Import/export HS code 81129221: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,865,524 |
| China | 1,062,300 |
| Germany | 594,022 |
| Austria | 210,850 |
| Estonia | 204,741 |
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 | 3,235,069 | 630,455 | -2,604,614 |
| China | 354,209 | 708,091 | +353,882 |
| Germany | 168,818 | 425,204 | +256,386 |
| Austria | 97,457 | 113,393 | +15,936 |
| Estonia | 0 | 204,741 | +204,741 |
| Liechtenstein | 111,129 | 9,537 | -101,592 |
| Japan | 68,621 | 46,418 | -22,203 |
| Netherlands | 1,679 | 38,941 | +37,262 |
| France | 0 | 6,963 | +6,963 |
| Turkey | 2,476 | 0 | -2,476 |
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 | 3,851,322 |
| China | 1,147,230 |
| Germany | 560,740 |
| Estonia | 188,396 |
| Austria | 177,545 |
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 | 3,220,867 | 630,455 | -2,590,412 |
| China | 439,139 | 708,091 | +268,952 |
| Germany | 120,113 | 440,627 | +320,514 |
| Estonia | 0 | 188,396 | +188,396 |
| Austria | 62,911 | 114,634 | +51,723 |
| Liechtenstein | 111,129 | 9,537 | -101,592 |
| Japan | 66,599 | 46,418 | -20,181 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 22,277 | +22,277 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,345 | +16,345 |
| Kazakhstan | 14,202 | 0 | -14,202 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 4,088,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,785,096 |
| Air transport | 349,859 |
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) | 3,643,033 | 445,213 | -3,197,820 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 378,125 | 1,406,971 | +1,028,846 |
| Air transport | 18,300 | 331,559 | +313,259 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,217,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,113,022 |
| Felixstowe | 1,048,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 340,931 |
| Dover | 310,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,217,727 | 0 | -3,217,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,685 | 1,072,337 | +1,031,652 |
| Felixstowe | 425,551 | 622,600 | +197,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,202 | 326,729 | +312,527 |
| Dover | 174,040 | 136,701 | -37,339 |
| London | 84,930 | 0 | -84,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 55,578 | 0 | -55,578 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,625 | 0 | -20,625 |
| Southampton | 2,022 | 11,009 | +8,987 |
| ZLC | 0 | 9,537 | +9,537 |
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
|
3 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
|
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,998,495 |
| Germany | 948,350 |
| Belgium | 221,411 |
| Netherlands | 161,813 |
| Japan | 131,731 |
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 | 2,739,275 | 1,259,220 | -1,480,055 |
| Germany | 730,391 | 217,959 | -512,432 |
| Belgium | 976 | 220,435 | +219,459 |
| Netherlands | 161,813 | 0 | -161,813 |
| Japan | 131,731 | 0 | -131,731 |
| United Arab Emirates | 74,222 | 0 | -74,222 |
| Spain | 31,801 | 15,169 | -16,632 |
| France | 40,813 | 0 | -40,813 |
| Taiwan | 5,388 | 0 | -5,388 |
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) | 3,993,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,045,908 |
| Air transport | 589,949 |
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) | 3,045,953 | 947,383 | -2,098,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 735,849 | 310,059 | -425,790 |
| Air transport | 134,608 | 455,341 | +320,733 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,520,602 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 750,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,424 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,697 |
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 | 2,580,895 | 939,707 | -1,641,188 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 519,196 | 231,646 | -287,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 233,424 | +233,424 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,630 | 86,089 | -42,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,697 | 0 | -204,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 164,660 | +164,660 |
| Harwich | 161,813 | 0 | -161,813 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,731 | 0 | -131,731 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,610 | 57,257 | +9,647 |
| Manchester Airport | 74,222 | 0 | -74,222 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable materials like leftover pieces or used items