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 | 4,306,517 |
| Ireland | 3,033,708 |
| Germany | 459,488 |
| Australia | 370,756 |
| Italy | 243,361 |
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 | 1,736,168 | 2,570,349 | +834,181 |
| Ireland | 1,813,411 | 1,220,297 | -593,114 |
| Germany | 459,488 | 0 | -459,488 |
| Australia | 368,745 | 2,011 | -366,734 |
| Italy | 160,859 | 82,502 | -78,357 |
| Netherlands | 159,255 | 73,519 | -85,736 |
| Spain | 132,265 | 71,175 | -61,090 |
| France | 136,821 | 54,303 | -82,518 |
| New Zealand | 143,166 | 0 | -143,166 |
| Portugal | 27,205 | 90,002 | +62,797 |
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 | 4,226,344 |
| Ireland | 1,785,722 |
| Australia | 370,756 |
| Germany | 272,001 |
| Netherlands | 224,239 |
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 | 1,752,212 | 2,474,132 | +721,920 |
| Ireland | 1,182,180 | 603,542 | -578,638 |
| Australia | 368,745 | 2,011 | -366,734 |
| Germany | 272,001 | 0 | -272,001 |
| Netherlands | 150,720 | 73,519 | -77,201 |
| United States | 141,079 | 80,944 | -60,135 |
| Denmark | 45,500 | 114,420 | +68,920 |
| New Zealand | 143,166 | 0 | -143,166 |
| Spain | 57,369 | 71,937 | +14,568 |
| Portugal | 23,584 | 90,002 | +66,418 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 7,211,642 |
| Other | 1,584,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 671,234 |
| 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) | 3,685,636 | 3,526,006 | -159,630 |
| Other | 967,953 | 616,755 | -351,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 627,569 | 43,665 | -583,904 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,423,980 |
| Harwich | 2,153,859 |
| 000 | 1,584,708 |
| Holyhead | 1,442,832 |
| Eurotunnel | 565,793 |
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 | 1,322,959 | 1,101,021 | -221,938 |
| Harwich | 632,153 | 1,521,706 | +889,553 |
| 000 | 967,953 | 616,755 | -351,198 |
| Holyhead | 921,748 | 521,084 | -400,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 325,147 | 240,646 | -84,501 |
| Felixstowe | 368,745 | 0 | -368,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,745 | 25,259 | -96,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,283 | 2,011 | -136,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,885 | 19,007 | -94,878 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,171 | 59,688 | +16,517 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 34 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 30 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 27 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| FAIRFAX MEADOW EUROPE LIMITED | 21 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 20 |
| W W GILES (SMITHFIELD) LIMITED | 16 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 14 |
| SHEFA FOODS LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 2,751,162 |
| Ireland | 2,277,838 |
| Canada | 1,723,153 |
| Philippines | 816,758 |
| Japan | 749,318 |
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 | 1,953,837 | 797,325 | -1,156,512 |
| Ireland | 1,331,839 | 945,999 | -385,840 |
| Canada | 1,333,380 | 389,773 | -943,607 |
| Philippines | 349,898 | 466,860 | +116,962 |
| Japan | 195,576 | 553,742 | +358,166 |
| France | 379,475 | 166,296 | -213,179 |
| Netherlands | 182,288 | 259,059 | +76,771 |
| Germany | 205,170 | 211,495 | +6,325 |
| Spain | 298 | 346,288 | +345,990 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 323,400 | +323,400 |
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 | 2,120,244 |
| Ireland | 99,188 |
| Spain | 14,441 |
| Germany | 11,897 |
| 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 | 1,343,026 | 777,218 | -565,808 |
| Ireland | 48,581 | 50,607 | +2,026 |
| Spain | 14,441 | 0 | -14,441 |
| Germany | 11,897 | 0 | -11,897 |
| 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) | 6,640,828 |
| Other | 2,258,807 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,066,342 |
| Air transport | 168,995 |
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) | 3,901,238 | 2,739,590 | -1,161,648 |
| Other | 1,429,430 | 829,377 | -600,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 974,693 | 1,091,649 | +116,956 |
| Air transport | 88,703 | 80,292 | -8,411 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,096,841 |
| 000 | 2,258,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,832,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,110,918 |
| Belfast Port | 729,509 |
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 | 2,222,778 | 874,063 | -1,348,715 |
| 000 | 1,429,430 | 829,377 | -600,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 467,324 | 1,365,171 | +897,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 320,432 | 790,486 | +470,054 |
| Belfast Port | 497,621 | 231,888 | -265,733 |
| Liverpool Docks | 494,153 | 76,556 | -417,597 |
| Felixstowe | 262,791 | 147,263 | -115,528 |
| Hull | 191,309 | 107,315 | -83,994 |
| Holyhead | 66,459 | 176,080 | +109,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,703 | 80,292 | -8,411 |
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