Import/export HS code 382561: Waste with organic materials
Waste mainly made of natural or carbon-based substances
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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 | 2,541,345 |
| United States | 598,613 |
| Belgium | 141,791 |
| Spain | 67,823 |
| 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 | 1,460,989 | 1,080,356 | -380,633 |
| United States | 219,823 | 378,790 | +158,967 |
| Belgium | 97,018 | 44,773 | -52,245 |
| Spain | 3,405 | 64,418 | +61,013 |
| Netherlands | 29,073 | 16,550 | -12,523 |
| Georgia | 15,557 | 0 | -15,557 |
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 | 2,503,677 |
| United States | 627,646 |
| Spain | 183,614 |
| Netherlands | 45,623 |
| Belgium | 44,953 |
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 | 1,425,602 | 1,078,075 | -347,527 |
| United States | 235,380 | 392,266 | +156,886 |
| Spain | 104,473 | 79,141 | -25,332 |
| Netherlands | 29,073 | 16,550 | -12,523 |
| Belgium | 31,337 | 13,616 | -17,721 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 5,239 | +5,239 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Kent | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,178,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,251 |
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) | 1,703,638 | 1,474,863 | -228,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,227 | 110,024 | -12,203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 2,052,112 |
| Liverpool Docks | 612,451 |
| London | 498,470 |
| Killingholme | 94,677 |
| 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 | 1,466,036 | 586,076 | -879,960 |
| Liverpool Docks | 238,785 | 373,666 | +134,881 |
| London | 13,246 | 485,224 | +471,978 |
| Killingholme | 58,375 | 36,302 | -22,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,290 | 42,180 | +15,890 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,306 | 14,684 | +7,378 |
| Dover | 0 | 20,988 | +20,988 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 18,600 | +18,600 |
| Purfleet | 15,827 | 0 | -15,827 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 7,167 | +7,167 |
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 | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REMET UK LIMITED | 11 |
| BIP ORGANICS LIMITED | 9 |
| KERAX LIMITED | 5 |
| INDAVER SOLVENTS LIMITED | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,634,566 |
| Belgium | 308,448 |
| Sweden | 42,448 |
| Portugal | 29,246 |
| Germany | 11,600 |
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 | 1,061,639 | 572,927 | -488,712 |
| Belgium | 186,373 | 122,075 | -64,298 |
| Sweden | 33,023 | 9,425 | -23,598 |
| Portugal | 24,113 | 5,133 | -18,980 |
| Germany | 3,855 | 7,745 | +3,890 |
| France | 37 | 9,472 | +9,435 |
| Denmark | 1,051 | 3,247 | +2,196 |
| Spain | 2,715 | 89 | -2,626 |
| Ireland | 241 | 1,450 | +1,209 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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) | 1,380,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 662,672 |
| 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) | 839,317 | 541,669 | -297,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 472,773 | 189,899 | -282,874 |
| Air transport | 958 | 0 | -958 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,675,222 |
| London | 216,380 |
| Hull | 49,978 |
| Felixstowe | 39,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,025 |
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 | 1,105,319 | 569,903 | -535,416 |
| London | 96,823 | 119,557 | +22,734 |
| Hull | 47,601 | 2,377 | -45,224 |
| Felixstowe | 28,746 | 11,185 | -17,561 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,803 | 5,222 | -21,581 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,899 | 17,511 | +14,612 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,255 | 1,629 | -1,626 |
| Harwich | 19 | 2,732 | +2,713 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,450 | +1,450 |
| ZLC | 958 | 0 | -958 |
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