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 | 1,188,773 |
| United States | 489,258 |
| Ireland | 347,886 |
| 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 | 872,317 | 926,513 | +54,196 |
| China | 653,146 | 535,627 | -117,519 |
| United States | 393,057 | 96,201 | -296,856 |
| Ireland | 268,650 | 79,236 | -189,414 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 46,568 | 82,405 | +35,837 |
| France | 45,330 | 76,706 | +31,376 |
| Germany | 46,531 | 72,561 | +26,030 |
| Poland | 0 | 80,490 | +80,490 |
| India | 9,511 | 4,493 | -5,018 |
| Taiwan | 9,836 | 0 | -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 | 3,400,518 |
| United States | 476,519 |
| Ireland | 209,984 |
| Germany | 107,600 |
| 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 | 1,630,970 | 1,769,548 | +138,578 |
| United States | 392,016 | 84,503 | -307,513 |
| Ireland | 209,984 | 0 | -209,984 |
| Germany | 49,098 | 58,502 | +9,404 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,988 | 0 | -32,988 |
| United Kingdom | 12,158 | 7,359 | -4,799 |
| France | 0 | 14,055 | +14,055 |
| Taiwan | 9,836 | 0 | -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) | 1,961,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,304,994 |
| Air transport | 1,027,693 |
| 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) | 1,117,705 | 843,798 | -273,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 570,740 | 734,254 | +163,514 |
| Air transport | 659,147 | 368,546 | -290,601 |
| Other | 5,584 | 8,634 | +3,050 |
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 | 638,684 |
| Felixstowe | 547,579 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 296,482 |
| Holyhead | 272,530 |
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 | 828,578 | 669,363 | -159,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 381,433 | 257,251 | -124,182 |
| Felixstowe | 295,142 | 252,437 | -42,705 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 160,716 | 135,766 | -24,950 |
| Holyhead | 204,332 | 68,198 | -136,134 |
| Harwich | 0 | 246,087 | +246,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 142,167 | 33,802 | -108,365 |
| Thamesport | 63,289 | 56,110 | -7,179 |
| Southampton | 48,900 | 33,397 | -15,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 80,490 | +80,490 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 105 |
| 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 | 10 |
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 | 874,394 |
| Netherlands | 317,665 |
| Ireland | 234,091 |
| Brazil | 167,511 |
| China | 77,728 |
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 | 484,115 | 390,279 | -93,836 |
| Netherlands | 173,963 | 143,702 | -30,261 |
| Ireland | 232,141 | 1,950 | -230,191 |
| Brazil | 117,949 | 49,562 | -68,387 |
| China | 56,500 | 21,228 | -35,272 |
| Switzerland | 26,530 | 29,356 | +2,826 |
| Pakistan | 11,046 | 29,729 | +18,683 |
| Canada | 25,431 | 8,893 | -16,538 |
| 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) | 778,977 |
| Air transport | 649,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 564,512 |
| 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) | 424,515 | 354,462 | -70,053 |
| Air transport | 386,849 | 262,989 | -123,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 407,022 | 157,490 | -249,532 |
| 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 | 466,055 |
| Southampton | 357,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 309,555 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 227,146 |
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 | 464,105 | 1,950 | -462,155 |
| Southampton | 6,669 | 350,432 | +343,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 191,912 | 117,643 | -74,269 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,391 | 104,001 | -40,390 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,692 | 104,454 | -18,238 |
| Holyhead | 130,770 | 0 | -130,770 |
| ZLC | 59,373 | 24,910 | -34,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,112 | 4,030 | -51,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 50,658 | +50,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,318 | 15,982 | -2,336 |
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