Import/export HS code 010690: Various animals
Live animals not covered in other categories, including rare or exotic species
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,449,769 |
| France | 2,307,198 |
| Germany | 230,690 |
| Belgium | 204,237 |
| Turkey | 100,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,991,802 | 4,457,967 | -533,835 |
| France | 952,353 | 1,354,845 | +402,492 |
| Germany | 148,778 | 81,912 | -66,866 |
| Belgium | 115,595 | 88,642 | -26,953 |
| Turkey | 63,350 | 36,716 | -26,634 |
| United States | 34,278 | 33,800 | -478 |
| Taiwan | 18,265 | 13,979 | -4,286 |
| Hungary | 11,764 | 16,727 | +4,963 |
| Poland | 0 | 15,019 | +15,019 |
| Canada | 7,206 | 5,897 | -1,309 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,544,408 |
| France | 2,300,038 |
| Germany | 114,635 |
| Turkey | 100,066 |
| United States | 68,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,006,565 | 4,537,843 | -468,722 |
| France | 951,063 | 1,348,975 | +397,912 |
| Germany | 101,392 | 13,243 | -88,149 |
| Turkey | 63,350 | 36,716 | -26,634 |
| United States | 34,278 | 33,800 | -478 |
| Taiwan | 16,524 | 13,979 | -2,545 |
| Hungary | 11,764 | 16,727 | +4,963 |
| Belgium | 14,999 | 8,766 | -6,233 |
| Poland | 0 | 15,019 | +15,019 |
| Canada | 7,206 | 5,897 | -1,309 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,014,848 |
| Air transport | 420,774 |
| Other | 212,468 |
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) | 6,078,811 | 5,936,037 | -142,774 |
| Air transport | 220,684 | 200,090 | -20,594 |
| Other | 134,509 | 77,959 | -56,550 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,990,171 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,376,820 |
| Harwich | 1,768,637 |
| Killingholme | 728,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 585,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,490,685 | 3,499,486 | +1,008,801 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,021,975 | 1,354,845 | +332,870 |
| Harwich | 1,533,255 | 235,382 | -1,297,873 |
| Killingholme | 671,332 | 57,131 | -614,201 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 290,926 | 294,461 | +3,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 460,451 | +460,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,663 | 149,211 | -36,452 |
| 000 | 134,509 | 77,959 | -56,550 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,111 | 49,331 | +41,220 |
| ZLC | 24,797 | 25,049 | +252 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PEREGRINE LIVEFOODS LTD | 59 |
| CHARLES RIVER U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| KOPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BESTICO UK LTD | 45 |
| WIGGLY WIGGLERS LIMITED | 38 |
| WILLY WORMS LTD | 21 |
| BIOBEST UK LIMITED | 18 |
| GAIA BIO LTD | 16 |
| MONKFIELD NUTRITION LIMITED | 16 |
| ENVIGO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 1,269,457 |
| Canada | 1,078,741 |
| United States | 922,053 |
| Japan | 205,250 |
| Ireland | 147,126 |
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 | 691,618 | 577,839 | -113,779 |
| Canada | 610,990 | 467,751 | -143,239 |
| United States | 599,667 | 322,386 | -277,281 |
| Japan | 205,250 | 0 | -205,250 |
| Ireland | 76,289 | 70,837 | -5,452 |
| India | 43,076 | 51,460 | +8,384 |
| Australia | 54,907 | 0 | -54,907 |
| Germany | 32,105 | 11,928 | -20,177 |
| France | 1,434 | 37,101 | +35,667 |
| Solomon Islands | 30,329 | 0 | -30,329 |
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 | 109,846 |
| Singapore | 2,813 |
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 | 56,377 | 53,469 | -2,908 |
| Singapore | 1,990 | 823 | -1,167 |
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 | 1,844,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,307,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 688,263 |
| Other | 112,851 |
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 | 1,194,087 | 650,646 | -543,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 699,056 | 608,156 | -90,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 452,589 | 235,674 | -216,915 |
| Other | 58,559 | 54,292 | -4,267 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,708,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,000,953 |
| Southampton | 688,263 |
| Harwich | 302,609 |
| 000 | 112,851 |
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 | 1,100,756 | 608,038 | -492,718 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 408,548 | 592,405 | +183,857 |
| Southampton | 452,589 | 235,674 | -216,915 |
| Harwich | 290,508 | 12,101 | -278,407 |
| 000 | 58,559 | 54,292 | -4,267 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,895 | 23,898 | -14,997 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 51,052 | 0 | -51,052 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 12,531 | +12,531 |
| ZLC | 0 | 5,150 | +5,150 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 3,650 | +3,650 |
Quick facts
HS code: 010690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Live animals not covered in other categories, including rare or exotic species