Import/export HS code 811292: Raw metals, powders, and scrap
Unprocessed metals, powders, or recyclable materials
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,994,084 |
| United States | 9,785,262 |
| China | 7,709,352 |
| Thailand | 2,839,450 |
| Belgium | 2,252,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,439,719 | 8,554,365 | +114,646 |
| United States | 2,117,995 | 7,667,267 | +5,549,272 |
| China | 3,137,514 | 4,571,838 | +1,434,324 |
| Thailand | 507,200 | 2,332,250 | +1,825,050 |
| Belgium | 123,583 | 2,128,877 | +2,005,294 |
| Taiwan | 266,788 | 591,030 | +324,242 |
| Japan | 811,917 | 22,204 | -789,713 |
| Netherlands | 553,220 | 158,840 | -394,380 |
| Estonia | 0 | 252,653 | +252,653 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 212,897 | 29,905 | -182,992 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,800,379 |
| United States | 9,174,025 |
| China | 9,092,283 |
| Thailand | 2,531,896 |
| Belgium | 1,728,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,319,827 | 8,480,552 | +160,725 |
| United States | 1,060,950 | 8,113,075 | +7,052,125 |
| China | 4,272,080 | 4,820,203 | +548,123 |
| Thailand | 199,646 | 2,332,250 | +2,132,604 |
| Belgium | 123,583 | 1,604,658 | +1,481,075 |
| Estonia | 915,236 | 236,308 | -678,928 |
| Taiwan | 273,070 | 600,796 | +327,726 |
| Japan | 810,944 | 30,719 | -780,225 |
| Brazil | 213,752 | 8,411 | -205,341 |
| Canada | 164,371 | 999 | -163,372 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 19,675,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,418,887 |
| Air transport | 7,436,060 |
| Other | 31,324 |
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) | 9,938,266 | 9,736,833 | -201,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,323,539 | 12,095,348 | +7,771,809 |
| Air transport | 2,417,529 | 5,018,531 | +2,601,002 |
| Other | 31,324 | 0 | -31,324 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,107,231 |
| Felixstowe | 9,616,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,578,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,221,052 |
| London | 2,682,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,907,685 | 5,199,546 | -1,708,139 |
| Felixstowe | 3,640,122 | 5,976,140 | +2,336,018 |
| Eurotunnel | 823,309 | 2,755,507 | +1,932,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,325 | 3,217,727 | +3,214,402 |
| London | 65,581 | 2,616,708 | +2,551,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,158,017 | 1,441,562 | +283,545 |
| London Stansted Airport | 279,344 | 2,153,143 | +1,873,799 |
| Immingham Docks | 614,409 | 1,362,402 | +747,993 |
| Liverpool Docks | 915,236 | 0 | -915,236 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 266,788 | 591,030 | +324,242 |
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 | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 6,307,470 |
| France | 4,830,365 |
| Germany | 2,789,827 |
| Italy | 1,011,240 |
| Hungary | 618,495 |
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 | 4,669,456 | 1,638,014 | -3,031,442 |
| France | 2,838,377 | 1,991,988 | -846,389 |
| Germany | 2,267,657 | 522,170 | -1,745,487 |
| Italy | 420,567 | 590,673 | +170,106 |
| Hungary | 122,771 | 495,724 | +372,953 |
| India | 257,864 | 52,927 | -204,937 |
| Japan | 178,568 | 64,521 | -114,047 |
| Spain | 110,832 | 98,675 | -12,157 |
| Netherlands | 164,266 | 2,299 | -161,967 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 74,222 | +74,222 |
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) | 8,301,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,534,302 |
| Air transport | 2,086,619 |
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) | 5,538,611 | 2,762,935 | -2,775,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,028,396 | 1,505,906 | -3,522,490 |
| Air transport | 641,413 | 1,445,206 | +803,793 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,697,035 |
| Dover | 4,515,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,504,865 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,341,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 396,046 |
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 | 4,489,653 | 1,207,382 | -3,282,271 |
| Dover | 2,715,750 | 1,800,070 | -915,680 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,620,413 | 884,452 | -1,735,961 |
| East Midlands Airport | 340,232 | 1,001,008 | +660,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 396,046 | 0 | -396,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,786 | 179,005 | +103,219 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,684 | 180,035 | +145,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,607 | 144,861 | +83,254 |
| London Stansted Airport | 132,833 | 58,581 | -74,252 |
| Harwich | 161,813 | 0 | -161,813 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 811292
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed metals, powders, or recyclable materials