Import/export HS code 85491190: Lead-acid battery scrap
Scrap materials from lead-acid batteries, excluding spent batteries
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 | 9,139,120 |
| Belgium | 3,968,656 |
| Norway | 3,233,427 |
| France | 723,592 |
| Iceland | 156,938 |
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 | 3,709,049 | 5,430,071 | +1,721,022 |
| Belgium | 1,204,114 | 2,764,542 | +1,560,428 |
| Norway | 2,865,989 | 367,438 | -2,498,551 |
| France | 0 | 723,592 | +723,592 |
| Iceland | 144,484 | 12,454 | -132,030 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
| China | 2,109 | 0 | -2,109 |
| Germany | 496 | 78 | -418 |
| 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 | 9,139,120 |
| France | 4,580,146 |
| Norway | 3,233,427 |
| Iceland | 156,938 |
| 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 | 3,709,049 | 5,430,071 | +1,721,022 |
| France | 1,177,462 | 3,402,684 | +2,225,222 |
| Norway | 2,865,989 | 367,438 | -2,498,551 |
| Iceland | 144,484 | 12,454 | -132,030 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 85,450 | +85,450 |
| Belgium | 26,652 | 0 | -26,652 |
| Thailand | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
| China | 2,109 | 0 | -2,109 |
| Italy | 496 | 78 | -418 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 9 | +9 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 13,774,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,446,944 |
| Air transport | 10,022 |
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) | 4,913,163 | 8,861,635 | +3,948,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,010,473 | 436,471 | -2,574,002 |
| Air transport | 2,605 | 7,417 | +4,812 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 8,523,429 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,545,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,390,365 |
| Dover | 460,963 |
| Holyhead | 244,786 |
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 | 3,439,644 | 5,083,785 | +1,644,141 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,057,486 | 3,488,134 | +2,430,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,010,473 | 379,892 | -2,630,581 |
| Dover | 416,033 | 44,930 | -371,103 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 244,786 | +244,786 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 56,570 | +56,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,605 | 7,417 | +4,812 |
| 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 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENVIROWALES LIMITED | 32 |
| ASSOCIATED LEAD MILLS LTD. | 26 |
| HJE LIMITED | 17 |
| PANASONIC MANUFACTURING U.K. LTD. | 4 |
| ASWO UK LTD | 3 |
| PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED | 2 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 2 |
| C STEINWEG CARGO SECURE LTD | 1 |
| TOP GIFT LTD | 1 |
| FORTH PORTS 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 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 2,517,679 |
| Poland | 63,312 |
| Malaysia | 61,229 |
| Sweden | 5,790 |
| Netherlands | 937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,682,748 | 834,931 | -847,817 |
| Poland | 63,312 | 0 | -63,312 |
| Malaysia | 61,229 | 0 | -61,229 |
| Sweden | 0 | 5,790 | +5,790 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 937 | +937 |
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) | 2,459,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,123 |
| Air transport | 6,727 |
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) | 1,624,166 | 834,931 | -789,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,123 | 0 | -183,123 |
| Air transport | 0 | 6,727 | +6,727 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,559,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 958,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,312 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 61,229 |
| ZLC | 6,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 724,151 | 834,931 | +110,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 958,597 | 0 | -958,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,312 | 0 | -63,312 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 61,229 | 0 | -61,229 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,727 | +6,727 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85491190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scrap materials from lead-acid batteries, excluding spent batteries