Import/export HS code 85491190: Lead-acid battery scrap
Scrap materials from lead-acid batteries, excluding spent batteries
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 | 8,721,280 |
| Norway | 3,978,377 |
| Belgium | 3,642,799 |
| France | 415,007 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,022,540 | 4,698,740 | +676,200 |
| Norway | 3,407,000 | 571,377 | -2,835,623 |
| Belgium | 1,227,712 | 2,415,087 | +1,187,375 |
| France | 0 | 415,007 | +415,007 |
| Iceland | 195,528 | 25,940 | -169,588 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
| China | 2,109 | 0 | -2,109 |
| 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 | 8,687,336 |
| Norway | 3,978,377 |
| France | 3,945,704 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,988,596 | 4,698,740 | +710,144 |
| Norway | 3,407,000 | 571,377 | -2,835,623 |
| France | 1,227,712 | 2,717,992 | +1,490,280 |
| 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 |
| Thailand | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
| China | 2,109 | 0 | -2,109 |
| Italy | 76 | 420 | +344 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 12,779,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,199,854 |
| Air transport | 9,944 |
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) | 5,250,252 | 7,528,834 | +2,278,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,602,528 | 597,326 | -3,005,202 |
| Air transport | 2,185 | 7,759 | +5,574 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 6,822,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,199,845 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,875,311 |
| Holyhead | 1,389,070 |
| Dover | 674,825 |
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 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,602,528 | 597,317 | -3,005,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,191,845 | 2,683,466 | +1,491,621 |
| Holyhead | 1,179,537 | 209,533 | -970,004 |
| Dover | 223,817 | 451,008 | +227,191 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,514 | 0 | -17,514 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,185 | 7,759 | +5,574 |
| 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 |
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.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENVIROWALES LIMITED | 30 |
| ASSOCIATED LEAD MILLS LTD. | 26 |
| HJE LIMITED | 17 |
| PANASONIC MANUFACTURING U.K. LTD. | 4 |
| ASWO UK LTD | 2 |
| PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED | 2 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 2 |
| TOP GIFT LTD | 1 |
| FORTH PORTS LIMITED | 1 |
| FUTURE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 1 |
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 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 2,517,679 |
| Malaysia | 567,769 |
| Poland | 63,312 |
| Sweden | 4,718 |
| France | 3,349 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 451,532 | 2,066,147 | +1,614,615 |
| Malaysia | 567,769 | 0 | -567,769 |
| Poland | 63,312 | 0 | -63,312 |
| Sweden | 0 | 4,718 | +4,718 |
| France | 3,349 | 0 | -3,349 |
| United States | 2,212 | 0 | -2,212 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 937 | +937 |
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) | 2,965,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,123 |
| Air transport | 11,216 |
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) | 1,019,301 | 1,946,336 | +927,035 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,312 | 119,811 | +56,499 |
| Air transport | 5,561 | 5,655 | +94 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,559,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 958,597 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 567,769 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,312 |
| ZLC | 9,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 0 | 1,559,082 | +1,559,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 451,532 | 507,065 | +55,533 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 567,769 | 0 | -567,769 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,312 | 0 | -63,312 |
| ZLC | 3,349 | 5,655 | +2,306 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,212 | 0 | -2,212 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85491190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scrap materials from lead-acid batteries, excluding spent batteries