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 | 6,440,613 |
| Ireland | 1,171,167 |
| 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 | 3,135,276 | 3,305,337 | +170,061 |
| Ireland | 546,017 | 625,150 | +79,133 |
| 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 | 6,440,613 |
| Ireland | 1,135,472 |
| 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 | 3,135,276 | 3,305,337 | +170,061 |
| Ireland | 538,811 | 596,661 | +57,850 |
| 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) | 6,440,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,163,980 |
| 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) | 3,135,276 | 3,305,337 | +170,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 541,059 | 622,921 | +81,862 |
| 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 | 5,614,214 |
| Dover | 1,161,732 |
| Immingham Docks | 826,399 |
| 000 | 9,435 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,975 |
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 | 3,135,276 | 2,478,938 | -656,338 |
| Dover | 538,811 | 622,921 | +84,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 826,399 | +826,399 |
| 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 | 5,970,829 |
| Bulgaria | 3,683,380 |
| Spain | 1,229,058 |
| France | 1,166,337 |
| Poland | 247,395 |
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 |
| Spain | 1,047,346 | 181,712 | -865,634 |
| France | 885,457 | 280,880 | -604,577 |
| Poland | 247,395 | 0 | -247,395 |
| Netherlands | 106,998 | 3,899 | -103,099 |
| Singapore | 0 | 74,183 | +74,183 |
| India | 12,567 | 58,699 | +46,132 |
| 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) | 8,472,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,894,583 |
| 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) | 4,204,473 | 4,267,875 | +63,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,654,172 | 240,411 | -3,413,761 |
| Air transport | 112,424 | 93,631 | -18,793 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,438,184 |
| Felixstowe | 3,683,380 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,506,833 |
| Liverpool Docks | 852,331 |
| Killingholme | 627,290 |
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 | 2,937,079 | 2,501,105 | -435,974 |
| Felixstowe | 2,197,490 | 1,485,890 | -711,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,225,953 | 280,880 | -945,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 670,619 | 181,712 | -488,907 |
| Killingholme | 627,290 | 0 | -627,290 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 184,617 | 0 | -184,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,715 | 0 | -105,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,709 | 93,631 | +86,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 58,699 | +58,699 |
| 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