Import/export HS code 020220: Frozen beef cuts with bone
Frozen beef pieces that still have bones, like forequarters and hindquarters
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,863,112 |
| Ireland | 3,361,765 |
| Germany | 232,657 |
| Netherlands | 231,728 |
| Italy | 200,966 |
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 | 2,560,223 | 2,302,889 | -257,334 |
| Ireland | 1,589,127 | 1,772,638 | +183,511 |
| Germany | 232,657 | 0 | -232,657 |
| Netherlands | 111,682 | 120,046 | +8,364 |
| Italy | 141,247 | 59,719 | -81,528 |
| Spain | 137,906 | 60,090 | -77,816 |
| France | 98,992 | 66,795 | -32,197 |
| New Zealand | 61,146 | 96,749 | +35,603 |
| Australia | 151,808 | 2,011 | -149,797 |
| Portugal | 31,308 | 88,526 | +57,218 |
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 | 4,804,230 |
| Ireland | 2,014,579 |
| Netherlands | 213,043 |
| United States | 173,583 |
| Denmark | 159,920 |
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 | 2,575,639 | 2,228,591 | -347,048 |
| Ireland | 868,472 | 1,146,107 | +277,635 |
| Netherlands | 98,249 | 114,794 | +16,545 |
| United States | 126,849 | 46,734 | -80,115 |
| Denmark | 47,254 | 112,666 | +65,412 |
| New Zealand | 61,146 | 96,749 | +35,603 |
| Australia | 151,808 | 2,011 | -149,797 |
| Spain | 75,720 | 68,466 | -7,254 |
| Germany | 136,069 | 0 | -136,069 |
| Portugal | 27,687 | 88,526 | +60,839 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 7,749,976 |
| Other | 1,541,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 560,681 |
| 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) | 3,912,069 | 3,837,907 | -74,162 |
| Other | 914,694 | 626,531 | -288,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 436,331 | 124,350 | -311,981 |
| Air transport | 5,784 | 14,004 | +8,220 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 2,642,432 |
| Dover | 2,403,544 |
| 000 | 1,541,225 |
| Holyhead | 1,489,235 |
| Eurotunnel | 648,491 |
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 | 1,158,464 | 1,483,968 | +325,504 |
| Dover | 1,566,168 | 837,376 | -728,792 |
| 000 | 914,694 | 626,531 | -288,163 |
| Holyhead | 632,274 | 856,961 | +224,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 337,804 | 310,687 | -27,117 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,806 | 190,424 | +71,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,263 | 98,760 | +42,497 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,421 | 31,745 | -89,676 |
| Felixstowe | 151,808 | 0 | -151,808 |
| Milford | 50,283 | 60,720 | +10,437 |
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
|
3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 35 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 31 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| FAIRFAX MEADOW EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 23 |
| SHEFA FOODS LTD | 18 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 17 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 3,273,610 |
| Ireland | 1,638,467 |
| Japan | 1,626,886 |
| Canada | 1,546,336 |
| Philippines | 721,643 |
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 | 1,810,756 | 1,462,854 | -347,902 |
| Ireland | 1,371,065 | 267,402 | -1,103,663 |
| Japan | 509,061 | 1,117,825 | +608,764 |
| Canada | 1,337,494 | 208,842 | -1,128,652 |
| Philippines | 396,047 | 325,596 | -70,451 |
| France | 308,950 | 283,174 | -25,776 |
| Spain | 87,379 | 483,789 | +396,410 |
| Germany | 235,294 | 264,705 | +29,411 |
| Netherlands | 132,136 | 358,557 | +226,421 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 323,400 | 132,448 | -190,952 |
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 | 1,511,389 |
| Ireland | 101,474 |
| Spain | 6,845 |
| Germany | 6,028 |
| 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 | 1,298,602 | 212,787 | -1,085,815 |
| Ireland | 44,585 | 56,889 | +12,304 |
| Spain | 6,845 | 0 | -6,845 |
| Germany | 5,616 | 412 | -5,204 |
| 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) | 7,786,919 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,510,522 |
| Other | 1,636,910 |
| Air transport | 155,762 |
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) | 4,342,086 | 3,444,833 | -897,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,096,839 | 1,413,683 | +316,844 |
| Other | 1,366,822 | 270,088 | -1,096,734 |
| Air transport | 73,260 | 82,502 | +9,242 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,221,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,107,722 |
| 000 | 1,636,910 |
| Felixstowe | 1,444,981 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,419,474 |
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 | 2,169,150 | 1,051,990 | -1,117,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,133,141 | 974,581 | -158,560 |
| 000 | 1,366,822 | 270,088 | -1,096,734 |
| Felixstowe | 188,456 | 1,256,525 | +1,068,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 438,658 | 980,816 | +542,158 |
| Belfast Port | 602,991 | 10,481 | -592,510 |
| Liverpool Docks | 435,463 | 122,305 | -313,158 |
| Hull | 184,786 | 128,353 | -56,433 |
| Holyhead | 128,249 | 180,738 | +52,489 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,260 | 82,502 | +9,242 |
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