Import/export HS code 854999: Various electrical waste
Other types of electrical and electronic waste 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,148,239 |
| Thailand | 984,705 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 617,911 |
| Japan | 433,513 |
| United States | 368,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 639,036 | 509,203 | -129,833 |
| Thailand | 846,046 | 138,659 | -707,387 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 552,800 | 65,111 | -487,689 |
| Japan | 433,513 | 0 | -433,513 |
| United States | 78,670 | 289,844 | +211,174 |
| Canada | 16,974 | 199,083 | +182,109 |
| France | 130,537 | 62,783 | -67,754 |
| Ireland | 98,521 | 80,080 | -18,441 |
| Netherlands | 132,302 | 17,934 | -114,368 |
| Denmark | 52,947 | 65,933 | +12,986 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,400,255 |
| Thailand | 733,701 |
| United Kingdom | 723,850 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 574,945 |
| Canada | 217,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 846,764 | 553,491 | -293,273 |
| Thailand | 595,042 | 138,659 | -456,383 |
| United Kingdom | 687,093 | 36,757 | -650,336 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 542,118 | 32,827 | -509,291 |
| Canada | 18,126 | 199,083 | +180,957 |
| United States | 45,378 | 161,222 | +115,844 |
| Taiwan | 66,472 | 130,596 | +64,124 |
| Japan | 178,772 | 3,090 | -175,682 |
| Denmark | 52,947 | 65,933 | +12,986 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 105,222 | +105,222 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -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) | 2,152,160 |
| Air transport | 1,998,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 694,465 |
| Road transport | 16,075 |
| Other | 647 |
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) | 1,192,349 | 959,811 | -232,538 |
| Air transport | 1,583,631 | 415,276 | -1,168,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 448,015 | 246,450 | -201,565 |
| Road transport | 16,075 | 0 | -16,075 |
| Other | 647 | 0 | -647 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,705,509 |
| Felixstowe | 1,467,360 |
| London | 485,568 |
| Dover | 424,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,576 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,440,656 | 264,853 | -1,175,803 |
| Felixstowe | 1,093,142 | 374,218 | -718,924 |
| London | 24,454 | 461,114 | +436,660 |
| Dover | 255,892 | 168,912 | -86,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,747 | 122,829 | +82,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,993 | 6,573 | -114,420 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,255 | 37,828 | -50,427 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,052 | 73,730 | +47,678 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,833 | 29,358 | -11,475 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,612 | 36,915 | +24,303 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 2,302,638 |
| United States | 751,115 |
| Japan | 376,322 |
| Brazil | 307,117 |
| South Korea | 250,923 |
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 | 1,663,252 | 639,386 | -1,023,866 |
| United States | 458,369 | 292,746 | -165,623 |
| Japan | 376,322 | 0 | -376,322 |
| Brazil | 303,347 | 3,770 | -299,577 |
| South Korea | 148,147 | 102,776 | -45,371 |
| Argentina | 154,739 | 0 | -154,739 |
| Poland | 0 | 110,820 | +110,820 |
| Germany | 64,280 | 11,339 | -52,941 |
| China | 0 | 59,094 | +59,094 |
| Jordan | 11,028 | 44,581 | +33,553 |
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) | 2,636,702 |
| Air transport | 1,973,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,162 |
| Road transport | 6,420 |
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) | 1,698,872 | 937,830 | -761,042 |
| Air transport | 1,163,200 | 810,681 | -352,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 611,235 | 123,927 | -487,308 |
| Road transport | 6,420 | 0 | -6,420 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,272,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,661,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 338,665 |
| Southampton | 115,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,632,744 | 639,386 | -993,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,022,514 | 638,965 | -383,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,887 | 0 | -502,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,049 | 275,616 | +212,567 |
| Southampton | 0 | 115,361 | +115,361 |
| Birmingham Airport | 80,876 | 27,882 | -52,994 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,348 | 2,410 | -70,938 |
| Dover | 32,991 | 16,219 | -16,772 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 48,357 | +48,357 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 43,849 | +43,849 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854999
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of electrical and electronic waste not specified elsewhere