Import/export HS code 854911: Lead-acid battery waste
Waste and scrap from lead-acid batteries, including used or spent batteries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,680,384 |
| Norway | 9,193,606 |
| Belgium | 3,513,711 |
| France | 417,255 |
| Iceland | 183,326 |
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 | 4,228,100 | 5,452,284 | +1,224,184 |
| Norway | 6,314,947 | 2,878,659 | -3,436,288 |
| Belgium | 1,083,424 | 2,430,287 | +1,346,863 |
| France | 2,248 | 415,007 | +412,759 |
| Iceland | 157,386 | 25,940 | -131,446 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
| China | 5,699 | 0 | -5,699 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,385 | 0 | -3,385 |
| Germany | 76 | 420 | +344 |
| Antarctica | 0 | 9 | +9 |
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 | 9,610,745 |
| Norway | 9,193,606 |
| France | 3,818,864 |
| Iceland | 183,326 |
| Netherlands | 85,450 |
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 | 4,186,950 | 5,423,795 | +1,236,845 |
| Norway | 6,314,947 | 2,878,659 | -3,436,288 |
| France | 1,059,020 | 2,759,844 | +1,700,824 |
| Iceland | 157,386 | 25,940 | -131,446 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 85,450 | +85,450 |
| Germany | 33,944 | 0 | -33,944 |
| Belgium | 26,652 | 0 | -26,652 |
| Guernsey | 0 | 26,260 | +26,260 |
| China | 9,084 | 0 | -9,084 |
| Thailand | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 13,565,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,413,355 |
| Air transport | 16,919 |
| Other | 9,435 |
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) | 5,306,566 | 8,258,935 | +2,952,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,472,333 | 2,941,022 | -3,531,311 |
| Air transport | 9,160 | 7,759 | -1,401 |
| Other | 7,206 | 2,229 | -4,977 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 7,457,116 |
| Hull | 4,702,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,673,938 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,784,338 |
| Dover | 1,541,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard | 3,116,573 | 4,340,543 | +1,223,970 |
| Hull | 2,994,686 | 1,708,308 | -1,286,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,477,647 | 1,196,291 | -2,281,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,003,983 | 2,780,355 | +1,776,372 |
| Dover | 612,605 | 928,504 | +315,899 |
| Holyhead | 573,405 | 209,533 | -363,872 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 36,414 | +36,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,160 | 7,759 | -1,401 |
| 000 | 7,206 | 2,229 | -4,977 |
| Harwich | 0 | 9 | +9 |
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 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
| 2024-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,113,592 |
| Bulgaria | 3,742,147 |
| Latvia | 2,517,679 |
| France | 943,658 |
| Malaysia | 441,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,100,578 | 2,013,014 | -1,087,564 |
| Bulgaria | 2,164,196 | 1,577,951 | -586,245 |
| Latvia | 735,999 | 1,781,680 | +1,045,681 |
| France | 755,005 | 188,653 | -566,352 |
| Malaysia | 441,613 | 0 | -441,613 |
| Spain | 166,239 | 267,875 | +101,636 |
| Poland | 310,707 | 0 | -310,707 |
| India | 12,567 | 246,139 | +233,572 |
| Netherlands | 106,998 | 4,836 | -102,162 |
| Singapore | 74,183 | 0 | -74,183 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,601,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,159,737 |
| Air transport | 212,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,821,527 | 3,779,618 | -1,041,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,864,043 | 2,295,694 | -568,349 |
| Air transport | 193,752 | 19,030 | -174,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,956,275 |
| Felixstowe | 3,742,147 |
| Hull | 1,559,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,347,537 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 626,230 |
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 | 3,720,663 | 2,235,612 | -1,485,051 |
| Felixstowe | 2,164,196 | 1,577,951 | -586,245 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,559,082 | +1,559,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,158,884 | 188,653 | -970,231 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 626,230 | 0 | -626,230 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 267,875 | +267,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 246,139 | +246,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,715 | 0 | -105,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,037 | 12,303 | -75,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,597 | 0 | -15,597 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 854911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste and scrap from lead-acid batteries, including used or spent batteries