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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,169,887 |
| Norway | 9,959,570 |
| Belgium | 3,619,471 |
| France | 417,255 |
| Iceland | 208,668 |
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 | 4,299,186 | 5,870,701 | +1,571,515 |
| Norway | 6,840,049 | 3,119,521 | -3,720,528 |
| Belgium | 1,107,495 | 2,511,976 | +1,404,481 |
| France | 2,248 | 415,007 | +412,759 |
| Iceland | 182,728 | 25,940 | -156,788 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,100,248 |
| Norway | 9,959,570 |
| France | 3,924,624 |
| Iceland | 208,668 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,258,036 | 5,842,212 | +1,584,176 |
| Norway | 6,840,049 | 3,119,521 | -3,720,528 |
| France | 1,109,743 | 2,814,881 | +1,705,138 |
| Iceland | 182,728 | 25,940 | -156,788 |
| 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) | 14,160,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,204,661 |
| 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) | 5,401,723 | 8,759,041 | +3,357,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,022,777 | 3,181,884 | -3,840,893 |
| 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 | 7,457,116 |
| Hull | 5,154,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,013,444 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,870,941 |
| Dover | 1,671,680 |
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 | 2,737,188 | 4,719,928 | +1,982,740 |
| Hull | 3,340,308 | 1,814,486 | -1,525,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,682,469 | 1,330,975 | -2,351,494 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,090,586 | 2,780,355 | +1,689,769 |
| Dover | 622,455 | 1,049,225 | +426,770 |
| Holyhead | 933,980 | 209,533 | -724,447 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,514 | 36,414 | +18,900 |
| 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 | 5,580,529 |
| Bulgaria | 3,775,441 |
| Latvia | 2,517,679 |
| France | 1,092,144 |
| Spain | 461,606 |
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 | 3,307,729 | 2,272,800 | -1,034,929 |
| Bulgaria | 2,197,490 | 1,577,951 | -619,539 |
| Latvia | 601,878 | 1,915,801 | +1,313,923 |
| France | 863,473 | 228,671 | -634,802 |
| Spain | 193,731 | 267,875 | +74,144 |
| Malaysia | 441,613 | 0 | -441,613 |
| Poland | 310,707 | 0 | -310,707 |
| India | 12,567 | 246,139 | +233,572 |
| Netherlands | 106,998 | 4,836 | -102,162 |
| Singapore | 0 | 74,183 | +74,183 |
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) | 8,749,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,687,460 |
| Air transport | 214,994 |
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) | 4,670,209 | 4,079,422 | -590,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,257,645 | 2,429,815 | -827,830 |
| Air transport | 121,781 | 93,213 | -28,568 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,290,006 |
| Felixstowe | 3,775,441 |
| Hull | 1,559,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,496,023 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 626,230 |
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 | 3,660,487 | 2,629,519 | -1,030,968 |
| Felixstowe | 2,197,490 | 1,577,951 | -619,539 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,559,082 | +1,559,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,267,352 | 228,671 | -1,038,681 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 626,230 | 0 | -626,230 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 267,875 | +267,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 246,139 | +246,139 |
| Killingholme | 160,698 | 0 | -160,698 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,715 | 0 | -105,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,066 | 86,486 | +70,420 |
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