Import/export HS code 72042110: Stainless steel scrap with 8%+ nickel
Stainless steel waste and scrap containing 8% or more nickel by weight
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,219,916 |
| Turkey | 9,127,646 |
| Ireland | 5,218,234 |
| France | 4,160,846 |
| Spain | 3,234,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,976,221 | 6,243,695 | -732,526 |
| Turkey | 4,955,685 | 4,171,961 | -783,724 |
| Ireland | 3,087,873 | 2,130,361 | -957,512 |
| France | 1,832,856 | 2,327,990 | +495,134 |
| Spain | 3,205,160 | 29,136 | -3,176,024 |
| Canada | 1,238,433 | 1,995,658 | +757,225 |
| Israel | 1,367,372 | 1,151,015 | -216,357 |
| Estonia | 1,502,060 | 0 | -1,502,060 |
| United States | 1,374,965 | 11,114 | -1,363,851 |
| United Arab Emirates | 447,615 | 597,304 | +149,689 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,896,085 |
| Turkey | 9,169,076 |
| Spain | 5,261,827 |
| Ireland | 5,246,660 |
| France | 4,136,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,944,884 | 5,951,201 | +1,006,317 |
| Turkey | 4,997,115 | 4,171,961 | -825,154 |
| Spain | 5,232,691 | 29,136 | -5,203,555 |
| Ireland | 3,087,364 | 2,159,296 | -928,068 |
| France | 1,833,075 | 2,303,642 | +470,567 |
| Canada | 1,238,433 | 1,995,658 | +757,225 |
| Israel | 1,197,987 | 832,003 | -365,984 |
| Estonia | 1,502,060 | 0 | -1,502,060 |
| United States | 1,374,965 | 11,114 | -1,363,851 |
| Germany | 501,790 | 739,319 | +237,529 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 38,459,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,145,696 |
| Air transport | 156,254 |
| Other | 509 |
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) | 23,016,617 | 15,442,933 | -7,573,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,916,908 | 5,228,788 | -688,120 |
| Air transport | 7,549 | 148,705 | +141,156 |
| Other | 509 | 0 | -509 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 10,866,735 |
| Felixstowe | 9,044,903 |
| TRT | 7,978,576 |
| Grimsby | 7,850,702 |
| Portsmouth | 3,671,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,334,059 | 4,532,676 | -1,801,383 |
| Felixstowe | 5,190,479 | 3,854,424 | -1,336,055 |
| TRT | 7,978,576 | 0 | -7,978,576 |
| Grimsby | 2,027,531 | 5,823,171 | +3,795,640 |
| Portsmouth | 1,774,714 | 1,896,347 | +121,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,202,756 | 1,282,958 | -919,798 |
| Southampton | 456,934 | 1,070,927 | +613,993 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,504,659 | 0 | -1,504,659 |
| Immingham Docks | 347,130 | 801,344 | +454,214 |
| Dover | 374,162 | 624,202 | +250,040 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 48,835,404 |
| Belgium | 7,226,107 |
| Thailand | 6,272,672 |
| Finland | 6,204,706 |
| Netherlands | 6,008,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 23,729,992 | 25,105,412 | +1,375,420 |
| Belgium | 3,614,928 | 3,611,179 | -3,749 |
| Thailand | 1,972,053 | 4,300,619 | +2,328,566 |
| Finland | 2,699,108 | 3,505,598 | +806,490 |
| Netherlands | 2,909,389 | 3,098,636 | +189,247 |
| Pakistan | 2,723,265 | 2,991,275 | +268,010 |
| Denmark | 3,881,466 | 0 | -3,881,466 |
| Italy | 1,249,221 | 445,939 | -803,282 |
| Malaysia | 324,123 | 555,113 | +230,990 |
| Spain | 163,720 | 620,412 | +456,692 |
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) | 74,939,851 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,803,565 |
| Air transport | 187,319 |
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) | 36,431,292 | 38,508,559 | +2,077,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,334,762 | 7,468,803 | -865,959 |
| Air transport | 166,156 | 21,163 | -144,993 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 25,638,016 |
| Felixstowe | 16,186,086 |
| Southampton | 13,265,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,349,502 |
| Grimsby | 6,204,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,478,721 | 16,159,295 | +6,680,574 |
| Felixstowe | 10,344,468 | 5,841,618 | -4,502,850 |
| Southampton | 4,807,261 | 8,458,008 | +3,650,747 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,158,316 | 4,191,186 | +1,032,870 |
| Grimsby | 2,699,108 | 3,505,598 | +806,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,799,878 | 2,190,520 | -1,609,358 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,814,367 | 1,652,305 | -2,162,062 |
| TRT | 3,881,466 | 0 | -3,881,466 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,163,147 | 1,356,944 | +193,797 |
| Dover | 877,847 | 195,182 | -682,665 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72042110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel waste and scrap containing 8% or more nickel by weight