Import/export HS code 8549: Electrical and electronic waste
Scrap and waste from electrical and electronic devices, including broken or unusable parts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,929,531 |
| Norway | 10,021,227 |
| Belgium | 3,632,767 |
| China | 1,381,034 |
| Thailand | 984,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,760,887 | 7,168,644 | +407,757 |
| Norway | 6,861,202 | 3,160,025 | -3,701,177 |
| Belgium | 1,109,780 | 2,522,987 | +1,413,207 |
| China | 850,682 | 530,352 | -320,330 |
| Thailand | 846,046 | 138,659 | -707,387 |
| Netherlands | 430,936 | 423,085 | -7,851 |
| United States | 268,324 | 521,768 | +253,444 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 610,943 | 98,252 | -512,691 |
| France | 193,091 | 486,907 | +293,816 |
| Japan | 454,799 | 0 | -454,799 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,680,060 |
| Norway | 9,992,845 |
| France | 3,994,826 |
| China | 1,709,306 |
| United Kingdom | 806,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,628,540 | 7,051,520 | +422,980 |
| Norway | 6,861,202 | 3,131,643 | -3,729,559 |
| France | 1,164,772 | 2,830,054 | +1,665,282 |
| China | 1,078,260 | 631,046 | -447,214 |
| United Kingdom | 714,002 | 92,635 | -621,367 |
| Netherlands | 309,209 | 480,110 | +170,901 |
| Thailand | 595,042 | 145,998 | -449,044 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 583,225 | 32,827 | -550,398 |
| United States | 246,082 | 289,778 | +43,696 |
| Spain | 181,173 | 40,778 | -140,395 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +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) | 19,357,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,509,660 |
| Air transport | 2,973,948 |
| Road transport | 16,075 |
| Other | 11,731 |
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) | 8,725,684 | 10,631,360 | +1,905,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,245,510 | 4,264,150 | -3,981,360 |
| Air transport | 2,229,847 | 744,101 | -1,485,746 |
| Road transport | 16,075 | 0 | -16,075 |
| Other | 9,502 | 2,229 | -7,273 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 7,461,206 |
| Hull | 5,169,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,131,895 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,293,838 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,513,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard | 2,741,278 | 4,719,928 | +1,978,650 |
| Hull | 3,354,745 | 1,814,486 | -1,540,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,725,765 | 1,406,130 | -2,319,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,249,620 | 3,044,218 | +1,794,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,267,613 | 1,245,722 | -1,021,891 |
| Dover | 1,170,394 | 1,220,519 | +50,125 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,725,056 | 296,875 | -1,428,181 |
| Felixstowe | 1,102,573 | 594,009 | -508,564 |
| Holyhead | 1,042,274 | 209,533 | -832,741 |
| London | 27,163 | 461,114 | +433,951 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 31,838,092 |
| Belgium | 20,939,042 |
| Canada | 5,857,835 |
| Germany | 5,296,476 |
| Bulgaria | 3,801,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 18,213,030 | 13,625,062 | -4,587,968 |
| Belgium | 8,968,976 | 11,970,066 | +3,001,090 |
| Canada | 1,241,984 | 4,615,851 | +3,373,867 |
| Germany | 1,806,474 | 3,490,002 | +1,683,528 |
| Bulgaria | 2,223,828 | 1,577,951 | -645,877 |
| Netherlands | 1,561,873 | 1,464,737 | -97,136 |
| Latvia | 601,878 | 1,925,206 | +1,323,328 |
| United States | 980,444 | 1,093,679 | +113,235 |
| Sweden | 669,999 | 1,398,514 | +728,515 |
| France | 1,284,712 | 609,420 | -675,292 |
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) | 47,907,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,915,137 |
| Air transport | 5,457,631 |
| Road transport | 6,420 |
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) | 25,084,778 | 22,822,865 | -2,261,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,172,399 | 19,742,738 | +5,570,339 |
| Air transport | 2,677,452 | 2,780,179 | +102,727 |
| Road transport | 6,420 | 0 | -6,420 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 19,844,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,974,365 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,453,773 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,169,960 |
| London | 7,221,946 |
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 | 13,819,064 | 6,025,710 | -7,793,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,156,623 | 6,817,742 | +661,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,058,117 | 8,395,656 | +4,337,539 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,465,820 | 4,704,140 | +238,320 |
| London | 2,428,233 | 4,793,713 | +2,365,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,277,484 | 5,126,192 | +3,848,708 |
| Felixstowe | 3,684,963 | 1,629,984 | -2,054,979 |
| Dover | 1,424,002 | 1,794,390 | +370,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,548,953 | 998,415 | -550,538 |
| Middlesbrough | 654,592 | 1,337,618 | +683,026 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 854911 – Lead-acid battery waste
- 854912 – Waste with lead, cadmium, or mercury
- 854913 – Sorted waste without harmful metals
- 854914 – Unsorted waste without harmful metals
- 854919 – Various electrical waste
- 854921 – Waste with harmful components
- 854929 – Various waste with harmful components
- 854931 – Waste with harmful components
- 854939 – Various waste with harmful components
- 854991 – Waste with harmful components
- 854999 – Various electrical waste
Quick facts
HS code: 8549
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scrap and waste from electrical and electronic devices, including broken or unusable parts