Import/export HS code 854939: Various waste with harmful components
Other waste materials containing harmful components not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 385,380 |
| China | 194,900 |
| France | 68,264 |
| Spain | 40,778 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 154,752 | 230,628 | +75,876 |
| China | 185,480 | 9,420 | -176,060 |
| France | 59,147 | 9,117 | -50,030 |
| Spain | 39,730 | 1,048 | -38,682 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,138 | 29,034 | +19,896 |
| Poland | 28,759 | 0 | -28,759 |
| Ireland | 17,137 | 8,555 | -8,582 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 14,960 | +14,960 |
| Denmark | 9,261 | 3,718 | -5,543 |
| Germany | 8,398 | 1,261 | -7,137 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 302,450 |
| China | 233,072 |
| India | 79,686 |
| United Kingdom | 78,813 |
| France | 58,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 173,894 | 128,556 | -45,338 |
| China | 194,618 | 38,454 | -156,164 |
| India | 0 | 79,686 | +79,686 |
| United Kingdom | 24,622 | 54,191 | +29,569 |
| France | 48,982 | 9,117 | -39,865 |
| Spain | 39,730 | 1,048 | -38,682 |
| Germany | 19,757 | 9,932 | -9,825 |
| Ireland | 14,287 | 0 | -14,287 |
| Denmark | 9,261 | 0 | -9,261 |
| Turkey | 5,691 | 0 | -5,691 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 752,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,703 |
| Other | 525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 468,939 | 283,846 | -185,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,941 | 38,970 | -14,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,442 | 1,261 | -16,181 |
| Other | 525 | 0 | -525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 259,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 230,198 |
| London Stansted Airport | 218,598 |
| Felixstowe | 41,583 |
| Southampton | 39,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 238,365 | 20,877 | -217,488 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,952 | 89,246 | -51,706 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,613 | 157,985 | +97,372 |
| Felixstowe | 5,691 | 35,892 | +30,201 |
| Southampton | 39,730 | 0 | -39,730 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,185 | 11,750 | -3,435 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,371 | 0 | -11,371 |
| Holyhead | 11,249 | 0 | -11,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,011 | 0 | -7,011 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 3,988 | +3,988 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,608,912 |
| United States | 1,010,290 |
| Belgium | 797,359 |
| Netherlands | 441,091 |
| Japan | 437,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,141,717 | 467,195 | -674,522 |
| United States | 439,384 | 570,906 | +131,522 |
| Belgium | 6,578 | 790,781 | +784,203 |
| Netherlands | 251,541 | 189,550 | -61,991 |
| Japan | 20,329 | 417,605 | +397,276 |
| Poland | 61,272 | 47,821 | -13,451 |
| Canada | 68,511 | 29,852 | -38,659 |
| China | 13,884 | 55,268 | +41,384 |
| Thailand | 59,247 | 0 | -59,247 |
| France | 24,416 | 29,651 | +5,235 |
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) | 2,803,218 |
| Air transport | 1,905,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 543,920 |
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) | 1,396,630 | 1,406,588 | +9,958 |
| Air transport | 951,399 | 954,012 | +2,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,773 | 505,147 | +466,374 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,248,488 |
| London Stansted Airport | 795,628 |
| East Midlands Airport | 634,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 520,863 |
| Southampton | 459,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,221,603 | 1,026,885 | -194,718 |
| London Stansted Airport | 192,246 | 603,382 | +411,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 434,294 | 200,242 | -234,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,607 | 374,256 | +227,649 |
| Southampton | 22,263 | 437,632 | +415,369 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,450 | 112,959 | -124,491 |
| ZLC | 69,634 | 33,082 | -36,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 902 | 45,428 | +44,526 |
| Dover | 26,518 | 2,000 | -24,518 |
| London | 0 | 22,087 | +22,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854939
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other waste materials containing harmful components not specified elsewhere