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 | 20,407,939 |
| Finland | 7,663,939 |
| Sweden | 6,569,457 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 |
| Germany | 835,760 |
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 | 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 | 462,539 | 373,221 | -89,318 |
| Netherlands | 136,516 | 126,611 | -9,905 |
| Brazil | 138,063 | 90,608 | -47,455 |
| Denmark | 28,432 | 0 | -28,432 |
| China | 26,800 | 0 | -26,800 |
| France | 4,137 | 0 | -4,137 |
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 | 14,233,396 |
| Greece | 1,463,633 |
| Germany | 891,556 |
| Brazil | 228,671 |
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 | 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 | 459,318 | 432,238 | -27,080 |
| Brazil | 138,063 | 90,608 | -47,455 |
| Netherlands | 136,516 | 67,594 | -68,922 |
| Denmark | 28,432 | 0 | -28,432 |
| China | 26,800 | 0 | -26,800 |
| United States | 9,863 | 0 | -9,863 |
| Iceland | 868 | 850 | -18 |
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) | 22,592,300 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,900,433 |
| 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) | 12,087,252 | 10,505,048 | -1,582,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,281,369 | 9,619,064 | +4,337,695 |
| 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 | 18,784,532 |
| Harwich | 9,016,139 |
| Dover | 4,444,280 |
| Felixstowe | 4,432,025 |
| 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 | 9,573,772 | 9,210,760 | -363,012 |
| 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 | 93,167 | 204,623 | +111,456 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,125 | 0 | -81,125 |
| Thamesport | 4,137 | 0 | -4,137 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,505 | 0 | -2,505 |
| Middlesbrough | 868 | 850 | -18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,783,772 |
| Germany | 254,557 |
| 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 | 4,210,903 | 572,869 | -3,638,034 |
| Germany | 112,426 | 142,131 | +29,705 |
| Italy | 11,749 | 46,524 | +34,775 |
| 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) | 5,149,088 |
| 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) | 4,347,984 | 801,104 | -3,546,880 |
| 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 | 4,779,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 305,204 |
| 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 | 4,211,917 | 567,253 | -3,644,664 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,493 | 182,711 | +60,218 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,574 | 27,483 | +13,909 |
| 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