Import/export HS code 810530: Cobalt waste and scrap
Recyclable cobalt materials, including leftover pieces or discarded cobalt 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 | 6,454,536 |
| France | 3,541,068 |
| Netherlands | 3,332,110 |
| China | 2,307,887 |
| Romania | 1,535,022 |
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 | 2,590,706 | 3,863,830 | +1,273,124 |
| France | 1,107,801 | 2,433,267 | +1,325,466 |
| Netherlands | 1,599,586 | 1,732,524 | +132,938 |
| China | 1,605,927 | 701,960 | -903,967 |
| Romania | 445,123 | 1,089,899 | +644,776 |
| Germany | 436,301 | 854,220 | +417,919 |
| Japan | 720,946 | 235,715 | -485,231 |
| India | 449,519 | 487,370 | +37,851 |
| Canada | 153,580 | 613,591 | +460,011 |
| Czechia | 158,415 | 167,103 | +8,688 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,383,595 |
| Romania | 3,073,028 |
| China | 2,488,360 |
| Netherlands | 2,440,503 |
| Germany | 2,423,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,744,286 | 4,639,309 | +1,895,023 |
| Romania | 640,097 | 2,432,931 | +1,792,834 |
| China | 1,786,400 | 701,960 | -1,084,440 |
| Netherlands | 1,416,265 | 1,024,238 | -392,027 |
| Germany | 1,133,644 | 1,290,016 | +156,372 |
| France | 493,501 | 1,112,808 | +619,307 |
| Japan | 701,399 | 225,156 | -476,243 |
| India | 269,046 | 487,370 | +218,324 |
| Ireland | 142,217 | 151,898 | +9,681 |
| United Kingdom | 136,992 | 111,503 | -25,489 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,685,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,776,818 |
| Air transport | 530,391 |
| Road transport | 108,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,357,165 | 8,328,786 | +3,971,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,300,986 | 4,475,832 | -825,154 |
| Air transport | 308,999 | 221,392 | -87,607 |
| Road transport | 81,065 | 27,565 | -53,500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,432,626 |
| Felixstowe | 3,994,166 |
| Dover | 3,943,773 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,950,745 |
| Southampton | 1,983,632 |
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 | 1,800,208 | 2,632,418 | +832,210 |
| Felixstowe | 2,529,951 | 1,464,215 | -1,065,736 |
| Dover | 973,455 | 2,970,318 | +1,996,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 314,746 | 2,635,999 | +2,321,253 |
| Southampton | 747,186 | 1,236,446 | +489,260 |
| Hull | 681,869 | 442,317 | -239,552 |
| Eurotunnel | 607,841 | 305,351 | -302,490 |
| Killingholme | 825,148 | 0 | -825,148 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,009 | 395,003 | +108,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 273,014 | 241,623 | -31,391 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
|
11 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,468,211 |
| Australia | 4,876,961 |
| Japan | 3,363,968 |
| Germany | 1,964,490 |
| Belgium | 1,467,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,427,511 | 3,040,700 | -4,386,811 |
| Australia | 148,106 | 4,728,855 | +4,580,749 |
| Japan | 3,227,790 | 136,178 | -3,091,612 |
| Germany | 690,328 | 1,274,162 | +583,834 |
| Belgium | 609,099 | 858,686 | +249,587 |
| France | 102,617 | 615,296 | +512,679 |
| Czechia | 264,216 | 281,627 | +17,411 |
| Canada | 60,453 | 434,550 | +374,097 |
| Austria | 0 | 298,610 | +298,610 |
| Netherlands | 10,517 | 196,444 | +185,927 |
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) | 19,256,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,450,596 |
| Air transport | 55,023 |
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) | 10,956,500 | 8,299,621 | -2,656,879 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,838,565 | 3,612,031 | +1,773,466 |
| Air transport | 17,493 | 37,530 | +20,037 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,754,239 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,937,882 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,454,362 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,363,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 813,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,376,849 | 4,377,390 | -999,459 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,913,434 | 1,024,448 | -2,888,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,580,284 | 2,874,078 | +1,293,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,631,900 | 2,732,065 | +1,100,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,872 | 775,169 | +737,297 |
| Felixstowe | 106,001 | 74,309 | -31,692 |
| Heysham | 62,354 | 18,644 | -43,710 |
| Holyhead | 75,854 | 0 | -75,854 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,511 | 14,192 | +5,681 |
| Hull | 10,517 | 10,278 | -239 |
Quick facts
HS code: 810530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable cobalt materials, including leftover pieces or discarded cobalt products