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 | 4,232,669 |
| Belgium | 370,056 |
| France | 183,443 |
| Italy | 26,977 |
| Netherlands | 8,933 |
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 | 1,991,750 | 2,240,919 | +249,169 |
| Belgium | 270,508 | 99,548 | -170,960 |
| France | 101,147 | 82,296 | -18,851 |
| Italy | 0 | 26,977 | +26,977 |
| Netherlands | 5,891 | 3,042 | -2,849 |
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 | 4,172,226 |
| Belgium | 433,637 |
| France | 183,443 |
| Italy | 26,977 |
| Netherlands | 5,795 |
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 | 1,997,641 | 2,174,585 | +176,944 |
| Belgium | 270,508 | 163,129 | -107,379 |
| France | 101,147 | 82,296 | -18,851 |
| Italy | 0 | 26,977 | +26,977 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,795 | +5,795 |
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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 4,732,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,159 |
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) | 2,369,296 | 2,363,623 | -5,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 89,159 | +89,159 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,019,623 |
| London | 521,175 |
| Dover | 176,795 |
| Heysham | 38,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,772 |
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 | 1,891,698 | 2,127,925 | +236,227 |
| London | 344,169 | 177,006 | -167,163 |
| Dover | 101,147 | 75,648 | -25,499 |
| Heysham | 30,306 | 7,841 | -22,465 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 32,772 | +32,772 |
| Holyhead | 1,976 | 24,942 | +22,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,648 | +6,648 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 144,542 |
| United States | 33,969 |
| Ghana | 2,692 |
| Netherlands | 2,651 |
| 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 | 90,851 | 53,691 | -37,160 |
| United States | 22,542 | 11,427 | -11,115 |
| Ghana | 0 | 2,692 | +2,692 |
| Netherlands | 1,524 | 1,127 | -397 |
| Switzerland | 1,990 | 0 | -1,990 |
| Ireland | 1,407 | 0 | -1,407 |
| South Africa | 958 | 0 | -958 |
| Germany | 372 | 5 | -367 |
| Portugal | 108 | 45 | -63 |
| Denmark | 8 | 4 | -4 |
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 | 1,407 | 0 | -1,407 |
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) | 144,919 |
| Air transport | 37,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,806 |
| 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) | 90,822 | 54,097 | -36,725 |
| Air transport | 23,500 | 14,119 | -9,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,031 | 775 | -3,256 |
| Other | 1,407 | 0 | -1,407 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 142,987 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,545 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,014 |
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 | 89,296 | 53,691 | -35,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,586 | 2,692 | -13,894 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,914 | 11,427 | +4,513 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,545 | 0 | -3,545 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,881 | 1,133 | -748 |
| 000 | 1,407 | 0 | -1,407 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131 | 48 | -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