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 | 9,356,385 |
| Belgium | 4,036,216 |
| Norway | 2,951,460 |
| France | 759,685 |
| 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 | 3,919,843 | 5,436,542 | +1,516,699 |
| Belgium | 1,387,793 | 2,648,423 | +1,260,630 |
| Norway | 2,555,816 | 395,644 | -2,160,172 |
| France | 0 | 759,685 | +759,685 |
| Iceland | 144,484 | 12,454 | -132,030 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
| 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 | 9,356,385 |
| France | 4,683,799 |
| Norway | 2,951,460 |
| 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 | 3,919,843 | 5,436,542 | +1,516,699 |
| France | 1,361,141 | 3,322,658 | +1,961,517 |
| Norway | 2,555,816 | 395,644 | -2,160,172 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 14,095,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,164,977 |
| Air transport | 7,913 |
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) | 5,307,636 | 8,788,080 | +3,480,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,700,300 | 464,677 | -2,235,623 |
| Air transport | 496 | 7,417 | +6,921 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 8,651,812 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,649,273 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,108,398 |
| Dover | 451,008 |
| Holyhead | 343,623 |
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 | 3,660,393 | 4,991,419 | +1,331,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,241,165 | 3,408,108 | +2,166,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,700,300 | 408,098 | -2,292,202 |
| Dover | 406,078 | 44,930 | -361,148 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 343,623 | +343,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 56,570 | +56,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 496 | 7,417 | +6,921 |
| 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 |
|
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 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 |
| Malaysia | 61,229 |
| South Korea | 13,833 |
| 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 | 2,112,958 | 404,721 | -1,708,237 |
| Malaysia | 61,229 | 0 | -61,229 |
| South Korea | 0 | 13,833 | +13,833 |
| 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) | 2,472,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,811 |
| 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) | 2,054,376 | 418,554 | -1,635,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,811 | 0 | -119,811 |
| 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 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 61,229 |
| Southampton | 13,833 |
| 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 | 1,154,361 | 404,721 | -749,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 958,597 | 0 | -958,597 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 61,229 | 0 | -61,229 |
| Southampton | 0 | 13,833 | +13,833 |
| 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