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 | 4,407,434 |
| Belgium | 429,246 |
| 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 | 2,126,089 | 2,281,345 | +155,256 |
| Belgium | 300,229 | 129,017 | -171,212 |
| France | 62,414 | 121,029 | +58,615 |
| 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 | 4,356,597 |
| Belgium | 483,221 |
| 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 | 2,131,980 | 2,224,617 | +92,637 |
| Belgium | 300,229 | 182,992 | -117,237 |
| France | 62,414 | 121,029 | +58,615 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 4,976,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,553 |
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) | 2,494,623 | 2,481,857 | -12,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 79,553 | +79,553 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,176,223 |
| London | 589,451 |
| Dover | 176,795 |
| Heysham | 47,226 |
| 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 | 2,009,785 | 2,166,438 | +156,653 |
| London | 390,070 | 199,381 | -190,689 |
| Dover | 62,414 | 114,381 | +51,967 |
| Heysham | 30,378 | 16,848 | -13,530 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 149,015 |
| United States | 36,122 |
| Netherlands | 3,743 |
| 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 | 88,807 | 60,208 | -28,599 |
| United States | 23,413 | 12,709 | -10,704 |
| Netherlands | 1,529 | 2,214 | +685 |
| Ghana | 0 | 2,692 | +2,692 |
| Switzerland | 1,990 | 0 | -1,990 |
| Ireland | 1,407 | 0 | -1,407 |
| South Africa | 958 | 0 | -958 |
| Germany | 370 | 9 | -361 |
| Portugal | 109 | 49 | -60 |
| Denmark | 8 | 5 | -3 |
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) | 149,765 |
| Air transport | 39,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,534 |
| 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) | 88,420 | 61,345 | -27,075 |
| Air transport | 24,371 | 15,401 | -8,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,394 | 1,140 | -3,254 |
| 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 | 147,459 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,278 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,110 |
| 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 | 87,251 | 60,208 | -27,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,785 | 12,709 | +4,924 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,586 | 2,692 | -13,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,885 | 2,225 | +340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,545 | 0 | -3,545 |
| 000 | 1,407 | 0 | -1,407 |
| Liverpool Docks | 133 | 52 | -81 |
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