Import/export HS code 810197: Tungsten waste and scrap
Recyclable tungsten materials, including leftover pieces and used products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,520,651 |
| China | 4,357,186 |
| Netherlands | 2,600,863 |
| South Korea | 2,511,057 |
| Germany | 1,990,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,323,086 | 2,197,565 | -125,521 |
| China | 2,134,808 | 2,222,378 | +87,570 |
| Netherlands | 1,080,601 | 1,520,262 | +439,661 |
| South Korea | 1,154,466 | 1,356,591 | +202,125 |
| Germany | 967,573 | 1,022,665 | +55,092 |
| South Africa | 463,194 | 624,243 | +161,049 |
| France | 426,492 | 209,922 | -216,570 |
| Israel | 367,213 | 134,496 | -232,717 |
| Austria | 32,295 | 432,143 | +399,848 |
| Japan | 152,537 | 226,157 | +73,620 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,838,215 |
| Germany | 4,021,359 |
| United States | 2,896,422 |
| South Korea | 2,794,447 |
| South Africa | 1,087,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,440,302 | 3,397,913 | -42,389 |
| Germany | 1,644,636 | 2,376,723 | +732,087 |
| United States | 1,499,058 | 1,397,364 | -101,694 |
| South Korea | 1,154,466 | 1,639,981 | +485,515 |
| South Africa | 463,194 | 624,243 | +161,049 |
| Austria | 444,724 | 528,289 | +83,565 |
| Israel | 367,213 | 134,496 | -232,717 |
| Japan | 152,537 | 226,157 | +73,620 |
| Singapore | 134,914 | 153,209 | +18,295 |
| France | 14,063 | 261,164 | +247,101 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 12,556,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,121,329 |
| Air transport | 1,505,889 |
| Other | 461,166 |
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) | 6,514,213 | 6,042,731 | -471,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,506,961 | 3,614,368 | +1,107,407 |
| Air transport | 292,072 | 1,213,817 | +921,745 |
| Other | 284,490 | 176,676 | -107,814 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,470,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,895,474 |
| Southampton | 3,056,020 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,913,722 |
| Dover | 1,749,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,089,674 | 3,380,744 | +291,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,811,482 | 2,083,992 | +272,510 |
| Southampton | 1,442,975 | 1,613,045 | +170,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,197,595 | 716,127 | -481,468 |
| Dover | 703,691 | 1,045,413 | +341,722 |
| London | 640,673 | 548,246 | -92,427 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 825,705 | +825,705 |
| 000 | 284,490 | 176,676 | -107,814 |
| Manchester Airport | 205,124 | 85,969 | -119,155 |
| London Stansted Airport | 74,655 | 207,344 | +132,689 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,645,763 |
| United States | 3,610,488 |
| France | 3,221,526 |
| Austria | 1,567,937 |
| Japan | 1,064,084 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,565,645 | 11,080,118 | +2,514,473 |
| United States | 926,564 | 2,683,924 | +1,757,360 |
| France | 1,113,114 | 2,108,412 | +995,298 |
| Austria | 623,667 | 944,270 | +320,603 |
| Japan | 356,194 | 707,890 | +351,696 |
| Australia | 408,041 | 651,486 | +243,445 |
| Netherlands | 389,301 | 48,835 | -340,466 |
| Slovenia | 133,304 | 302,096 | +168,792 |
| Singapore | 0 | 195,024 | +195,024 |
| Ireland | 77,602 | 0 | -77,602 |
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) | 25,082,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,953,399 |
| Air transport | 432,415 |
| Road transport | 63,808 |
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) | 10,481,753 | 14,600,360 | +4,118,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,188,340 | 3,765,059 | +1,576,719 |
| Air transport | 1,487 | 430,928 | +429,441 |
| Road transport | 63,808 | 0 | -63,808 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,996,116 |
| Felixstowe | 8,963,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,902,247 |
| Southampton | 3,515,998 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,505,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,785,207 | 6,210,909 | +1,425,702 |
| Felixstowe | 4,068,061 | 4,895,561 | +827,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,221,953 | 2,680,294 | +1,458,341 |
| Southampton | 1,605,236 | 1,910,762 | +305,526 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,692 | 1,417,699 | +1,330,007 |
| Dover | 471,668 | 440,830 | -30,838 |
| Harwich | 279,918 | 220,952 | -58,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,885 | 405,659 | +330,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 253,788 | +253,788 |
| London | 0 | 182,753 | +182,753 |
Quick facts
HS code: 810197
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable tungsten materials, including leftover pieces and used products