Import/export HS code 382561: Waste with organic materials
Waste mainly made of natural or carbon-based substances
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,582,049 |
| United States | 505,559 |
| Belgium | 142,964 |
| Spain | 67,398 |
| Netherlands | 45,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,478,590 | 1,103,459 | -375,131 |
| United States | 197,329 | 308,230 | +110,901 |
| Belgium | 87,468 | 55,496 | -31,972 |
| Spain | 10,380 | 57,018 | +46,638 |
| Netherlands | 29,073 | 16,550 | -12,523 |
| Georgia | 15,557 | 0 | -15,557 |
| Falkland Islands | 81 | 0 | -81 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,530,306 |
| United States | 548,667 |
| Spain | 183,189 |
| Belgium | 46,125 |
| Netherlands | 45,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,429,128 | 1,101,178 | -327,950 |
| United States | 226,961 | 321,706 | +94,745 |
| Spain | 104,142 | 79,047 | -25,095 |
| Belgium | 29,092 | 17,033 | -12,059 |
| Netherlands | 29,073 | 16,550 | -12,523 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5,239 | +5,238 |
| Falkland Islands | 81 | 0 | -81 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,126,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,999 |
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) | 1,698,826 | 1,427,406 | -271,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,652 | 113,347 | -6,305 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 2,200,761 |
| Liverpool Docks | 537,997 |
| London | 391,697 |
| Killingholme | 94,678 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,481,392 | 719,369 | -762,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 216,291 | 321,706 | +105,415 |
| London | 13,246 | 378,451 | +365,205 |
| Killingholme | 58,376 | 36,302 | -22,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,290 | 42,180 | +15,890 |
| Dover | 0 | 20,988 | +20,988 |
| Purfleet | 15,827 | 0 | -15,827 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,590 | +14,590 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 7,167 | +7,167 |
| Newhaven | 6,975 | 0 | -6,975 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REMET UK LIMITED | 10 |
| BIP ORGANICS LIMITED | 9 |
| KERAX LIMITED | 5 |
| INDAVER SOLVENTS LIMITED | 3 |
| SOLUFEED LIMITED | 2 |
| VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
| SHIELD CHEMICALS T/A LANCER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,692,587 |
| Belgium | 308,250 |
| Sweden | 41,772 |
| Portugal | 30,898 |
| Germany | 11,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,100,115 | 592,472 | -507,643 |
| Belgium | 190,911 | 117,339 | -73,572 |
| Sweden | 32,353 | 9,419 | -22,934 |
| Portugal | 22,097 | 8,801 | -13,296 |
| Germany | 602 | 10,995 | +10,393 |
| France | 20 | 6,305 | +6,285 |
| Denmark | 93 | 4,204 | +4,111 |
| Spain | 2,695 | 111 | -2,584 |
| Ireland | 241 | 1,450 | +1,209 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 1,450,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 648,876 |
| Air transport | 958 |
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) | 877,152 | 573,241 | -303,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,976 | 176,900 | -295,076 |
| Air transport | 0 | 958 | +958 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,730,365 |
| London | 215,599 |
| Hull | 51,061 |
| Felixstowe | 40,568 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,150,267 | 580,098 | -570,169 |
| London | 100,887 | 114,712 | +13,825 |
| Hull | 48,749 | 2,312 | -46,437 |
| Felixstowe | 19,993 | 20,575 | +582 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,718 | 8,912 | -15,806 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,695 | 14,471 | +11,776 |
| Middlesbrough | 3 | 4,881 | +4,878 |
| Harwich | 18 | 2,728 | +2,710 |
| Killingholme | 1,722 | 1 | -1,721 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,450 | +1,450 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382561
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste mainly made of natural or carbon-based substances