Import/export HS code 020120: Beef cuts with bones
Fresh or chilled beef cuts that still have bones, such as ribs, legs, and other bone-in pieces
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 | 47,780,535 |
| Poland | 13,751,641 |
| France | 13,690,700 |
| Netherlands | 7,510,051 |
| Spain | 5,503,367 |
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 | 22,198,988 | 25,581,547 | +3,382,559 |
| Poland | 10,220,817 | 3,530,824 | -6,689,993 |
| France | 8,502,970 | 5,187,730 | -3,315,240 |
| Netherlands | 3,475,182 | 4,034,869 | +559,687 |
| Spain | 2,244,764 | 3,258,603 | +1,013,839 |
| Australia | 898,643 | 1,128,765 | +230,122 |
| Italy | 561,182 | 976,704 | +415,522 |
| New Zealand | 284,861 | 287,250 | +2,389 |
| Denmark | 235,397 | 128,147 | -107,250 |
| Belgium | 59,554 | 291,159 | +231,605 |
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 | 37,605,101 |
| Poland | 27,247,959 |
| Netherlands | 7,644,993 |
| Spain | 5,444,705 |
| Australia | 2,031,309 |
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 | 16,878,992 | 20,726,109 | +3,847,117 |
| Poland | 18,503,391 | 8,744,568 | -9,758,823 |
| Netherlands | 3,357,417 | 4,287,576 | +930,159 |
| Spain | 2,226,067 | 3,218,638 | +992,571 |
| Australia | 898,643 | 1,132,666 | +234,023 |
| Italy | 339,217 | 532,966 | +193,749 |
| United States | 258,934 | 398,544 | +139,610 |
| New Zealand | 284,861 | 287,250 | +2,389 |
| Denmark | 266,214 | 111,400 | -154,814 |
| France | 119,891 | 142,354 | +22,463 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 77,911,767 |
| Other | 10,260,468 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,731,183 |
| Air transport | 1,576,531 |
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) | 41,999,477 | 35,912,290 | -6,087,187 |
| Other | 5,434,562 | 4,825,906 | -608,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 731,098 | 3,000,085 | +2,268,987 |
| Air transport | 596,203 | 980,328 | +384,125 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 26,427,677 |
| Dover | 17,363,780 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,089,861 |
| 000 | 10,260,468 |
| Harwich | 10,085,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 9,075,595 | 17,352,082 | +8,276,487 |
| Dover | 10,550,850 | 6,812,930 | -3,737,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,971,566 | 7,118,295 | +146,729 |
| 000 | 5,434,562 | 4,825,906 | -608,656 |
| Harwich | 7,016,608 | 3,069,242 | -3,947,366 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,976,134 | 1,235,762 | -5,740,372 |
| Milford | 370,699 | 1,553,282 | +1,182,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 596,203 | 980,328 | +384,125 |
| Fishguard | 343,807 | 455,657 | +111,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,614 | 405,829 | +160,215 |
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
|
37 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMES BURDEN LIMITED | 53 |
| HAKIKAT HALAL MEAT LIMITED | 53 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 52 |
| VALERINE LIMITED | 48 |
| VIXELLI LIMITED | 45 |
| MOUNTAIN VALLEY LTD | 29 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 26 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ICEFRONT LIMITED | 22 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 63,553,804 |
| Netherlands | 29,179,201 |
| Ireland | 24,161,787 |
| Belgium | 3,027,946 |
| Germany | 1,549,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 27,150,517 | 36,403,287 | +9,252,770 |
| Netherlands | 10,839,651 | 18,339,550 | +7,499,899 |
| Ireland | 9,535,560 | 14,626,227 | +5,090,667 |
| Belgium | 1,547,270 | 1,480,676 | -66,594 |
| Germany | 584,915 | 964,810 | +379,895 |
| Italy | 853,191 | 227,721 | -625,470 |
| Canada | 408,814 | 318,449 | -90,365 |
| Czechia | 250,207 | 410,540 | +160,333 |
| Spain | 200,124 | 144,915 | -55,209 |
| Portugal | 94,355 | 180,850 | +86,495 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 12,494,738 |
| Nicaragua | 182,644 |
| Ireland | 328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 4,938,220 | 7,556,518 | +2,618,298 |
| Nicaragua | 72,256 | 110,388 | +38,132 |
| Ireland | 185 | 143 | -42 |
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) | 111,582,688 |
| Other | 12,677,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,074,742 |
| Air transport | 192,035 |
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) | 46,064,663 | 65,518,025 | +19,453,362 |
| Other | 5,010,661 | 7,667,049 | +2,656,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 753,666 | 321,076 | -432,590 |
| Air transport | 151,339 | 40,696 | -110,643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,497,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,332,270 |
| Fishguard | 15,603,524 |
| 000 | 12,677,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,333,717 |
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 | 26,959,009 | 31,538,910 | +4,579,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,334,658 | 11,997,612 | +7,662,954 |
| Fishguard | 8,370,170 | 7,233,354 | -1,136,816 |
| 000 | 5,010,661 | 7,667,049 | +2,656,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,580,923 | 5,752,794 | +2,171,871 |
| Milford | 747,829 | 5,051,072 | +4,303,243 |
| Hull | 1,993,508 | 2,470,091 | +476,583 |
| Holyhead | 170,586 | 1,074,403 | +903,817 |
| Belfast Port | 280,273 | 258,723 | -21,550 |
| Harwich | 134,538 | 196,641 | +62,103 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled beef cuts that still have bones, such as ribs, legs, and other bone-in pieces