Import/export HS code 38259090: Various unspecified waste
Any other waste not specifically listed in this category
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 | 302,930 |
| Japan | 105,911 |
| United States | 71,667 |
| Italy | 20,520 |
| South Korea | 9,425 |
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 | 25,086 | 277,844 | +252,758 |
| Japan | 82,547 | 23,364 | -59,183 |
| United States | 50,046 | 21,621 | -28,425 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,520 | +20,520 |
| South Korea | 9,425 | 0 | -9,425 |
| Netherlands | 3,945 | 0 | -3,945 |
| Canada | 3,179 | 0 | -3,179 |
| Germany | 3,155 | 0 | -3,155 |
| India | 1,674 | 0 | -1,674 |
| Brazil | 395 | 1,154 | +759 |
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 | 308,185 |
| Japan | 105,911 |
| United States | 64,833 |
| Austria | 20,520 |
| United Kingdom | 8,926 |
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 | 28,824 | 279,361 | +250,537 |
| Japan | 82,547 | 23,364 | -59,183 |
| United States | 43,212 | 21,621 | -21,591 |
| Austria | 0 | 20,520 | +20,520 |
| United Kingdom | 8,926 | 0 | -8,926 |
| South Korea | 5,354 | 0 | -5,354 |
| Canada | 3,179 | 0 | -3,179 |
| Germany | 3,155 | 0 | -3,155 |
| India | 1,674 | 0 | -1,674 |
| Brazil | 395 | 1,154 | +759 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 291,057 |
| Air transport | 207,162 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,471 |
| Other | 60 |
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) | 9,192 | 281,865 | +272,673 |
| Air transport | 162,598 | 44,564 | -118,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,068 | 21,403 | +11,335 |
| Other | 60 | 0 | -60 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 282,629 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,911 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,990 |
| Dover | 23,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,266 | 275,363 | +268,097 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,547 | 23,364 | -59,183 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,009 | 18,754 | -28,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,990 | 0 | -23,990 |
| Dover | 3,155 | 20,520 | +17,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,003 | 2,446 | -5,557 |
| London | 3,738 | 4,021 | +283 |
| Felixstowe | 3,175 | 2,481 | -694 |
| 499 | 1,926 | 0 | -1,926 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,049 | 0 | -1,049 |
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 | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 1,013,265 |
| Sweden | 630,075 |
| Portugal | 594,721 |
| Spain | 163,068 |
| Israel | 116,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 420,038 | 593,227 | +173,189 |
| Sweden | 262,254 | 367,821 | +105,567 |
| Portugal | 570,929 | 23,792 | -547,137 |
| Spain | 0 | 163,068 | +163,068 |
| Israel | 106,975 | 9,526 | -97,449 |
| France | 33,259 | 56,679 | +23,420 |
| Belgium | 30,323 | 32,393 | +2,070 |
| Iceland | 38,558 | 7,646 | -30,912 |
| Norway | 3,451 | 38,805 | +35,354 |
| Germany | 35,316 | 0 | -35,316 |
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) | 2,455,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 327,257 |
| Air transport | 154,700 |
| Other | 179 |
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) | 1,289,569 | 1,166,135 | -123,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,894 | 119,363 | -88,531 |
| Air transport | 47,240 | 107,460 | +60,220 |
| Other | 164 | 15 | -149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,045,430 |
| Liverpool Docks | 615,123 |
| TRT | 599,530 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 350,104 | 695,326 | +345,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 586,214 | 28,909 | -557,305 |
| TRT | 202,100 | 397,430 | +195,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,059 | 103,099 | -9,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,449 | 22,340 | -51,109 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 92,801 | +92,801 |
| Felixstowe | 84,865 | 4,118 | -80,747 |
| Dover | 59,099 | 4,178 | -54,921 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,393 | 7,646 | -33,747 |
| Hull | 0 | 26,155 | +26,155 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38259090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Any other waste not specifically listed in this category