Import/export HS code 261310: Roasted molybdenum ores
Molybdenum ores that have been roasted to remove impurities, ready for further processing
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 400,327,510 |
| Netherlands | 120,935,985 |
| China | 4,674,280 |
| Japan | 1,615,914 |
| Germany | 993,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 252,626,241 | 147,701,269 | -104,924,972 |
| Netherlands | 74,596,417 | 46,339,568 | -28,256,849 |
| China | 4,674,280 | 0 | -4,674,280 |
| Japan | 1,615,914 | 0 | -1,615,914 |
| Germany | 993,326 | 0 | -993,326 |
| Thailand | 397,694 | 0 | -397,694 |
| Switzerland | 212,824 | 0 | -212,824 |
| Sweden | 84,151 | 0 | -84,151 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 427,527,316 |
| Netherlands | 49,433,076 |
| Chile | 41,544,039 |
| Belgium | 5,884,073 |
| Viet Nam | 2,224,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 265,302,013 | 162,225,303 | -103,076,710 |
| Netherlands | 33,406,130 | 16,026,946 | -17,379,184 |
| Chile | 27,427,169 | 14,116,870 | -13,310,299 |
| Belgium | 5,036,586 | 847,487 | -4,189,099 |
| Viet Nam | 2,224,373 | 0 | -2,224,373 |
| Armenia | 864,776 | 824,231 | -40,545 |
| Mexico | 471,742 | 0 | -471,742 |
| Thailand | 397,694 | 0 | -397,694 |
| South Korea | 70,364 | 0 | -70,364 |
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) | 424,179,411 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,062,273 |
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) | 272,630,517 | 151,548,894 | -121,081,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,570,330 | 42,491,943 | -20,078,387 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 303,979,168 |
| Felixstowe | 158,137,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,760,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,857,114 |
| Harwich | 9,549,358 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 166,718,238 | 137,260,930 | -29,457,308 |
| Felixstowe | 119,694,219 | 38,442,800 | -81,251,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,270,763 | 14,489,482 | -15,781,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,857,114 | 0 | -11,857,114 |
| Harwich | 5,701,733 | 3,847,625 | -1,854,108 |
| Hull | 827,198 | 0 | -827,198 |
| Killingholme | 131,582 | 0 | -131,582 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 1 |
| 2024-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 9 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 6 |
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 3 |
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 42,978,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 34,011,007 | 8,967,673 | -25,043,334 |
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) | 42,978,680 |
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) | 34,011,007 | 8,967,673 | -25,043,334 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 41,792,655 |
| Harwich | 1,186,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 33,443,831 | 8,348,824 | -25,095,007 |
| Harwich | 567,176 | 618,849 | +51,673 |
Quick facts
HS code: 261310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Molybdenum ores that have been roasted to remove impurities, ready for further processing