Import/export HS code 811222: Metal waste and scrap
Recyclable materials like leftover pieces or used items
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 | 315,711 |
| Germany | 83,326 |
| Taiwan | 80,116 |
| Spain | 67,260 |
| Czechia | 65,480 |
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 | 0 | 315,711 | +315,711 |
| Germany | 83,326 | 0 | -83,326 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 80,116 | +80,116 |
| Spain | 67,260 | 0 | -67,260 |
| Czechia | 1,592 | 63,888 | +62,296 |
| Netherlands | 23,810 | 0 | -23,810 |
| Singapore | 20,794 | 1,203 | -19,591 |
| Ireland | 3,169 | 6,575 | +3,406 |
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 | 315,711 |
| Germany | 107,136 |
| Taiwan | 80,116 |
| Spain | 67,260 |
| Czechia | 65,480 |
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 | 0 | 315,711 | +315,711 |
| Germany | 107,136 | 0 | -107,136 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 80,116 | +80,116 |
| Spain | 67,260 | 0 | -67,260 |
| Czechia | 1,592 | 63,888 | +62,296 |
| Singapore | 20,794 | 1,203 | -19,591 |
| Ireland | 3,169 | 6,575 | +3,406 |
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) | 337,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 329,736 |
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) | 20,794 | 316,914 | +296,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 179,157 | 150,579 | -28,578 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 441,634 |
| Dover | 150,586 |
| Hull | 63,888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,744 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,592 |
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 | 44,604 | 397,030 | +352,426 |
| Dover | 150,586 | 0 | -150,586 |
| Hull | 0 | 63,888 | +63,888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,169 | 6,575 | +3,406 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,592 | 0 | -1,592 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELG UTICA ALLOYS LIMITED | 2 |
| AVON SPECIALTY METALS LIMITED | 2 |
| S.J.M. ALLOYS & METALS LIMITED | 2 |
| ICD EUROPE LTD. | 1 |
| ELG METALS UK LIMITED | 1 |
| WILBURY METALS LIMITED | 1 |
| AVON METALS LIMITED | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,654,197 |
| China | 23,736 |
| Germany | 11,235 |
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 | 895,555 | 3,758,642 | +2,863,087 |
| China | 0 | 23,736 | +23,736 |
| Germany | 11,235 | 0 | -11,235 |
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) | 4,357,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 317,247 |
| Air transport | 14,781 |
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) | 880,774 | 3,476,366 | +2,595,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,235 | 306,012 | +294,777 |
| Air transport | 14,781 | 0 | -14,781 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,413,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,263 |
| Southampton | 84,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 756,316 | 3,657,177 | +2,900,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 110,019 | 55,244 | -54,775 |
| Southampton | 14,439 | 69,957 | +55,518 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,781 | 0 | -14,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,235 | 0 | -11,235 |
Quick facts
HS code: 811222
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable materials like leftover pieces or used items