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 | 32,830,600 |
| Italy | 495,489 |
| 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 | 18,276,119 | 14,554,481 | -3,721,638 |
| Italy | 150,105 | 345,384 | +195,279 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 599,945 |
| Italy | 495,489 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 321,368 | 278,577 | -42,791 |
| Italy | 150,105 | 345,384 | +195,279 |
| 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 | 32,230,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,159,241 |
| 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 | 17,954,751 | 14,275,904 | -3,678,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 526,633 | 632,608 | +105,975 |
| 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 | 32,230,655 |
| Dover | 567,438 |
| Holyhead | 303,401 |
| Liverpool Docks | 210,824 |
| 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 | 17,954,751 | 14,275,904 | -3,678,847 |
| Dover | 286,773 | 280,665 | -6,108 |
| Holyhead | 160,860 | 142,541 | -18,319 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,212 | 135,612 | +60,400 |
| 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 | 307,615,833 |
| India | 243,512,692 |
| Turkey | 219,725,816 |
| Morocco | 160,118,774 |
| Spain | 105,008,316 |
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 | 153,420,292 | 154,195,541 | +775,249 |
| India | 150,668,880 | 92,843,812 | -57,825,068 |
| Turkey | 112,310,779 | 107,415,037 | -4,895,742 |
| Morocco | 78,543,816 | 81,574,958 | +3,031,142 |
| Spain | 65,397,660 | 39,610,656 | -25,787,004 |
| Egypt | 50,720,912 | 46,093,710 | -4,627,202 |
| France | 30,140,770 | 48,505,033 | +18,364,263 |
| Portugal | 37,682,096 | 19,756,250 | -17,925,846 |
| Thailand | 19,108,001 | 23,691,307 | +4,583,306 |
| Belgium | 17,703,935 | 9,942,671 | -7,761,264 |
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 | 78,752,382 |
| Nicaragua | 1,397,582 |
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 | 44,322,598 | 34,429,784 | -9,892,814 |
| Nicaragua | 1,397,582 | 0 | -1,397,582 |
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) | 1,359,814,507 |
| Other | 80,149,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,776,651 |
| 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) | 721,577,559 | 638,236,948 | -83,340,611 |
| Other | 45,720,180 | 34,429,784 | -11,290,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,395,894 | 380,757 | -12,015,137 |
| 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 | 394,923,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 300,916,067 |
| Felixstowe | 165,019,006 |
| London | 146,186,634 |
| 000 | 80,149,964 |
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 | 177,917,861 | 217,006,096 | +39,088,235 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,999,778 | 156,916,289 | +12,916,511 |
| Felixstowe | 129,017,584 | 36,001,422 | -93,016,162 |
| London | 73,020,168 | 73,166,466 | +146,298 |
| 000 | 45,720,180 | 34,429,784 | -11,290,396 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 47,057,451 | 15,536,927 | -31,520,524 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 32,315,000 | 28,135,010 | -4,179,990 |
| Southampton | 23,282,819 | 34,204,354 | +10,921,535 |
| Hull | 38,839,338 | 4,647,203 | -34,192,135 |
| Glasgow | 21,932,951 | 11,925,450 | -10,007,501 |
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