Import/export HS code 02044250: Lamb legs, frozen
Frozen lamb legs, often used for roasting or grilling
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 240,726,353 |
| Australia | 31,052,264 |
| Ireland | 18,286,473 |
| Falkland Islands | 588,030 |
| Chile | 170,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 103,533,507 | 137,192,846 | +33,659,339 |
| Australia | 15,500,136 | 15,552,128 | +51,992 |
| Ireland | 7,579,927 | 10,706,546 | +3,126,619 |
| Falkland Islands | 334,682 | 253,348 | -81,334 |
| Chile | 58,881 | 111,914 | +53,033 |
| Spain | 50,804 | 76,983 | +26,179 |
| Italy | 0 | 50,489 | +50,489 |
| France | 0 | 4,277 | +4,277 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 240,990,266 |
| Australia | 30,725,130 |
| Falkland Islands | 651,251 |
| Ireland | 259,167 |
| Chile | 170,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 103,630,601 | 137,359,665 | +33,729,064 |
| Australia | 15,390,790 | 15,334,340 | -56,450 |
| Falkland Islands | 346,934 | 304,317 | -42,617 |
| Ireland | 231,936 | 27,231 | -204,705 |
| Chile | 58,881 | 111,914 | +53,033 |
| Spain | 50,804 | 76,983 | +26,179 |
| Italy | 0 | 50,489 | +50,489 |
| France | 0 | 4,277 | +4,277 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,516,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,198,923 |
| Other | 18,164,231 |
| Road transport | 96,101 |
| Air transport | 31,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,629,353 | 152,886,826 | +58,257,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,956,799 | 242,124 | -24,714,675 |
| Other | 7,347,991 | 10,816,240 | +3,468,249 |
| Road transport | 96,101 | 0 | -96,101 |
| Air transport | 27,693 | 3,341 | -24,352 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 129,308,702 |
| Felixstowe | 75,636,106 |
| Southampton | 67,201,868 |
| 000 | 18,164,231 |
| Dover | 140,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 33,259,563 | 96,049,139 | +62,789,576 |
| Felixstowe | 54,348,529 | 21,287,577 | -33,060,952 |
| Southampton | 31,568,614 | 35,633,254 | +4,064,640 |
| 000 | 7,347,991 | 10,816,240 | +3,468,249 |
| Dover | 32,041 | 108,897 | +76,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,192 | 2,395 | -122,797 |
| Belfast Port | 126,706 | 0 | -126,706 |
| 499 | 97,743 | 0 | -97,743 |
| Holyhead | 73,280 | 18,897 | -54,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,317 | 21,184 | +5,867 |
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 | 32 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED | 121 |
| SILVER FERN FARMS (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| AFFCO EUROPE LIMITED | 106 |
| NEW ZEALAND HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 89 |
| W W GILES (SMITHFIELD) LIMITED | 82 |
| JBS GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 77 |
| A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON LIMITED | 61 |
| GEORGE ABRAHAMS LIMITED | 60 |
| HILTON FOOD SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 44 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 2,451,372 |
| Belgium | 34,506 |
| United States | 29,673 |
| Ireland | 23,668 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,820 |
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 | 1,487,720 | 963,652 | -524,068 |
| Belgium | 0 | 34,506 | +34,506 |
| United States | 29,673 | 0 | -29,673 |
| Ireland | 12,361 | 11,307 | -1,054 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 17,820 | +17,820 |
| Canada | 8,626 | 4,945 | -3,681 |
| Qatar | 0 | 11,280 | +11,280 |
| Germany | 7,173 | 333 | -6,840 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 3,970 | 2,858 | -1,112 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 4,985 | +4,985 |
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 | 286,062 |
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 | 125,186 | 160,876 | +35,690 |
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) | 2,230,990 |
| Other | 286,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,694 |
| Air transport | 16,265 |
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) | 1,382,068 | 848,922 | -533,146 |
| Other | 125,186 | 160,876 | +35,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,721 | 27,973 | -15,748 |
| Air transport | 0 | 16,265 | +16,265 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 826,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 707,029 |
| Portsmouth | 647,900 |
| 000 | 286,062 |
| Southampton | 44,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 553,707 | 272,703 | -281,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 310,343 | 396,686 | +86,343 |
| Portsmouth | 474,496 | 173,404 | -301,092 |
| 000 | 125,186 | 160,876 | +35,690 |
| Southampton | 33,262 | 11,023 | -22,239 |
| Dover | 31,161 | 0 | -31,161 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,987 | 6,129 | -14,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,833 | 14,713 | +12,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 16,265 | +16,265 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,237 | +2,237 |
Quick facts
HS code: 02044250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen lamb legs, often used for roasting or grilling