Import/export HS code 0106: Various live animals
Live animals not listed in other categories, such as exotic pets or wildlife
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 27,068,783 |
| Netherlands | 22,083,089 |
| France | 20,030,899 |
| United States | 8,092,243 |
| Germany | 3,789,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,151,724 | 11,917,059 | -3,234,665 |
| Netherlands | 11,825,798 | 10,257,291 | -1,568,507 |
| France | 5,190,883 | 14,840,016 | +9,649,133 |
| United States | 4,401,506 | 3,690,737 | -710,769 |
| Germany | 1,669,350 | 2,120,100 | +450,750 |
| Viet Nam | 1,607,229 | 1,994,204 | +386,975 |
| Spain | 1,197,881 | 810,180 | -387,701 |
| Malta | 1,712 | 1,885,108 | +1,883,396 |
| Kenya | 570,233 | 683,962 | +113,729 |
| Romania | 586,264 | 442,420 | -143,844 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mauritius | 19,828,376 |
| Netherlands | 17,403,803 |
| Viet Nam | 11,592,995 |
| France | 9,381,542 |
| United States | 8,251,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 8,528,208 | 11,300,168 | +2,771,960 |
| Netherlands | 8,750,427 | 8,653,376 | -97,051 |
| Viet Nam | 4,997,893 | 6,595,102 | +1,597,209 |
| France | 4,245,047 | 5,136,495 | +891,448 |
| United States | 4,389,517 | 3,861,690 | -527,827 |
| Spain | 3,853,725 | 3,148,078 | -705,647 |
| Morocco | 2,826,990 | 2,902,909 | +75,919 |
| Belgium | 2,343,070 | 2,204,961 | -138,109 |
| Malta | 1,712 | 1,885,108 | +1,883,396 |
| Germany | 567,306 | 830,279 | +262,973 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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 | 53,274,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,468,201 |
| Other | 442,976 |
| Road transport | 64,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,959 |
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 | 22,962,208 | 30,312,699 | +7,350,491 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,456,689 | 22,011,512 | -1,445,177 |
| Other | 264,480 | 178,496 | -85,984 |
| Road transport | 29,591 | 34,620 | +5,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,459 | 46,500 | +36,041 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 32,374,182 |
| Dover | 20,373,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,257,022 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,326,690 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,593,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 12,077,684 | 20,296,498 | +8,218,814 |
| Dover | 10,744,904 | 9,628,274 | -1,116,630 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,600,462 | 9,656,560 | +1,056,098 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,403,533 | 7,923,157 | -480,376 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,967,192 | 1,626,190 | -341,002 |
| Harwich | 1,954,747 | 815,858 | -1,138,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,016,166 | 850,573 | -165,593 |
| Immingham Docks | 247,542 | 899,860 | +652,318 |
| Killingholme | 678,950 | 0 | -678,950 |
| 000 | 264,480 | 178,496 | -85,984 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PEREGRINE LIVEFOODS LTD | 74 |
| KOPPERT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| BIOBEST UK LIMITED | 52 |
| CHARLES RIVER U.K. LIMITED | 51 |
| BESTICO UK LTD | 50 |
| WIGGLY WIGGLERS LIMITED | 42 |
| MONKFIELD NUTRITION LIMITED | 39 |
| BIOLINE AGROSCIENCES LIMITED | 23 |
| WILLY WORMS LTD | 21 |
| GAIA BIO LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,561,302 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,633,474 |
| United States | 7,034,589 |
| France | 5,474,917 |
| Germany | 3,266,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,729,197 | 7,832,105 | +1,102,908 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,465,244 | 6,168,230 | -297,014 |
| United States | 3,388,723 | 3,645,866 | +257,143 |
| France | 2,545,959 | 2,928,958 | +382,999 |
| Germany | 1,569,041 | 1,697,255 | +128,214 |
| Ireland | 1,196,203 | 1,372,104 | +175,901 |
| Canada | 1,303,557 | 1,099,990 | -203,567 |
| Singapore | 145,163 | 549,058 | +403,895 |
| Saudi Arabia | 201,236 | 352,512 | +151,276 |
| Australia | 150,329 | 278,910 | +128,581 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 115,556 |
| Singapore | 7,130 |
| XI | 175 |
| Belgium | 82 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 66,099 | 49,457 | -16,642 |
| Singapore | 6,102 | 1,028 | -5,074 |
| XI | 100 | 75 | -25 |
| Belgium | 41 | 41 | +0 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 31,949,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,995,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 881,060 |
| Other | 523,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 16,141,606 | 15,808,233 | -333,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,208,991 | 10,786,306 | +1,577,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 486,882 | 394,178 | -92,704 |
| Other | 282,672 | 240,349 | -42,323 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,614,565 |
| Harwich | 13,195,705 |
| Portsmouth | 5,440,976 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,290,285 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,235,684 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 10,587,090 | 11,027,475 | +440,385 |
| Harwich | 6,077,280 | 7,118,425 | +1,041,145 |
| Portsmouth | 2,555,370 | 2,885,606 | +330,236 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,079,641 | 2,210,644 | -868,997 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,241,937 | 993,747 | -248,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 570,292 | 766,330 | +196,038 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 243,368 | 787,637 | +544,269 |
| Southampton | 471,654 | 394,178 | -77,476 |
| Glasgow Airport | 555,215 | 289,266 | -265,949 |
| Newcastle Airport | 212,113 | 383,109 | +170,996 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 010611 – Primates
- 010612 – Marine mammals
- 010613 – Camels and camelids
- 010614 – Rabbits and hares
- 010619 – Various mammals
- 010620 – Reptiles
- 010631 – Birds of prey
- 010632 – Parrots and similar birds
- 010633 – Ostriches and emus
- 010639 – Various birds
- 010641 – Bees
- 010649 – Various insects
- 010690 – Various animals
Quick facts
HS code: 0106
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Live animals not listed in other categories, such as exotic pets or wildlife