Import/export HS code 854939: Various waste with harmful components
Other waste materials containing harmful components not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 387,665 |
| China | 202,164 |
| France | 68,264 |
| Spain | 40,778 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 157,037 | 230,628 | +73,591 |
| China | 185,385 | 16,779 | -168,606 |
| France | 59,147 | 9,117 | -50,030 |
| Spain | 0 | 40,778 | +40,778 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,213 | 36,959 | +35,746 |
| Ireland | 25,685 | 8,555 | -17,130 |
| Italy | 27,973 | 1,701 | -26,272 |
| Poland | 28,759 | 0 | -28,759 |
| Barbados | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| Denmark | 9,261 | 3,718 | -5,543 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 300,956 |
| China | 240,336 |
| India | 79,686 |
| United Kingdom | 66,138 |
| France | 58,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 173,894 | 127,062 | -46,832 |
| China | 186,598 | 53,738 | -132,860 |
| India | 0 | 79,686 | +79,686 |
| United Kingdom | 21,887 | 44,251 | +22,364 |
| France | 48,982 | 9,117 | -39,865 |
| Spain | 0 | 40,778 | +40,778 |
| Germany | 19,757 | 9,932 | -9,825 |
| Italy | 25,972 | 1,701 | -24,271 |
| Ireland | 22,835 | 0 | -22,835 |
| Barbados | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 762,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,006 |
| Other | 525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 474,786 | 287,696 | -187,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,784 | 84,391 | +53,607 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,745 | 1,261 | -26,484 |
| Other | 525 | 0 | -525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 254,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 244,282 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,883 |
| Southampton | 61,994 |
| Felixstowe | 41,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 159,977 | 94,087 | -65,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 230,440 | 13,842 | -216,598 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,380 | 160,503 | +100,123 |
| Southampton | 22,264 | 39,730 | +17,466 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 41,583 | +41,583 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,165 | 15,276 | +5,111 |
| Holyhead | 15,017 | 0 | -15,017 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,371 | 0 | -11,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,011 | 0 | -7,011 |
| Dover | 3,985 | 1,261 | -2,724 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,898,780 |
| United States | 1,005,748 |
| Belgium | 589,059 |
| Netherlands | 542,751 |
| Japan | 437,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,049,468 | 849,312 | -200,156 |
| United States | 369,172 | 636,576 | +267,404 |
| Belgium | 5,581 | 583,478 | +577,897 |
| Netherlands | 326,646 | 216,105 | -110,541 |
| Japan | 2,196 | 435,738 | +433,542 |
| Poland | 7,368 | 101,725 | +94,357 |
| Canada | 68,511 | 12,794 | -55,717 |
| China | 12,764 | 51,301 | +38,537 |
| Thailand | 31,336 | 27,911 | -3,425 |
| France | 22,419 | 31,648 | +9,229 |
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) | 2,857,005 |
| Air transport | 1,907,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 623,624 |
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) | 1,211,961 | 1,645,044 | +433,083 |
| Air transport | 818,702 | 1,088,533 | +269,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,992 | 483,632 | +343,640 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,528,267 |
| London Stansted Airport | 795,628 |
| East Midlands Airport | 633,854 |
| Southampton | 459,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 356,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,081,181 | 1,447,086 | +365,905 |
| London Stansted Airport | 175,089 | 620,539 | +445,450 |
| East Midlands Airport | 399,995 | 233,859 | -166,136 |
| Southampton | 4,130 | 455,765 | +451,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 163,824 | 192,511 | +28,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 136,450 | 194,138 | +57,688 |
| ZLC | 90,841 | 34,202 | -56,639 |
| Killingholme | 57,888 | 0 | -57,888 |
| Dover | 26,518 | 2,000 | -24,518 |
| London | 0 | 22,087 | +22,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854939
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other waste materials containing harmful components not specified elsewhere