Import/export HS code 020220: Frozen beef cuts with bone
Frozen beef pieces that still have bones, like forequarters and hindquarters
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,778,505 |
| Ireland | 3,632,029 |
| Germany | 416,317 |
| Australia | 314,142 |
| Netherlands | 259,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,067,662 | 2,710,843 | +643,181 |
| Ireland | 1,824,442 | 1,807,587 | -16,855 |
| Germany | 416,317 | 0 | -416,317 |
| Australia | 312,131 | 2,011 | -310,120 |
| Netherlands | 108,384 | 150,707 | +42,323 |
| Italy | 176,757 | 73,299 | -103,458 |
| Spain | 127,089 | 73,590 | -53,499 |
| France | 86,342 | 80,654 | -5,688 |
| Portugal | 32,340 | 88,526 | +56,186 |
| Romania | 65,087 | 13,956 | -51,131 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,719,623 |
| Ireland | 2,234,115 |
| Australia | 314,142 |
| Netherlands | 230,127 |
| United States | 222,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,072,329 | 2,647,294 | +574,965 |
| Ireland | 1,125,781 | 1,108,334 | -17,447 |
| Australia | 312,131 | 2,011 | -310,120 |
| Netherlands | 84,672 | 145,455 | +60,783 |
| United States | 156,029 | 65,994 | -90,035 |
| Germany | 197,370 | 0 | -197,370 |
| Denmark | 47,254 | 112,666 | +65,412 |
| Spain | 72,517 | 74,352 | +1,835 |
| Portugal | 28,719 | 88,526 | +59,807 |
| Italy | 38,141 | 42,584 | +4,443 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -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) | 8,117,806 |
| Other | 1,714,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 534,952 |
| Air transport | 19,788 |
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) | 3,846,772 | 4,271,034 | +424,262 |
| Other | 1,015,059 | 699,253 | -315,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 494,830 | 40,122 | -454,708 |
| Air transport | 4,883 | 14,905 | +10,022 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 2,570,258 |
| Dover | 2,513,052 |
| 000 | 1,714,312 |
| Holyhead | 1,711,140 |
| Eurotunnel | 645,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 864,065 | 1,706,193 | +842,128 |
| Dover | 1,465,903 | 1,047,149 | -418,754 |
| 000 | 1,015,059 | 699,253 | -315,806 |
| Holyhead | 873,975 | 837,165 | -36,810 |
| Eurotunnel | 291,018 | 354,742 | +63,724 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,605 | 193,592 | +74,987 |
| Felixstowe | 312,131 | 0 | -312,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,421 | 31,745 | -89,676 |
| Milford | 52,319 | 40,324 | -11,995 |
| Fishguard | 42,264 | 19,661 | -22,603 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 38 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 34 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 30 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| FAIRFAX MEADOW EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 23 |
| SHEFA FOODS LTD | 17 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 16 |
| W W GILES (SMITHFIELD) LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,516,619 |
| Ireland | 1,954,006 |
| Canada | 1,546,336 |
| Japan | 1,419,757 |
| Philippines | 702,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,952,455 | 1,564,164 | -388,291 |
| Ireland | 1,042,152 | 911,854 | -130,298 |
| Canada | 1,292,064 | 254,272 | -1,037,792 |
| Japan | 319,440 | 1,100,317 | +780,877 |
| Philippines | 326,134 | 376,547 | +50,413 |
| France | 266,333 | 333,933 | +67,600 |
| Germany | 241,810 | 297,258 | +55,448 |
| Netherlands | 142,711 | 376,979 | +234,268 |
| Spain | 63,288 | 409,714 | +346,426 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 455,848 | +455,848 |
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 | 1,825,234 |
| Ireland | 99,252 |
| Spain | 14,255 |
| Germany | 8,831 |
| Nicaragua | 4,197 |
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 | 983,329 | 841,905 | -141,424 |
| Ireland | 48,351 | 50,901 | +2,550 |
| Spain | 14,255 | 0 | -14,255 |
| Germany | 8,831 | 0 | -8,831 |
| Nicaragua | 4,197 | 0 | -4,197 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,817,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,481,125 |
| Other | 1,959,888 |
| Air transport | 190,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,827,929 | 3,989,501 | +161,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,007,391 | 1,473,734 | +466,343 |
| Other | 1,066,896 | 892,992 | -173,904 |
| Air transport | 104,040 | 86,432 | -17,608 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,657,290 |
| 000 | 1,959,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,702,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,361,012 |
| Felixstowe | 1,327,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,387,708 | 1,269,582 | -1,118,126 |
| 000 | 1,066,896 | 892,992 | -173,904 |
| London Gateway Port | 335,445 | 1,367,418 | +1,031,973 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,182 | 965,830 | +570,648 |
| Felixstowe | 176,676 | 1,150,695 | +974,019 |
| Belfast Port | 556,071 | 57,401 | -498,670 |
| Liverpool Docks | 430,286 | 132,160 | -298,126 |
| Hull | 193,917 | 149,014 | -44,903 |
| Holyhead | 90,803 | 220,821 | +130,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,040 | 86,432 | -17,608 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen beef pieces that still have bones, like forequarters and hindquarters