Import/export HS code 85491110: Spent lead-acid batteries
Used lead-acid batteries that are no longer functional
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 5,981,193 |
| Ireland | 1,084,239 |
| China | 3,590 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,385 |
| France | 2,248 |
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 | 3,340,308 | 2,640,885 | -699,423 |
| Ireland | 459,416 | 624,823 | +165,407 |
| China | 3,590 | 0 | -3,590 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,385 | 0 | -3,385 |
| France | 2,248 | 0 | -2,248 |
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 | 5,981,193 |
| Ireland | 1,048,544 |
| Guernsey | 26,260 |
| China | 6,975 |
| France | 2,248 |
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 | 3,340,308 | 2,640,885 | -699,423 |
| Ireland | 452,210 | 596,334 | +144,124 |
| Guernsey | 0 | 26,260 | +26,260 |
| China | 6,975 | 0 | -6,975 |
| France | 2,248 | 0 | -2,248 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 6,005,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,052,675 |
| Other | 9,435 |
| Air transport | 6,975 |
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) | 3,340,308 | 2,665,262 | -675,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 454,458 | 598,217 | +143,759 |
| Other | 7,206 | 2,229 | -4,977 |
| Air transport | 6,975 | 0 | -6,975 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 5,154,794 |
| Dover | 1,050,427 |
| Immingham Docks | 826,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,377 |
| 000 | 9,435 |
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 | 3,340,308 | 1,814,486 | -1,525,822 |
| Dover | 452,210 | 598,217 | +146,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 826,399 | +826,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 24,377 | +24,377 |
| 000 | 7,206 | 2,229 | -4,977 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,975 | 0 | -6,975 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,248 | 0 | -2,248 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024-04 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 |
| France | 1,092,144 |
| Spain | 461,606 |
| India | 258,706 |
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 |
| France | 863,473 | 228,671 | -634,802 |
| Spain | 193,731 | 267,875 | +74,144 |
| India | 12,567 | 246,139 | +233,572 |
| Poland | 247,395 | 0 | -247,395 |
| Netherlands | 106,998 | 3,899 | -103,099 |
| Singapore | 0 | 74,183 | +74,183 |
| Ethiopia | 5,794 | 0 | -5,794 |
| Australia | 2,939 | 0 | -2,939 |
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) | 8,566,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,847,979 |
| Air transport | 206,055 |
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) | 4,487,086 | 4,079,422 | -407,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,333,965 | 514,014 | -1,819,951 |
| Air transport | 119,569 | 86,486 | -33,083 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,331,409 |
| Felixstowe | 3,775,441 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,432,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 267,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 246,139 |
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 | 3,058,609 | 2,272,800 | -785,809 |
| Felixstowe | 2,197,490 | 1,577,951 | -619,539 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,204,040 | 228,671 | -975,369 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 267,875 | +267,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 246,139 | +246,139 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 184,617 | 0 | -184,617 |
| Killingholme | 160,698 | 0 | -160,698 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,715 | 0 | -105,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,854 | 86,486 | +72,632 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,597 | 0 | -15,597 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85491110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used lead-acid batteries that are no longer functional