Import/export HS code 72044910: Shredded iron or steel waste
Iron or steel waste that has been shredded into small pieces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 35,245,884 |
| Italy | 669,194 |
| Germany | 141,754 |
| India | 7,041 |
| Netherlands | 6,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,902,908 | 16,342,976 | -2,559,932 |
| Italy | 323,810 | 345,384 | +21,574 |
| Germany | 137,363 | 4,391 | -132,972 |
| India | 7,041 | 0 | -7,041 |
| Netherlands | 4,843 | 1,661 | -3,182 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,595 | +2,595 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,086 | +1,086 |
| United States | 297 | 0 | -297 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 669,194 |
| Ireland | 640,161 |
| Germany | 141,754 |
| United Kingdom | 9,788 |
| Netherlands | 4,843 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 323,810 | 345,384 | +21,574 |
| Ireland | 323,450 | 316,711 | -6,739 |
| Germany | 137,363 | 4,391 | -132,972 |
| United Kingdom | 7,041 | 2,747 | -4,294 |
| Netherlands | 4,843 | 0 | -4,843 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,595 | +2,595 |
| United States | 297 | 0 | -297 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 34,605,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,373,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,384 |
| Air transport | 1,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 18,579,458 | 16,026,265 | -2,553,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 702,420 | 670,742 | -31,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,384 | 0 | -94,384 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,086 | +1,086 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 34,605,723 |
| Dover | 741,143 |
| Holyhead | 333,628 |
| Liverpool Docks | 220,813 |
| Ayr Harbour | 82,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 18,579,458 | 16,026,265 | -2,553,193 |
| Dover | 460,478 | 280,665 | -179,813 |
| Holyhead | 158,802 | 174,826 | +16,024 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,352 | 141,461 | +62,109 |
| Ayr Harbour | 82,203 | 0 | -82,203 |
| Eurotunnel | 695 | 67,314 | +66,619 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,041 | 0 | -7,041 |
| Harwich | 0 | 6,052 | +6,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,843 | 0 | -4,843 |
| Milford | 3,093 | 0 | -3,093 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 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+ | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 302,024,397 |
| India | 278,136,427 |
| Turkey | 226,740,846 |
| Morocco | 153,679,016 |
| Spain | 117,348,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 136,865,601 | 165,158,796 | +28,293,195 |
| India | 168,388,237 | 109,748,190 | -58,640,047 |
| Turkey | 125,344,123 | 101,396,723 | -23,947,400 |
| Morocco | 73,328,532 | 80,350,484 | +7,021,952 |
| Spain | 64,831,662 | 52,517,118 | -12,314,544 |
| Egypt | 46,811,846 | 45,791,196 | -1,020,650 |
| France | 24,173,294 | 54,947,553 | +30,774,259 |
| Portugal | 37,914,114 | 27,632,741 | -10,281,373 |
| Italy | 29,966,064 | 15,391,802 | -14,574,262 |
| Thailand | 17,659,567 | 21,740,572 | +4,081,005 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 83,701,994 |
| Nicaragua | 2,837,304 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 44,705,144 | 38,996,850 | -5,708,294 |
| Nicaragua | 2,837,304 | 0 | -2,837,304 |
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) | 1,422,003,507 |
| Other | 86,539,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,024,098 |
| Air transport | 3,364 |
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) | 736,591,721 | 685,411,786 | -51,179,935 |
| Other | 47,542,448 | 38,996,850 | -8,545,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,725,558 | 298,540 | -17,427,018 |
| Air transport | 3,364 | 0 | -3,364 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 393,999,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,430,203 |
| Felixstowe | 192,962,147 |
| London | 153,676,064 |
| 000 | 86,539,298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 172,886,250 | 221,113,215 | +48,226,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,530,654 | 173,899,549 | +45,368,895 |
| Felixstowe | 152,147,597 | 40,814,550 | -111,333,047 |
| London | 71,279,893 | 82,396,171 | +11,116,278 |
| 000 | 47,542,448 | 38,996,850 | -8,545,598 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 59,834,807 | 20,976,130 | -38,858,677 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 33,816,406 | 31,808,584 | -2,007,822 |
| Southampton | 24,921,200 | 34,096,146 | +9,174,946 |
| Hull | 38,411,128 | 8,805,800 | -29,605,328 |
| Belfast Port | 23,642,670 | 11,338,201 | -12,304,469 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72044910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel waste that has been shredded into small pieces