Import/export HS code 810530: Cobalt waste and scrap
Recyclable cobalt materials, including leftover pieces or discarded cobalt 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,634,269 |
| France | 2,928,611 |
| Netherlands | 2,877,671 |
| China | 2,703,050 |
| Romania | 2,136,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,515,428 | 2,118,841 | -396,587 |
| France | 1,338,263 | 1,590,348 | +252,085 |
| Netherlands | 1,485,877 | 1,391,794 | -94,083 |
| China | 1,009,065 | 1,693,985 | +684,920 |
| Romania | 826,091 | 1,310,472 | +484,381 |
| Singapore | 1,640,207 | 90,968 | -1,549,239 |
| India | 1,062,982 | 388,660 | -674,322 |
| Germany | 1,010,772 | 366,007 | -644,765 |
| Japan | 542,692 | 491,742 | -50,950 |
| Ireland | 588,544 | 127,003 | -461,541 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,823,929 |
| China | 3,037,391 |
| Romania | 2,999,107 |
| Germany | 2,538,009 |
| Netherlands | 2,311,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,551,508 | 2,272,421 | -279,087 |
| China | 1,250,705 | 1,786,686 | +535,981 |
| Romania | 826,091 | 2,173,016 | +1,346,925 |
| Germany | 1,763,560 | 774,449 | -989,111 |
| Netherlands | 1,308,152 | 1,003,658 | -304,494 |
| Singapore | 1,640,207 | 90,968 | -1,549,239 |
| France | 814,049 | 690,281 | -123,768 |
| India | 821,342 | 295,959 | -525,383 |
| Japan | 523,145 | 491,742 | -31,403 |
| Ireland | 588,544 | 126,920 | -461,624 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 12,454,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,757,056 |
| Air transport | 490,243 |
| Road transport | 323,354 |
| Other | 194,896 |
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) | 7,035,972 | 5,418,904 | -1,617,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,938,947 | 4,818,109 | -120,838 |
| Air transport | 367,201 | 123,042 | -244,159 |
| Road transport | 295,789 | 27,565 | -268,224 |
| Other | 194,896 | 0 | -194,896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,498,451 |
| Dover | 3,917,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,599,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,414,122 |
| Southampton | 1,292,188 |
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 | 4,113,616 | 2,384,835 | -1,728,781 |
| Dover | 1,351,241 | 2,566,497 | +1,215,256 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,080,173 | 1,519,616 | +439,443 |
| Immingham Docks | 774,718 | 639,404 | -135,314 |
| Southampton | 458,947 | 833,241 | +374,294 |
| Hull | 403,756 | 774,685 | +370,929 |
| Killingholme | 958,122 | 150,584 | -807,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 891,922 | 212,445 | -679,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 492,934 | 315,480 | -177,454 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,478 | 416,534 | +152,056 |
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 | 12 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,101,255 |
| Australia | 4,390,587 |
| Japan | 3,594,080 |
| Germany | 1,792,168 |
| Belgium | 1,501,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,760,138 | 3,341,117 | -4,419,021 |
| Australia | 1,792,301 | 2,598,286 | +805,985 |
| Japan | 3,375,201 | 218,879 | -3,156,322 |
| Germany | 1,230,063 | 562,105 | -667,958 |
| Belgium | 1,034,529 | 467,213 | -567,316 |
| France | 215,519 | 614,611 | +399,092 |
| Czechia | 467,597 | 274,122 | -193,475 |
| Netherlands | 164,613 | 181,302 | +16,689 |
| Ireland | 156,378 | 156,852 | +474 |
| Austria | 0 | 298,610 | +298,610 |
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) | 19,542,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,738,165 |
| Air transport | 63,336 |
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) | 13,280,293 | 6,262,053 | -7,018,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,081,651 | 2,656,514 | -425,137 |
| Air transport | 38,840 | 24,496 | -14,344 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,955,569 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,748,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,629,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,448,342 |
| Felixstowe | 681,874 |
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 | 7,608,863 | 3,346,706 | -4,262,157 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,772,588 | 1,976,216 | -796,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,690,154 | 939,133 | -2,751,021 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,462,696 | 1,985,646 | +522,950 |
| Felixstowe | 617,507 | 64,367 | -553,140 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,168 | 415,477 | +273,309 |
| Heysham | 0 | 80,998 | +80,998 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 75,854 | +75,854 |
| London | 57,451 | 16,154 | -41,297 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,321 | 21,584 | -2,737 |
Quick facts
HS code: 810530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable cobalt materials, including leftover pieces or discarded cobalt products