,234 | +1,256,993 |
| Netherlands | 1,608,534 | 1,581,400 | -27,134 |
| South Korea | 1,154,466 | 1,215,858 | +61,392 |
| Germany | 820,135 | 1,021,306 | +201,171 |
| South Africa | 676,035 | 336,344 | -339,691 |
| France | 426,492 | 209,922 | -216,570 |
| Israel | 297,842 | 203,867 | -93,975 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 277,510 | 219,170 | -58,340 |
| Austria | 0 | 464,438 | +464,438 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,260,841 |
| Germany | 3,903,487 |
| United States | 3,155,447 |
| South Korea | 2,609,843 |
| Austria | 1,108,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,976,585 | 4,284,256 | +1,307,671 |
| Germany | 1,434,759 | 2,468,728 | +1,033,969 |
| United States | 1,638,908 | 1,516,539 | -122,369 |
| South Korea | 1,154,466 | 1,455,377 | +300,911 |
| Austria | 548,308 | 560,584 | +12,276 |
| South Africa | 676,035 | 336,344 | -339,691 |
| Netherlands | 556,436 | 0 | -556,436 |
| Israel | 297,842 | 203,867 | -93,975 |
| Singapore | 82,684 | 205,439 | +122,755 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 277,510 | 0 | -277,510 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 13,047,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,568,011 |
| Air transport | 1,510,574 |
| Other | 461,166 |
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) | 6,782,155 | 6,265,243 | -516,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,861,569 | 3,706,442 | +844,873 |
| Air transport | 233,654 | 1,276,920 | +1,043,266 |
| Other | 0 | 461,166 | +461,166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,585,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,716,541 |
| Southampton | 2,885,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,835,994 |
| Dover | 1,749,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,531,432 | 4,054,501 | +523,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,696,665 | 2,019,876 | +323,211 |
| Southampton | 1,534,751 | 1,350,772 | -183,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,341,065 | 494,929 | -846,136 |
| Dover | 515,275 | 1,233,829 | +718,554 |
| London | 747,165 | 548,246 | -198,919 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 818,356 | +818,356 |
| 000 | 0 | 461,166 | +461,166 |
| Manchester Airport | 85,949 | 205,144 | +119,195 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,649 | 156,218 | +41,569 |
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 | 10 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-06 | 7 |
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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,394,421 |
| United States | 3,450,155 |
| France | 2,876,967 |
| Austria | 1,892,580 |
| Australia | 1,351,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,351,174 | 11,043,247 | +2,692,073 |
| United States | 330,733 | 3,119,422 | +2,788,689 |
| France | 796,068 | 2,080,899 | +1,284,831 |
| Austria | 948,310 | 944,270 | -4,040 |
| Australia | 700,243 | 651,486 | -48,757 |
| Japan | 415,457 | 707,890 | +292,433 |
| Slovenia | 383,810 | 302,096 | -81,714 |
| Netherlands | 389,301 | 31,681 | -357,620 |
| Sweden | 326,090 | 0 | -326,090 |
| Belgium | 171,474 | 0 | -171,474 |
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) | 25,281,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,297,324 |
| Air transport | 432,257 |
| Road transport | 63,808 |
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) | 10,599,081 | 14,682,125 | +4,083,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,444,021 | 3,853,303 | +1,409,282 |
| Air transport | 2,873 | 429,384 | +426,511 |
| Road transport | 63,808 | 0 | -63,808 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,029,138 |
| Felixstowe | 8,725,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,514,332 |
| Southampton | 3,221,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,505,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,961,884 | 6,067,254 | +105,370 |
| Felixstowe | 3,535,688 | 5,189,908 | +1,654,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,102,518 | 2,411,814 | +1,309,296 |
| Southampton | 1,154,231 | 2,067,217 | +912,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,129 | 1,503,262 | +1,501,133 |
| Dover | 332,690 | 503,763 | +171,073 |
| Harwich | 356,080 | 220,952 | -135,128 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,885 | 405,659 | +330,774 |
| Hull | 319,236 | 0 | -319,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,386 | 253,788 | +252,402 |
Quick facts
HS code: 810197
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable tungsten materials, including leftover pieces and used products