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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 18,467,448 |
| Sweden | 6,569,457 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 |
| Finland | 2,272,386 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 |
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 | 7,928,463 | 10,538,985 | +2,610,522 |
| Sweden | 2,602,870 | 3,966,587 | +1,363,717 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 | 0 | -2,779,194 |
| Finland | 2,272,386 | 0 | -2,272,386 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 | 0 | -1,463,633 |
| Germany | 415,913 | 224,758 | -191,155 |
| Netherlands | 58,043 | 205,084 | +147,041 |
| Brazil | 103,243 | 125,428 | +22,185 |
| France | 83,676 | 0 | -83,676 |
| Denmark | 60,272 | 0 | -60,272 |
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 | 18,467,448 |
| Finland | 8,841,843 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 |
| Germany | 776,006 |
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 | 7,928,463 | 10,538,985 | +2,610,522 |
| Finland | 4,875,256 | 3,966,587 | -908,669 |
| South Africa | 2,779,194 | 0 | -2,779,194 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 | 0 | -1,463,633 |
| Germany | 492,231 | 283,775 | -208,456 |
| Brazil | 103,243 | 125,428 | +22,185 |
| Netherlands | 58,043 | 146,067 | +88,024 |
| Denmark | 60,272 | 0 | -60,272 |
| China | 26,800 | 0 | -26,800 |
| United States | 9,863 | 0 | -9,863 |
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) | 23,462,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,393,330 |
| Air transport | 3,402 |
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) | 12,593,338 | 10,869,319 | -1,724,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,201,985 | 4,191,345 | -1,010,640 |
| Air transport | 2,505 | 897 | -1,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 19,623,235 |
| Felixstowe | 5,547,479 |
| Dover | 4,441,214 |
| Harwich | 2,521,732 |
| 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 | 11,351,517 | 8,271,718 | -3,079,799 |
| Felixstowe | 3,154,784 | 2,392,695 | -762,089 |
| Dover | 1,465,020 | 2,976,194 | +1,511,174 |
| Harwich | 1,306,581 | 1,215,151 | -91,430 |
| TRT | 226,783 | 204,187 | -22,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 125,007 | 0 | -125,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,125 | 0 | -81,125 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,556 | 0 | -79,556 |
| Thamesport | 4,137 | 0 | -4,137 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,505 | 0 | -2,505 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,840,099 |
| Germany | 262,140 |
| Italy | 44,780 |
| 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 | 4,394,623 | 445,476 | -3,949,147 |
| Germany | 139,764 | 122,376 | -17,388 |
| Italy | 3,903 | 40,877 | +36,974 |
| Belgium | 0 | 40,580 | +40,580 |
| Sweden | 12,906 | 0 | -12,906 |
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) | 5,041,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,891 |
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) | 4,392,305 | 649,309 | -3,742,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,891 | 0 | -158,891 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,801,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,886 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,345 |
| Dover | 9,260 |
| Tyne | 5,616 |
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 | 4,365,933 | 435,465 | -3,930,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 179,590 | 167,296 | -12,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,673 | 31,672 | +25,999 |
| Dover | 0 | 9,260 | +9,260 |
| Tyne | 0 | 5,616 | +5,616 |
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