Import/export HS code 38259090: Various unspecified waste
Any other waste not specifically listed in this category
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 302,930 |
| Japan | 93,926 |
| United States | 68,780 |
| Italy | 20,520 |
| South Korea | 9,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 25,086 | 277,844 | +252,758 |
| Japan | 93,926 | 0 | -93,926 |
| United States | 49,276 | 19,504 | -29,772 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,520 | +20,520 |
| South Korea | 9,425 | 0 | -9,425 |
| Ireland | 52 | 7,280 | +7,228 |
| Czechia | 1,517 | 2,796 | +1,279 |
| Netherlands | 3,945 | 0 | -3,945 |
| India | 1,674 | 0 | -1,674 |
| Brazil | 551 | 998 | +447 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 310,981 |
| Japan | 93,926 |
| United States | 61,946 |
| Austria | 20,520 |
| United Kingdom | 8,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 30,341 | 280,640 | +250,299 |
| Japan | 93,926 | 0 | -93,926 |
| United States | 42,442 | 19,504 | -22,938 |
| Austria | 0 | 20,520 | +20,520 |
| United Kingdom | 8,926 | 0 | -8,926 |
| Ireland | 0 | 7,280 | +7,280 |
| South Korea | 5,354 | 0 | -5,354 |
| Belgium | 1,049 | 1,466 | +417 |
| India | 1,674 | 0 | -1,674 |
| Brazil | 551 | 998 | +447 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 286,472 |
| Air transport | 199,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,596 |
| Other | 52 |
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) | 1,926 | 284,546 | +282,620 |
| Air transport | 179,896 | 19,277 | -160,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,796 | 27,800 | +20,004 |
| Other | 52 | 0 | -52 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 275,363 |
| Manchester Airport | 93,926 |
| London Stansted Airport | 66,963 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,786 |
| Dover | 20,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 275,363 | +275,363 |
| Manchester Airport | 93,926 | 0 | -93,926 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,482 | 16,481 | -34,001 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,990 | 2,796 | -21,194 |
| Dover | 0 | 20,520 | +20,520 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,449 | 0 | -10,449 |
| London | 3,738 | 4,021 | +283 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 7,280 | +7,280 |
| Felixstowe | 3,175 | 2,481 | -694 |
| 499 | 1,926 | 0 | -1,926 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 1,255,272 |
| Sweden | 750,535 |
| Portugal | 437,010 |
| Spain | 163,068 |
| Israel | 92,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 453,151 | 802,121 | +348,970 |
| Sweden | 324,603 | 425,932 | +101,329 |
| Portugal | 437,010 | 0 | -437,010 |
| Spain | 66,639 | 96,429 | +29,790 |
| Israel | 83,608 | 8,404 | -75,204 |
| France | 39,830 | 32,869 | -6,961 |
| Belgium | 33,511 | 29,070 | -4,441 |
| Norway | 5,853 | 40,811 | +34,958 |
| Iceland | 35,237 | 10,397 | -24,840 |
| Ireland | 15,548 | 13,886 | -1,662 |
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) | 2,637,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 307,852 |
| Air transport | 158,369 |
| Other | 179 |
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) | 1,315,341 | 1,322,642 | +7,301 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,780 | 105,072 | -97,708 |
| Air transport | 49,952 | 108,417 | +58,465 |
| Other | 179 | 0 | -179 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,287,257 |
| TRT | 719,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 458,906 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,391 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 449,856 | 837,401 | +387,545 |
| TRT | 264,450 | 455,540 | +191,090 |
| Liverpool Docks | 449,657 | 9,249 | -440,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,539 | 75,852 | -34,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 92,801 | +92,801 |
| Felixstowe | 84,865 | 4,118 | -80,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,704 | 4,631 | -62,073 |
| Dover | 59,099 | 4,178 | -54,921 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,072 | 10,397 | -27,675 |
| Hull | 4,757 | 23,835 | +19,078 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38259090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Any other waste not specifically listed in this category