Import/export HS code 26209995: Various unspecified metal waste
Other waste materials containing metals, not specifically listed elsewhere
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 20,407,939 |
| Finland | 11,364,123 |
| Sweden | 6,569,457 |
| Germany | 797,378 |
| Netherlands | 263,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 13,047,441 | 7,360,498 | -5,686,943 |
| Finland | 0 | 11,364,123 | +11,364,123 |
| Sweden | 4,768,630 | 1,800,827 | -2,967,803 |
| Germany | 509,707 | 287,671 | -222,036 |
| Netherlands | 137,413 | 125,714 | -11,699 |
| Brazil | 138,063 | 90,608 | -47,455 |
| France | 4,137 | 0 | -4,137 |
| Iceland | 884 | 761 | -123 |
| Spain | 17 | 0 | -17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 20,407,939 |
| Finland | 17,933,580 |
| Germany | 853,174 |
| Brazil | 228,671 |
| Netherlands | 204,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 13,047,441 | 7,360,498 | -5,686,943 |
| Finland | 4,768,630 | 13,164,950 | +8,396,320 |
| Germany | 507,383 | 345,791 | -161,592 |
| Brazil | 138,063 | 90,608 | -47,455 |
| Netherlands | 136,516 | 67,594 | -68,922 |
| United States | 7,358 | 0 | -7,358 |
| Iceland | 884 | 761 | -123 |
| Spain | 17 | 0 | -17 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 21,073,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,562,235 |
| Air transport | 897 |
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) | 13,495,781 | 7,577,581 | -5,918,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,109,614 | 13,452,621 | +8,343,007 |
| Air transport | 897 | 0 | -897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 17,320,899 |
| Harwich | 13,885,855 |
| Dover | 4,407,005 |
| Felixstowe | 3,234,586 |
| TRT | 430,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 11,037,517 | 6,283,382 | -4,754,135 |
| Harwich | 2,521,732 | 11,364,123 | +8,842,391 |
| Dover | 2,523,130 | 1,883,875 | -639,255 |
| Felixstowe | 2,066,862 | 1,167,724 | -899,138 |
| TRT | 305,256 | 125,714 | -179,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,735 | 204,623 | +139,888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,125 | 0 | -81,125 |
| Thamesport | 4,137 | 0 | -4,137 |
| Middlesbrough | 884 | 761 | -123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 897 | 0 | -897 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
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 |
|---|---|
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,764,813 |
| Germany | 260,297 |
| Italy | 58,273 |
| Belgium | 40,580 |
| Sweden | 12,906 |
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 | 4,499,711 | 265,102 | -4,234,609 |
| Germany | 152,689 | 107,608 | -45,081 |
| Italy | 11,849 | 46,424 | +34,575 |
| Belgium | 0 | 40,580 | +40,580 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,135,869 |
| Air transport | 4,200 |
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) | 4,677,155 | 458,714 | -4,218,441 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,200 | +4,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,760,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 310,944 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,057 |
| Dover | 13,411 |
| Tyne | 10,246 |
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 | 4,500,725 | 259,486 | -4,241,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 162,756 | 148,188 | -14,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,674 | 27,383 | +13,709 |
| Dover | 0 | 13,411 | +13,411 |
| Tyne | 0 | 10,246 | +10,246 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,200 | +3,200 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 26209995
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other waste materials containing metals, not specifically listed elsewhere