Import/export HS code 854999: Various electrical waste
Other types of electrical and electronic waste 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,429,935 |
| Thailand | 984,705 |
| China | 670,225 |
| Japan | 433,513 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 346,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 109,501 | 4,320,434 | +4,210,933 |
| Thailand | 846,046 | 138,659 | -707,387 |
| China | 93,753 | 576,472 | +482,719 |
| Japan | 433,513 | 0 | -433,513 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 284,871 | 61,654 | -223,217 |
| United States | 19,791 | 295,482 | +275,691 |
| France | 127,329 | 75,031 | -52,298 |
| Canada | 0 | 199,083 | +199,083 |
| Ireland | 178,601 | 0 | -178,601 |
| Netherlands | 140,442 | 12,282 | -128,160 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 4,345,689 |
| China | 931,834 |
| Thailand | 737,044 |
| United Kingdom | 721,826 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 307,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 3,478 | 4,342,211 | +4,338,733 |
| China | 389,499 | 542,335 | +152,836 |
| Thailand | 595,042 | 142,002 | -453,040 |
| United Kingdom | 685,069 | 36,757 | -648,312 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 274,914 | 32,827 | -242,087 |
| Canada | 0 | 199,083 | +199,083 |
| United States | 19,868 | 162,011 | +142,143 |
| Japan | 178,772 | 3,090 | -175,682 |
| Taiwan | 20,577 | 136,541 | +115,964 |
| Denmark | 109,501 | 9,379 | -100,122 |
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 | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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 | 6,268,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,380,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 685,980 |
| Road transport | 16,075 |
| Other | 647 |
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 | 1,551,943 | 4,716,410 | +3,164,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 354,295 | 1,026,280 | +671,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 530,970 | 155,010 | -375,960 |
| Road transport | 16,075 | 0 | -16,075 |
| Other | 647 | 0 | -647 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,400,623 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,711,558 |
| Felixstowe | 722,394 |
| London | 484,362 |
| Dover | 392,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 43,713 | 4,356,910 | +4,313,197 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,440,238 | 271,320 | -1,168,918 |
| Felixstowe | 302,074 | 420,320 | +118,246 |
| London | 25,200 | 459,162 | +433,962 |
| Dover | 309,542 | 82,517 | -227,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,341 | 142,800 | +105,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,360 | 6,573 | -113,787 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,918 | 72,167 | +46,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,669 | 61,613 | +49,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,228 | 1,963 | -66,265 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 2,267,638 |
| United States | 715,431 |
| Japan | 387,796 |
| Germany | 353,612 |
| Brazil | 307,117 |
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 | 1,799,942 | 467,696 | -1,332,246 |
| United States | 463,253 | 252,178 | -211,075 |
| Japan | 376,322 | 11,474 | -364,848 |
| Germany | 51,151 | 302,461 | +251,310 |
| Brazil | 303,347 | 3,770 | -299,577 |
| South Korea | 148,147 | 102,776 | -45,371 |
| Argentina | 154,739 | 0 | -154,739 |
| Poland | 896 | 116,923 | +116,027 |
| China | 2,301 | 60,494 | +58,193 |
| United Arab Emirates | 43,377 | 14,409 | -28,968 |
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) | 2,922,728 |
| Air transport | 2,034,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 663,014 |
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) | 1,877,001 | 1,045,727 | -831,274 |
| Air transport | 1,267,825 | 766,586 | -501,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 539,424 | 123,590 | -415,834 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,237,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,721,565 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 609,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 495,508 |
| Southampton | 115,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,769,434 | 467,696 | -1,301,738 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,125,504 | 596,061 | -529,443 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,488 | 540,130 | +470,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,260 | 12,248 | -471,012 |
| Southampton | 12,585 | 102,776 | +90,191 |
| Birmingham Airport | 80,876 | 29,032 | -51,844 |
| Dover | 32,991 | 29,052 | -3,939 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 48,357 | +48,357 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,579 | 2,410 | -41,169 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 6,608 | 37,241 | +30,633 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854999
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of electrical and electronic waste not specified elsewhere