Import/export HS code 020230: Boneless frozen beef
Frozen beef cuts without bones
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 584,508,213 |
| New Zealand | 113,267,882 |
| Brazil | 66,674,687 |
| Poland | 40,800,389 |
| Uruguay | 25,651,636 |
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 | 297,306,334 | 287,201,879 | -10,104,455 |
| New Zealand | 21,275,085 | 91,992,797 | +70,717,712 |
| Brazil | 25,910,413 | 40,764,274 | +14,853,861 |
| Poland | 24,777,689 | 16,022,700 | -8,754,989 |
| Uruguay | 13,241,319 | 12,410,317 | -831,002 |
| Australia | 2,569,724 | 18,271,667 | +15,701,943 |
| Netherlands | 8,205,890 | 7,878,906 | -326,984 |
| Italy | 6,560,820 | 3,575,370 | -2,985,450 |
| Belgium | 6,674,935 | 2,981,541 | -3,693,394 |
| Spain | 5,677,320 | 3,903,358 | -1,773,962 |
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 | 520,785,392 |
| New Zealand | 113,578,132 |
| Brazil | 68,323,585 |
| Poland | 43,764,368 |
| Uruguay | 25,272,269 |
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 | 269,649,486 | 251,135,906 | -18,513,580 |
| New Zealand | 21,135,611 | 92,442,521 | +71,306,910 |
| Brazil | 26,223,688 | 42,099,897 | +15,876,209 |
| Poland | 26,778,875 | 16,985,493 | -9,793,382 |
| Uruguay | 13,689,060 | 11,583,209 | -2,105,851 |
| Australia | 2,592,025 | 17,899,235 | +15,307,210 |
| Netherlands | 5,584,912 | 5,703,439 | +118,527 |
| Belgium | 7,273,824 | 3,287,600 | -3,986,224 |
| Italy | 6,443,796 | 3,543,120 | -2,900,676 |
| Spain | 1,721,983 | 1,354,544 | -367,439 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 584,975,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 240,292,174 |
| Other | 83,027,476 |
| Road transport | 4,768,343 |
| Air transport | 1,154,072 |
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) | 307,942,554 | 277,032,990 | -30,909,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,470,676 | 167,821,498 | +95,350,822 |
| Other | 42,777,719 | 40,249,757 | -2,527,962 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,768,343 | +4,768,343 |
| Air transport | 203,747 | 950,325 | +746,578 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 304,342,737 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,563,334 |
| Liverpool Docks | 100,981,942 |
| Milford | 95,069,708 |
| 000 | 83,027,476 |
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 | 143,915,040 | 160,427,697 | +16,512,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,488,962 | 110,074,372 | +78,585,410 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,160,571 | 30,821,371 | -39,339,200 |
| Milford | 43,347,689 | 51,722,019 | +8,374,330 |
| 000 | 42,777,719 | 40,249,757 | -2,527,962 |
| Southampton | 14,703,623 | 19,583,955 | +4,880,332 |
| Dover | 21,103,337 | 10,145,683 | -10,957,654 |
| Felixstowe | 6,944,156 | 18,054,085 | +11,109,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,188,790 | 5,039,429 | -6,149,361 |
| Fishguard | 10,409,692 | 5,732,879 | -4,676,813 |
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
|
96 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
30 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
7 |
|
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 | 35 |
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 41 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JBS GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 84 |
| GEORGE ABRAHAMS LIMITED | 69 |
| HILTON FOOD SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 63 |
| OAKFIELD (FOODS) LIMITED | 58 |
| FAIRFAX MEADOW EUROPE LIMITED | 57 |
| GPS FOOD GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 56 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 53 |
| W W GILES (SMITHFIELD) LIMITED | 53 |
| L&O FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| GREAT PARK FOOD COMPANY LTD. | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 112,455,312 |
| France | 49,895,618 |
| Canada | 32,930,920 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 27,847,838 |
| Netherlands | 16,522,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 49,089,154 | 63,366,158 | +14,277,004 |
| France | 22,858,068 | 27,037,550 | +4,179,482 |
| Canada | 21,276,481 | 11,654,439 | -9,622,042 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,057,937 | 12,789,901 | -2,268,036 |
| Netherlands | 9,732,907 | 6,789,184 | -2,943,723 |
| Sweden | 7,221,582 | 6,910,250 | -311,332 |
| Spain | 4,009,746 | 6,470,070 | +2,460,324 |
| Japan | 4,876,269 | 3,474,028 | -1,402,241 |
| United States | 2,585,010 | 5,103,430 | +2,518,420 |
| Germany | 2,755,041 | 2,004,569 | -750,472 |
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 | 67,195,447 |
| Ireland | 3,229,148 |
| Nicaragua | 1,123,933 |
| France | 418,224 |
| Netherlands | 33,314 |
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 | 32,399,205 | 34,796,242 | +2,397,037 |
| Ireland | 1,911,453 | 1,317,695 | -593,758 |
| Nicaragua | 476,810 | 647,123 | +170,313 |
| France | 418,224 | 0 | -418,224 |
| Netherlands | 30,120 | 3,194 | -26,926 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,280 | +29,280 |
| Romania | 24,044 | 0 | -24,044 |
| Portugal | 17,502 | 0 | -17,502 |
| Poland | 3,356 | 0 | -3,356 |
| Spain | 245 | 0 | -245 |
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) | 165,399,259 |
| Other | 72,159,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,324,583 |
| Air transport | 1,041,645 |
| Road transport | 686,038 |
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) | 76,802,236 | 88,597,023 | +11,794,787 |
| Other | 35,335,537 | 36,823,492 | +1,487,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,968,356 | 28,356,227 | -8,612,129 |
| Air transport | 166,512 | 875,133 | +708,621 |
| Road transport | 461,568 | 224,470 | -237,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 72,159,029 |
| Holyhead | 50,756,808 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,802,105 |
| Belfast Port | 28,223,102 |
| Portsmouth | 22,340,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 35,335,537 | 36,823,492 | +1,487,955 |
| Holyhead | 18,562,600 | 32,194,208 | +13,631,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,201,677 | 15,600,428 | -1,601,249 |
| Belfast Port | 13,536,813 | 14,686,289 | +1,149,476 |
| Portsmouth | 9,984,452 | 12,356,398 | +2,371,946 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,722,918 | 7,625,873 | -6,097,045 |
| Southampton | 11,492,149 | 7,409,897 | -4,082,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,373,792 | 9,392,390 | +2,018,598 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,312,070 | 5,831,240 | +2,519,170 |
| Milford | 4,751,546 | 2,039,417 | -2,712,129 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen beef cuts without bones