Import/export HS code 854911: Lead-acid battery waste
Waste and scrap from lead-acid batteries, including used or spent batteries
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 10,418,990 |
| Ireland | 9,892,447 |
| Belgium | 3,642,799 |
| France | 417,255 |
| Iceland | 221,468 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 6,542,276 | 3,876,714 | -2,665,562 |
| Ireland | 4,568,557 | 5,323,890 | +755,333 |
| Belgium | 1,227,712 | 2,415,087 | +1,187,375 |
| France | 2,248 | 415,007 | +412,759 |
| Iceland | 195,528 | 25,940 | -169,588 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
| China | 5,699 | 0 | -5,699 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,385 | 0 | -3,385 |
| Germany | 76 | 420 | +344 |
| Antarctica | 0 | 9 | +9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 10,418,990 |
| Ireland | 9,822,808 |
| France | 3,947,952 |
| Iceland | 221,468 |
| Netherlands | 85,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 6,542,276 | 3,876,714 | -2,665,562 |
| Ireland | 4,527,407 | 5,295,401 | +767,994 |
| France | 1,229,960 | 2,717,992 | +1,488,032 |
| Iceland | 195,528 | 25,940 | -169,588 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 85,450 | +85,450 |
| Germany | 33,944 | 0 | -33,944 |
| Belgium | 0 | 26,652 | +26,652 |
| Guernsey | 0 | 26,260 | +26,260 |
| China | 9,084 | 0 | -9,084 |
| Thailand | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 13,943,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,640,467 |
| Air transport | 16,919 |
| Other | 9,435 |
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) | 5,791,311 | 8,151,755 | +2,360,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,737,804 | 3,902,663 | -2,835,141 |
| Air transport | 9,160 | 7,759 | -1,401 |
| Other | 7,206 | 2,229 | -4,977 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 6,822,366 |
| Hull | 5,614,214 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,026,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,877,559 |
| Dover | 1,836,557 |
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 | 2,637,539 | 4,184,827 | +1,547,288 |
| Hull | 3,135,276 | 2,478,938 | -656,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,602,528 | 1,423,716 | -2,178,812 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,194,093 | 2,683,466 | +1,489,373 |
| Dover | 762,628 | 1,073,929 | +311,301 |
| Holyhead | 1,179,537 | 209,533 | -970,004 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,514 | 0 | -17,514 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,160 | 7,759 | -1,401 |
| 000 | 7,206 | 2,229 | -4,977 |
| Harwich | 0 | 9 | +9 |
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 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
| 2024-06 | 4 |
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+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,970,829 |
| Bulgaria | 3,683,380 |
| Latvia | 2,517,679 |
| Spain | 1,229,058 |
| France | 1,169,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,462,579 | 2,508,250 | -954,329 |
| Bulgaria | 2,197,490 | 1,485,890 | -711,600 |
| Latvia | 451,532 | 2,066,147 | +1,614,615 |
| Spain | 1,047,346 | 181,712 | -865,634 |
| France | 888,806 | 280,880 | -607,926 |
| Malaysia | 567,769 | 0 | -567,769 |
| Poland | 310,707 | 0 | -310,707 |
| Netherlands | 106,998 | 4,836 | -102,162 |
| Singapore | 0 | 74,183 | +74,183 |
| India | 12,567 | 58,699 | +46,132 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,655,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,860,220 |
| Air transport | 217,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,267,785 | 4,387,686 | +119,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,673,473 | 2,186,747 | -2,486,726 |
| Air transport | 117,985 | 99,286 | -18,699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,396,781 |
| Felixstowe | 3,683,380 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,570,145 |
| Hull | 1,559,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 852,331 |
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 | 3,388,611 | 3,008,170 | -380,441 |
| Felixstowe | 2,197,490 | 1,485,890 | -711,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,289,265 | 280,880 | -1,008,385 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,559,082 | +1,559,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 670,619 | 181,712 | -488,907 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 752,386 | 0 | -752,386 |
| Killingholme | 627,290 | 0 | -627,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,715 | 0 | -105,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,921 | 93,631 | +84,710 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 58,699 | +58,699 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 854911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste and scrap from lead-acid batteries, including used or spent batteries