Import/export HS code 382561: Waste with organic materials
Waste mainly made of natural or carbon-based substances
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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 | 2,373,737 |
| United States | 849,880 |
| Belgium | 146,004 |
| Spain | 121,082 |
| Netherlands | 32,377 |
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 | 1,425,971 | 947,766 | -478,205 |
| United States | 227,283 | 622,597 | +395,314 |
| Belgium | 74,131 | 71,873 | -2,258 |
| Spain | 10,689 | 110,393 | +99,704 |
| Netherlands | 32,377 | 0 | -32,377 |
| 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 | 2,192,403 |
| United States | 878,913 |
| Spain | 282,754 |
| Norway | 83,123 |
| Belgium | 63,828 |
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 | 1,383,882 | 808,521 | -575,361 |
| United States | 249,542 | 629,371 | +379,829 |
| Spain | 111,818 | 170,936 | +59,118 |
| Norway | 0 | 83,123 | +83,123 |
| Belgium | 8,389 | 55,439 | +47,050 |
| Netherlands | 32,377 | 0 | -32,377 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,274,389 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,248 |
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) | 1,672,216 | 1,602,173 | -70,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,792 | 150,456 | +36,664 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,590,850 |
| London | 825,527 |
| Liverpool Docks | 662,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,213 |
| Killingholme | 80,015 |
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 | 1,150,017 | 440,833 | -709,184 |
| London | 239,769 | 585,758 | +345,989 |
| Liverpool Docks | 252,947 | 409,158 | +156,211 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 220,213 | +220,213 |
| Killingholme | 50,997 | 29,018 | -21,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,422 | 2,367 | -52,055 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,590 | 14,600 | +10 |
| Dover | 7,439 | 20,888 | +13,449 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 22,334 | +22,334 |
| Purfleet | 15,827 | 0 | -15,827 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 1,498,364 |
| Belgium | 344,698 |
| Sweden | 51,695 |
| Portugal | 27,433 |
| Germany | 11,604 |
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 | 1,016,069 | 482,295 | -533,774 |
| Belgium | 186,987 | 157,711 | -29,276 |
| Sweden | 33,933 | 17,762 | -16,171 |
| Portugal | 27,192 | 241 | -26,951 |
| Germany | 8,068 | 3,536 | -4,532 |
| France | 17 | 9,472 | +9,455 |
| Denmark | 1,047 | 6,412 | +5,365 |
| Spain | 1,713 | 204 | -1,509 |
| Ireland | 1,691 | 0 | -1,691 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 8 | +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) | 1,231,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 722,223 |
| 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) | 765,664 | 465,514 | -300,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 510,096 | 212,127 | -297,969 |
| 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 | 1,556,194 |
| London | 243,140 |
| Hull | 47,950 |
| Felixstowe | 35,471 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,192 |
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 | 1,064,271 | 491,923 | -572,348 |
| London | 96,403 | 146,737 | +50,334 |
| Hull | 45,321 | 2,629 | -42,692 |
| Felixstowe | 29,223 | 6,248 | -22,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,280 | 26,912 | +21,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,905 | 445 | -28,460 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,882 | 2 | -4,880 |
| Harwich | 25 | 2,743 | +2,718 |
| 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