Import/export HS code 811229: Various metal products
Any other items made from these metals not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,758,907 |
| China | 1,175,309 |
| United States | 396,857 |
| Ireland | 188,915 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 128,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 842,773 | 916,134 | +73,361 |
| China | 695,972 | 479,337 | -216,635 |
| United States | 300,656 | 96,201 | -204,455 |
| Ireland | 112,740 | 76,175 | -36,565 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 46,568 | 82,405 | +35,837 |
| Germany | 51,626 | 66,448 | +14,822 |
| France | 54,336 | 63,654 | +9,318 |
| Poland | 0 | 80,490 | +80,490 |
| Taiwan | 9,836 | 0 | -9,836 |
| India | 4,747 | 4,493 | -254 |
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 | 3,329,858 |
| United States | 384,118 |
| Germany | 107,600 |
| Ireland | 61,050 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,988 |
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 | 1,627,608 | 1,702,250 | +74,642 |
| United States | 299,615 | 84,503 | -215,112 |
| Germany | 65,590 | 42,010 | -23,580 |
| Ireland | 61,050 | 0 | -61,050 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,988 | 0 | -32,988 |
| United Kingdom | 11,140 | 7,359 | -3,781 |
| France | 5,074 | 8,981 | +3,907 |
| Taiwan | 9,836 | 0 | -9,836 |
| India | 4,747 | 4,493 | -254 |
| Italy | 0 | 8,138 | +8,138 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,763,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,285,788 |
| Air transport | 932,224 |
| Other | 12,644 |
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) | 922,397 | 840,768 | -81,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 619,271 | 666,517 | +47,246 |
| Air transport | 581,775 | 350,449 | -231,326 |
| Other | 4,041 | 8,603 | +4,562 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,458,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 543,215 |
| Felixstowe | 542,815 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 286,086 |
| Harwich | 246,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 788,655 | 669,363 | -119,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 285,964 | 257,251 | -28,713 |
| Felixstowe | 323,962 | 218,853 | -105,109 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 170,382 | 115,704 | -54,678 |
| Harwich | 0 | 246,087 | +246,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 147,241 | 28,728 | -118,513 |
| Holyhead | 104,913 | 65,168 | -39,745 |
| Thamesport | 67,221 | 48,132 | -19,089 |
| Southampton | 48,900 | 33,397 | -15,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 80,490 | +80,490 |
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 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 105 |
| BLUE CASA LIMITED | 65 |
| LINDE AMT UK LIMITED | 44 |
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 24 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 18 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 14 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 12 |
| COUNTRY KITCHENWARE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 11 |
| AVON SPECIALTY METALS LIMITED | 11 |
| TEER COATINGS LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 862,345 |
| Netherlands | 317,665 |
| Brazil | 167,511 |
| Ireland | 128,876 |
| China | 77,728 |
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 | 472,066 | 390,279 | -81,787 |
| Netherlands | 206,949 | 110,716 | -96,233 |
| Brazil | 117,949 | 49,562 | -68,387 |
| Ireland | 126,926 | 1,950 | -124,976 |
| China | 56,500 | 21,228 | -35,272 |
| Switzerland | 18,884 | 29,356 | +10,472 |
| Pakistan | 20,514 | 20,261 | -253 |
| Canada | 25,431 | 8,893 | -16,538 |
| Egypt | 0 | 23,245 | +23,245 |
| Germany | 3,687 | 17,617 | +13,930 |
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) | 778,977 |
| Air transport | 623,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 459,297 |
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) | 424,515 | 354,462 | -70,053 |
| Air transport | 370,953 | 252,457 | -118,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,793 | 124,504 | -210,289 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 459,852 |
| Southampton | 357,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 309,555 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 211,161 |
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 | 457,902 | 1,950 | -455,952 |
| Southampton | 6,669 | 350,432 | +343,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 201,380 | 108,175 | -93,205 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 177,377 | 71,015 | -106,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,707 | 104,454 | -2,253 |
| ZLC | 46,325 | 24,910 | -21,415 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,112 | 4,030 | -51,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 50,658 | +50,658 |
| Holyhead | 31,758 | 0 | -31,758 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,541 | 14,918 | -1,623 |
Quick facts
HS code: 811229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Any other items made from these metals not listed above