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 | 39,633,824 |
| France | 15,100,247 |
| Poland | 14,939,918 |
| Netherlands | 6,676,549 |
| Spain | 4,346,424 |
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 | 18,650,340 | 20,983,484 | +2,333,144 |
| France | 6,573,066 | 8,527,181 | +1,954,115 |
| Poland | 10,893,104 | 4,046,814 | -6,846,290 |
| Netherlands | 3,485,694 | 3,190,855 | -294,839 |
| Spain | 1,870,232 | 2,476,192 | +605,960 |
| Australia | 796,327 | 920,802 | +124,475 |
| Italy | 551,106 | 694,677 | +143,571 |
| New Zealand | 358,833 | 126,692 | -232,141 |
| Denmark | 196,923 | 149,498 | -47,425 |
| Belgium | 61,589 | 225,587 | +163,998 |
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 | 31,232,860 |
| Poland | 29,793,970 |
| Netherlands | 6,595,845 |
| Spain | 4,293,023 |
| Australia | 1,721,030 |
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 | 14,908,721 | 16,324,139 | +1,415,418 |
| Poland | 17,273,742 | 12,520,228 | -4,753,514 |
| Netherlands | 3,221,230 | 3,374,615 | +153,385 |
| Spain | 1,842,170 | 2,450,853 | +608,683 |
| Australia | 796,327 | 924,703 | +128,376 |
| Italy | 360,904 | 371,382 | +10,478 |
| United States | 302,841 | 303,025 | +184 |
| New Zealand | 358,833 | 126,692 | -232,141 |
| Denmark | 230,856 | 149,498 | -81,358 |
| France | 120,427 | 102,613 | -17,814 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 72,722,403 |
| Other | 8,500,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,539,362 |
| Air transport | 1,278,559 |
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) | 38,351,585 | 34,370,818 | -3,980,767 |
| Other | 3,869,622 | 4,630,903 | +761,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 718,321 | 1,821,041 | +1,102,720 |
| Air transport | 597,907 | 680,652 | +82,745 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 20,833,031 |
| Dover | 18,115,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,922,048 |
| Harwich | 10,791,335 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,677,507 |
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 | 8,332,229 | 12,500,802 | +4,168,573 |
| Dover | 8,625,607 | 9,490,192 | +864,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,043,353 | 6,878,695 | +835,342 |
| Harwich | 8,207,739 | 2,583,596 | -5,624,143 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,892,343 | 2,785,164 | -3,107,179 |
| 000 | 3,869,622 | 4,630,903 | +761,281 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 597,907 | 680,652 | +82,745 |
| Milford | 329,599 | 571,993 | +242,394 |
| Fishguard | 234,403 | 405,700 | +171,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 353,380 | 220,942 | -132,438 |
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 | 36 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMES BURDEN LIMITED | 48 |
| HAKIKAT HALAL MEAT LIMITED | 48 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 47 |
| VALERINE LIMITED | 44 |
| VIXELLI LIMITED | 42 |
| MOUNTAIN VALLEY LTD | 29 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 23 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 20 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-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 | 55,333,045 |
| Netherlands | 25,384,567 |
| Ireland | 21,060,113 |
| Belgium | 2,280,738 |
| Germany | 1,343,668 |
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 | 27,231,071 | 28,101,974 | +870,903 |
| Netherlands | 12,288,007 | 13,096,560 | +808,553 |
| Ireland | 10,443,986 | 10,616,127 | +172,141 |
| Belgium | 1,388,834 | 891,904 | -496,930 |
| Germany | 390,404 | 953,264 | +562,860 |
| Italy | 755,821 | 420,535 | -335,286 |
| Canada | 321,573 | 399,099 | +77,526 |
| Czechia | 149,343 | 351,007 | +201,664 |
| Spain | 201,431 | 117,611 | -83,820 |
| Romania | 103,807 | 131,219 | +27,412 |
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 | 11,057,566 |
| Nicaragua | 159,470 |
| 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 | 5,146,412 | 5,911,154 | +764,742 |
| Nicaragua | 31,416 | 128,054 | +96,638 |
| 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) | 95,439,573 |
| Other | 11,217,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,377,728 |
| Air transport | 225,497 |
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) | 46,451,067 | 48,988,506 | +2,537,439 |
| Other | 5,178,013 | 6,039,351 | +861,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,978,015 | 399,713 | -1,578,302 |
| Air transport | 190,708 | 34,789 | -155,919 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,549,455 |
| Fishguard | 15,187,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,129,557 |
| 000 | 11,217,364 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,040,484 |
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 | 27,814,289 | 23,735,166 | -4,079,123 |
| Fishguard | 7,844,446 | 7,342,931 | -501,515 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,588,592 | 9,540,965 | +5,952,373 |
| 000 | 5,178,013 | 6,039,351 | +861,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,259,562 | 3,780,922 | -478,640 |
| Hull | 1,838,786 | 2,062,519 | +223,733 |
| Milford | 1,885,271 | 1,997,371 | +112,100 |
| Holyhead | 615,569 | 365,406 | -250,163 |
| Belfast Port | 214,417 | 262,988 | +48,571 |
| Harwich | 89,405 | 161,510 | +72,105 |
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