Import/export HS code 811229: Various metal products
Any other items made from these metals not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,798,830 |
| China | 1,190,704 |
| United States | 489,258 |
| Ireland | 417,008 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 128,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 724,897 | 1,073,933 | +349,036 |
| China | 599,474 | 591,230 | -8,244 |
| United States | 393,057 | 96,201 | -296,856 |
| Ireland | 335,823 | 81,185 | -254,638 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 44,639 | 84,334 | +39,695 |
| Germany | 52,795 | 72,561 | +19,766 |
| France | 41,431 | 73,227 | +31,796 |
| Poland | 0 | 80,490 | +80,490 |
| India | 9,511 | 4,493 | -5,018 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 9,836 | +9,836 |
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 | 3,395,622 |
| United States | 476,519 |
| Ireland | 278,555 |
| Germany | 113,864 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,988 |
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 | 1,425,794 | 1,969,828 | +544,034 |
| United States | 392,016 | 84,503 | -307,513 |
| Ireland | 278,555 | 0 | -278,555 |
| Germany | 55,362 | 58,502 | +3,140 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,988 | 0 | -32,988 |
| United Kingdom | 13,144 | 6,359 | -6,785 |
| France | 0 | 14,055 | +14,055 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 9,836 | +9,836 |
| India | 4,747 | 4,493 | -254 |
| Italy | 0 | 8,138 | +8,138 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,030,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,297,616 |
| Air transport | 1,035,874 |
| Other | 14,218 |
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) | 1,036,701 | 993,924 | -42,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 515,158 | 782,458 | +267,300 |
| Air transport | 656,542 | 379,332 | -277,210 |
| Other | 2,442 | 11,776 | +9,334 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,497,941 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 639,393 |
| Felixstowe | 547,579 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 296,482 |
| Holyhead | 273,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 681,158 | 816,783 | +135,625 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 372,834 | 266,559 | -106,275 |
| Felixstowe | 263,978 | 283,601 | +19,623 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 136,298 | 160,184 | +23,886 |
| Holyhead | 209,879 | 63,202 | -146,677 |
| Harwich | 0 | 246,087 | +246,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 147,225 | 35,008 | -112,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,484 | 80,490 | +35,006 |
| Thamesport | 63,289 | 48,732 | -14,557 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,746 | 3,803 | -79,943 |
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 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 104 |
| BLUE CASA LIMITED | 65 |
| LINDE AMT UK LIMITED | 44 |
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 24 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 18 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 14 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 12 |
| COUNTRY KITCHENWARE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 11 |
| AVON SPECIALTY METALS LIMITED | 11 |
| TEER COATINGS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,130,760 |
| Netherlands | 313,955 |
| Ireland | 309,279 |
| Brazil | 153,066 |
| China | 82,375 |
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 | 433,875 | 696,885 | +263,010 |
| Netherlands | 144,637 | 169,318 | +24,681 |
| Ireland | 307,329 | 1,950 | -305,379 |
| Brazil | 117,949 | 35,117 | -82,832 |
| China | 54,214 | 28,161 | -26,053 |
| Switzerland | 20,830 | 35,056 | +14,226 |
| Canada | 25,431 | 8,893 | -16,538 |
| Pakistan | 11,046 | 20,141 | +9,095 |
| Greece | 12,406 | 12,277 | -129 |
| Egypt | 0 | 23,245 | +23,245 |
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) | 1,013,177 |
| Air transport | 647,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 637,057 |
| Road transport | 5,446 |
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) | 430,494 | 582,683 | +152,189 |
| Air transport | 317,499 | 330,362 | +12,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 452,884 | 184,173 | -268,711 |
| Road transport | 5,446 | 0 | -5,446 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 740,360 |
| Southampton | 357,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 285,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 249,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,749 |
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 | 510,189 | 230,171 | -280,018 |
| Southampton | 6,669 | 350,432 | +343,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 118,042 | 167,480 | +49,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 137,174 | 112,542 | -24,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,065 | 130,684 | +15,619 |
| Holyhead | 165,853 | 0 | -165,853 |
| ZLC | 51,132 | 33,151 | -17,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,112 | 4,030 | -51,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 50,658 | +50,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,597 | 17,189 | +592 |
Quick facts
HS code: 811229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Any other items made from these metals not listed above