Import/export HS code 262099: Various metal-containing waste
Other waste materials containing metals, not specifically listed elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 26,007,182 |
| Norway | 21,351,613 |
| North Macedonia | 20,407,939 |
| Finland | 7,663,939 |
| Sweden | 6,569,457 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 26,007,182 | 0 | -26,007,182 |
| Norway | 14,864,188 | 6,487,425 | -8,376,763 |
| North Macedonia | 10,120,063 | 10,287,876 | +167,813 |
| Finland | 1,169,532 | 6,494,407 | +5,324,875 |
| Sweden | 3,818,021 | 2,751,436 | -1,066,585 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 | 0 | -1,463,633 |
| Germany | 471,692 | 373,221 | -98,471 |
| Netherlands | 136,516 | 129,805 | -6,711 |
| Brazil | 138,063 | 90,608 | -47,455 |
| Denmark | 28,432 | 0 | -28,432 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 26,007,182 |
| Norway | 21,351,613 |
| North Macedonia | 20,407,939 |
| Finland | 14,233,396 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 26,007,182 | 0 | -26,007,182 |
| Norway | 14,864,188 | 6,487,425 | -8,376,763 |
| North Macedonia | 10,120,063 | 10,287,876 | +167,813 |
| Finland | 4,987,553 | 9,245,843 | +4,258,290 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 | 0 | -1,463,633 |
| Germany | 468,471 | 434,549 | -33,922 |
| Brazil | 138,063 | 90,608 | -47,455 |
| Netherlands | 136,516 | 68,477 | -68,039 |
| Denmark | 28,432 | 0 | -28,432 |
| China | 28,418 | 0 | -28,418 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 69,952,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,911,897 |
| Air transport | 4,285 |
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) | 52,960,240 | 16,992,473 | -35,967,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,290,522 | 9,621,375 | +4,330,853 |
| Air transport | 2,505 | 1,780 | -725 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 29,185,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,784,532 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,174,811 |
| Harwich | 9,016,139 |
| Dover | 4,444,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 29,185,702 | 0 | -29,185,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,573,772 | 9,210,760 | -363,012 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,686,536 | 6,488,275 | -5,198,261 |
| Harwich | 2,521,732 | 6,494,407 | +3,972,675 |
| Dover | 1,524,246 | 2,920,034 | +1,395,788 |
| Felixstowe | 3,264,301 | 1,167,724 | -2,096,577 |
| TRT | 305,256 | 125,714 | -179,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,320 | 206,934 | +104,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,125 | 0 | -81,125 |
| Thamesport | 4,137 | 0 | -4,137 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 83,751,337 |
| United States | 6,969,423 |
| Netherlands | 4,788,540 |
| Poland | 2,663,618 |
| Belgium | 1,253,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 49,615,195 | 34,136,142 | -15,479,053 |
| United States | 1,064,607 | 5,904,816 | +4,840,209 |
| Netherlands | 4,215,671 | 572,869 | -3,642,802 |
| Poland | 1,531,639 | 1,131,979 | -399,660 |
| Belgium | 72,774 | 1,181,188 | +1,108,414 |
| Germany | 112,426 | 1,035,131 | +922,705 |
| Italy | 17,332 | 46,524 | +29,192 |
| Japan | 30,331 | 0 | -30,331 |
| Sweden | 12,906 | 0 | -12,906 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,200 | +3,200 |
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) | 74,441,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,236,980 |
| Air transport | 5,825 |
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) | 50,710,133 | 23,731,792 | -26,978,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,962,748 | 20,274,232 | +14,311,484 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,825 | +5,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 83,110,969 |
| Southampton | 7,608,166 |
| Felixstowe | 5,919,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,834,784 |
| Dover | 86,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 45,731,613 | 37,379,356 | -8,352,257 |
| Southampton | 4,948,189 | 2,659,977 | -2,288,212 |
| Felixstowe | 4,211,917 | 1,707,861 | -2,504,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,654,132 | 2,180,652 | +526,520 |
| Dover | 72,774 | 13,411 | -59,363 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,157 | 54,521 | +35,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,331 | 0 | -30,331 |
| Tyne | 4,768 | 10,246 | +5,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,200 | +3,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,625 | +1,625 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 262099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other waste materials containing metals, not specifically listed elsewhere