Import/export HS code 811222: Metal waste and scrap
Recyclable materials like leftover pieces or used items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 315,711 |
| Germany | 126,552 |
| Taiwan | 80,116 |
| Spain | 67,260 |
| Czechia | 63,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 315,711 | +315,711 |
| Germany | 83,326 | 43,226 | -40,100 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 80,116 | +80,116 |
| Spain | 67,260 | 0 | -67,260 |
| Czechia | 63,888 | 0 | -63,888 |
| Netherlands | 8,984 | 18,726 | +9,742 |
| United States | 0 | 25,797 | +25,797 |
| Ireland | 5,694 | 5,241 | -453 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,203 | +1,203 |
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 | 315,711 |
| Germany | 135,536 |
| Taiwan | 80,116 |
| Spain | 67,260 |
| Czechia | 63,888 |
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 | 0 | 315,711 | +315,711 |
| Germany | 92,310 | 43,226 | -49,084 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 80,116 | +80,116 |
| Spain | 67,260 | 0 | -67,260 |
| Czechia | 63,888 | 0 | -63,888 |
| United States | 0 | 25,797 | +25,797 |
| Brazil | 0 | 18,726 | +18,726 |
| Ireland | 5,694 | 5,241 | -453 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,203 | +1,203 |
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) | 402,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 316,914 |
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) | 229,152 | 173,106 | -56,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 316,914 | +316,914 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 424,740 |
| Dover | 150,586 |
| Hull | 63,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,732 |
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 | 8,984 | 415,756 | +406,772 |
| Dover | 150,586 | 0 | -150,586 |
| Hull | 63,888 | 0 | -63,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 43,226 | +43,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,694 | 31,038 | +25,344 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 6,079,286 |
| China | 23,736 |
| Germany | 7,509 |
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 | 1,836,110 | 4,243,176 | +2,407,066 |
| China | 23,736 | 0 | -23,736 |
| Germany | 7,509 | 0 | -7,509 |
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) | 5,781,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 313,521 |
| Air transport | 15,365 |
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) | 1,845,065 | 3,936,580 | +2,091,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,509 | 306,012 | +298,503 |
| Air transport | 14,781 | 584 | -14,197 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,617,507 |
| Southampton | 304,887 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,263 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,509 |
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 | 1,617,626 | 3,999,881 | +2,382,255 |
| Southampton | 62,176 | 242,711 | +180,535 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,263 | 0 | -165,263 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,781 | 584 | -14,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,509 | 0 | -7,509 |
Quick facts
HS code: 811222
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable materials like leftover pieces or used items