Import/export HS code 382561: Waste with organic materials
Waste mainly made of natural or carbon-based substances
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,047,361 |
| United States | 868,486 |
| Spain | 172,430 |
| Belgium | 132,067 |
| Netherlands | 16,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,426,422 | 620,939 | -805,483 |
| United States | 251,310 | 617,176 | +365,866 |
| Spain | 32,568 | 139,862 | +107,294 |
| Belgium | 59,369 | 72,698 | +13,329 |
| Netherlands | 16,550 | 0 | -16,550 |
| Georgia | 15,557 | 0 | -15,557 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,917,375 |
| United States | 897,519 |
| Spain | 267,992 |
| Norway | 83,123 |
| Belgium | 64,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,384,333 | 533,042 | -851,291 |
| United States | 273,569 | 623,950 | +350,381 |
| Spain | 118,935 | 149,057 | +30,122 |
| Norway | 0 | 83,123 | +83,123 |
| Belgium | 8,389 | 56,264 | +47,875 |
| Netherlands | 16,550 | 0 | -16,550 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 5,239 | +5,239 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Kent | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,017,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,484 |
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) | 1,696,694 | 1,321,273 | -375,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,082 | 129,402 | +24,320 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,247,570 |
| London | 893,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 662,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 238,819 |
| Killingholme | 65,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,100,721 | 146,849 | -953,872 |
| London | 289,516 | 604,263 | +314,747 |
| Liverpool Docks | 276,974 | 385,131 | +108,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 238,819 | +238,819 |
| Killingholme | 50,947 | 14,306 | -36,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,422 | 3,192 | -51,230 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,590 | 14,600 | +10 |
| Dover | 7,439 | 20,888 | +13,449 |
| Portsmouth | 7,167 | 15,167 | +8,000 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 7,460 | +7,460 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REMET UK LIMITED | 15 |
| BIP ORGANICS LIMITED | 9 |
| INDAVER SOLVENTS LIMITED | 8 |
| KERAX LIMITED | 5 |
| SOLUFEED LIMITED | 2 |
| VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
| SHIELD CHEMICALS T/A LANCER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,376,205 |
| Belgium | 285,839 |
| Sweden | 47,931 |
| Portugal | 25,601 |
| Germany | 11,447 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 911,722 | 464,483 | -447,239 |
| Belgium | 140,718 | 145,121 | +4,403 |
| Sweden | 29,151 | 18,780 | -10,371 |
| Portugal | 25,390 | 211 | -25,179 |
| Germany | 8,174 | 3,273 | -4,901 |
| France | 17 | 9,472 | +9,455 |
| Denmark | 995 | 6,405 | +5,410 |
| Ireland | 1,691 | 0 | -1,691 |
| Spain | 86 | 226 | +140 |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9 | +8 |
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) | 1,187,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 577,802 |
| Air transport | 958 |
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) | 745,367 | 441,798 | -303,569 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 371,620 | 206,182 | -165,438 |
| Air transport | 958 | 0 | -958 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,377,489 |
| London | 241,728 |
| Hull | 47,617 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,701 |
| Felixstowe | 30,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 890,361 | 487,128 | -403,233 |
| London | 113,796 | 127,932 | +14,136 |
| Hull | 45,183 | 2,434 | -42,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,960 | 25,741 | +18,781 |
| Felixstowe | 26,162 | 4,250 | -21,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,476 | 437 | -25,039 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,883 | 1 | -4,882 |
| Harwich | 2,716 | 55 | -2,661 |
| Holyhead | 1,450 | 0 | -1,450 |
| ZLC | 958 | 0 | -958 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382561
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste mainly made of natural or carbon-based substances