Import/export HS code 020621: Tongues for food
Fresh or chilled animal tongues, mainly from cows, pigs, or sheep
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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 | 236,031 |
| Poland | 83,242 |
| France | 10,205 |
| Netherlands | 3,874 |
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 | 181,615 | 54,416 | -127,199 |
| Poland | 42,227 | 41,015 | -1,212 |
| France | 5,809 | 4,396 | -1,413 |
| Netherlands | 3,874 | 0 | -3,874 |
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 | 234,661 |
| Poland | 92,925 |
| France | 4,396 |
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 | 181,615 | 53,046 | -128,569 |
| Poland | 51,910 | 41,015 | -10,895 |
| France | 0 | 4,396 | +4,396 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
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 - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 281,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,568 |
| Other | 1,370 |
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) | 183,917 | 97,497 | -86,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,608 | 960 | -48,648 |
| Other | 0 | 1,370 | +1,370 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 211,144 |
| Harwich | 59,316 |
| Fishguard | 17,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,009 |
| Dover | 13,194 |
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 | 159,058 | 52,086 | -106,972 |
| Harwich | 31,070 | 28,246 | -2,824 |
| Fishguard | 17,563 | 0 | -17,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,009 | 0 | -15,009 |
| Dover | 5,831 | 7,363 | +1,532 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,994 | 0 | -4,994 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,396 | +4,396 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 3,399 | +3,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,007 | +2,007 |
| 000 | 0 | 1,370 | +1,370 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 4 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6,502,511 |
| United States | 1,502,325 |
| Canada | 1,453,943 |
| Ireland | 876,613 |
| France | 710,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 5,123,165 | 1,379,346 | -3,743,819 |
| United States | 886,950 | 615,375 | -271,575 |
| Canada | 549,828 | 904,115 | +354,287 |
| Ireland | 358,658 | 517,955 | +159,297 |
| France | 525,769 | 184,702 | -341,067 |
| Ivory Coast | 322,677 | 363,730 | +41,053 |
| South Africa | 323,191 | 284,057 | -39,134 |
| Guinea | 242,228 | 244,685 | +2,457 |
| Ghana | 232,049 | 35,230 | -196,819 |
| Denmark | 161,644 | 0 | -161,644 |
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 | 1,086,286 |
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 | 556,080 | 530,206 | -25,874 |
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) | 10,736,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,891,136 |
| Other | 1,086,286 |
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) | 7,446,202 | 3,289,849 | -4,156,353 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 897,839 | 993,297 | +95,458 |
| Other | 556,080 | 530,206 | -25,874 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,206,760 |
| Southampton | 3,035,550 |
| Belfast Port | 2,320,937 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,163,981 |
| 000 | 1,086,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,032,486 | 174,274 | -2,858,212 |
| Southampton | 1,717,322 | 1,318,228 | -399,094 |
| Belfast Port | 1,356,854 | 964,083 | -392,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,342,084 | 821,897 | -520,187 |
| 000 | 556,080 | 530,206 | -25,874 |
| Liverpool Docks | 230,741 | 738,738 | +507,997 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 389,055 | 100,665 | -288,390 |
| Portsmouth | 105,246 | 86,925 | -18,321 |
| London | 62,487 | 53,800 | -8,687 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 91,487 | 0 | -91,487 |
Quick facts
HS code: 020621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled animal tongues, mainly from cows, pigs, or sheep