Import/export HS code 382549: Various halogen-free waste
Waste that doesn’t contain halogens but is still from chemical or industrial processes
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 | 3,847,716 |
| Belgium | 479,521 |
| France | 162,181 |
| Netherlands | 5,891 |
| Italy | 4,391 |
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 | 2,076,190 | 1,771,526 | -304,664 |
| Belgium | 354,479 | 125,042 | -229,437 |
| France | 3,507 | 158,674 | +155,167 |
| Netherlands | 2,957 | 2,934 | -23 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,391 | +4,391 |
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 | 3,846,679 |
| Belgium | 486,449 |
| France | 162,181 |
| Italy | 4,391 |
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 | 2,079,147 | 1,767,532 | -311,615 |
| Belgium | 354,479 | 131,970 | -222,509 |
| France | 3,507 | 158,674 | +155,167 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,391 | +4,391 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,472,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,711 |
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) | 2,437,133 | 2,035,856 | -401,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 26,711 | +26,711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,648,589 |
| London | 600,764 |
| Dover | 162,181 |
| Heysham | 56,857 |
| Holyhead | 26,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,950,393 | 1,698,196 | -252,197 |
| London | 444,103 | 156,661 | -287,442 |
| Dover | 3,507 | 158,674 | +155,167 |
| Heysham | 37,154 | 19,703 | -17,451 |
| Holyhead | 1,976 | 24,942 | +22,966 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,391 | +4,391 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 137,922 |
| United States | 29,379 |
| Netherlands | 4,105 |
| Ghana | 2,692 |
| Switzerland | 1,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 86,397 | 51,525 | -34,872 |
| United States | 22,051 | 7,328 | -14,723 |
| Netherlands | 1,899 | 2,206 | +307 |
| Ghana | 0 | 2,692 | +2,692 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,990 | +1,990 |
| Ireland | 450 | 957 | +507 |
| South Africa | 958 | 0 | -958 |
| Germany | 4 | 373 | +369 |
| Portugal | 108 | 50 | -58 |
| Denmark | 6 | 7 | +1 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,407 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 450 | 957 | +507 |
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) | 139,060 |
| Air transport | 33,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,506 |
| Other | 1,407 |
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) | 86,033 | 53,027 | -33,006 |
| Air transport | 23,009 | 10,020 | -12,989 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,382 | 3,124 | +742 |
| Other | 450 | 957 | +507 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 136,366 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,470 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,545 |
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 | 84,841 | 51,525 | -33,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,586 | 2,692 | -13,894 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,423 | 7,328 | +905 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,885 | 2,585 | +700 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,555 | 1,990 | +435 |
| 000 | 450 | 957 | +507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134 | 51 | -83 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382549
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste that doesn’t contain halogens but is still from chemical or industrial processes