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 | 16,345,301 |
| United States | 9,318,730 |
| China | 7,694,374 |
| Thailand | 2,839,450 |
| Belgium | 2,285,242 |
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 | 8,381,266 | 7,964,035 | -417,231 |
| United States | 2,164,349 | 7,154,381 | +4,990,032 |
| China | 3,287,444 | 4,406,930 | +1,119,486 |
| Thailand | 507,200 | 2,332,250 | +1,825,050 |
| Belgium | 156,365 | 2,128,877 | +1,972,512 |
| Taiwan | 320,727 | 591,030 | +270,303 |
| Netherlands | 721,690 | 143,932 | -577,758 |
| Japan | 811,917 | 22,204 | -789,713 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 346,317 | 31,286 | -315,031 |
| Estonia | 0 | 252,653 | +252,653 |
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 | 16,134,583 |
| China | 9,329,927 |
| United States | 8,708,970 |
| Thailand | 2,531,896 |
| Belgium | 1,761,023 |
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 | 8,203,206 | 7,931,377 | -271,829 |
| China | 4,625,040 | 4,704,887 | +79,847 |
| United States | 1,107,304 | 7,601,666 | +6,494,362 |
| Thailand | 199,646 | 2,332,250 | +2,132,604 |
| Belgium | 156,365 | 1,604,658 | +1,448,293 |
| Estonia | 915,236 | 236,308 | -678,928 |
| Taiwan | 327,009 | 600,796 | +273,787 |
| Japan | 810,944 | 30,719 | -780,225 |
| Netherlands | 222,567 | 0 | -222,567 |
| Brazil | 213,752 | 8,411 | -205,341 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| 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) | 19,027,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,117,842 |
| Air transport | 7,707,481 |
| 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) | 9,848,078 | 9,179,232 | -668,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,655,137 | 11,462,705 | +6,807,568 |
| Air transport | 2,719,515 | 4,987,966 | +2,268,451 |
| 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 | 11,243,727 |
| Felixstowe | 9,672,934 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,656,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,221,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,799,958 |
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 | 7,100,294 | 4,143,433 | -2,956,861 |
| Felixstowe | 3,864,474 | 5,808,460 | +1,943,986 |
| Eurotunnel | 901,105 | 2,755,507 | +1,854,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,325 | 3,217,727 | +3,214,402 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,363,700 | 1,436,258 | +72,558 |
| London Stansted Airport | 294,955 | 2,152,345 | +1,857,390 |
| London | 65,581 | 2,133,939 | +2,068,358 |
| Immingham Docks | 780,739 | 1,352,200 | +571,461 |
| Liverpool Docks | 961,319 | 0 | -961,319 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 6,287,170 |
| France | 4,808,754 |
| Germany | 2,649,113 |
| Italy | 1,029,551 |
| Hungary | 575,687 |
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 | 4,308,539 | 1,978,631 | -2,329,908 |
| France | 2,613,145 | 2,195,609 | -417,536 |
| Germany | 2,309,915 | 339,198 | -1,970,717 |
| Italy | 438,878 | 590,673 | +151,795 |
| Hungary | 154,153 | 421,534 | +267,381 |
| India | 257,864 | 52,927 | -204,937 |
| Spain | 101,572 | 117,220 | +15,648 |
| Japan | 178,568 | 0 | -178,568 |
| 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) | 8,139,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,534,302 |
| Air transport | 1,971,121 |
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) | 5,314,756 | 2,824,399 | -2,490,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,666,391 | 1,867,911 | -2,798,480 |
| Air transport | 718,409 | 1,252,712 | +534,303 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,697,035 |
| Dover | 4,454,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,403,447 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,351,731 |
| 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 | 4,127,648 | 1,569,387 | -2,558,261 |
| Dover | 2,451,156 | 2,003,691 | -447,465 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,661,152 | 742,295 | -1,918,857 |
| East Midlands Airport | 425,391 | 926,340 | +500,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 396,046 | 0 | -396,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,786 | 171,885 | +96,099 |
| 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