Import/export HS code 020712: Whole chickens, frozen
Whole chickens that are not cut into pieces and are frozen
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 23,051,511 |
| Brazil | 6,305,610 |
| Belgium | 4,585,444 |
| Poland | 4,496,304 |
| Netherlands | 1,919,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 8,778,537 | 14,272,974 | +5,494,437 |
| Brazil | 1,154,565 | 5,151,045 | +3,996,480 |
| Belgium | 1,298,790 | 3,286,654 | +1,987,864 |
| Poland | 3,387,304 | 1,109,000 | -2,278,304 |
| Netherlands | 1,110,350 | 809,578 | -300,772 |
| France | 919,632 | 668,615 | -251,017 |
| Argentina | 557,702 | 865,876 | +308,174 |
| Spain | 508,889 | 239,892 | -268,997 |
| Ireland | 290,393 | 368,405 | +78,012 |
| Romania | 287,407 | 239,462 | -47,945 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 23,531,629 |
| Brazil | 6,271,699 |
| Belgium | 4,864,645 |
| Poland | 4,607,607 |
| Argentina | 1,457,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 9,091,861 | 14,439,768 | +5,347,907 |
| Brazil | 1,120,654 | 5,151,045 | +4,030,391 |
| Belgium | 1,619,190 | 3,245,455 | +1,626,265 |
| Poland | 3,498,313 | 1,109,294 | -2,389,019 |
| Argentina | 591,613 | 865,876 | +274,263 |
| Netherlands | 657,721 | 648,799 | -8,922 |
| France | 473,336 | 532,341 | +59,005 |
| Spain | 591,453 | 323,893 | -267,560 |
| Ireland | 218,795 | 351,657 | +132,862 |
| Romania | 290,872 | 237,640 | -53,232 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -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) | 37,243,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,331,998 |
| Other | 443,343 |
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) | 16,453,101 | 20,790,427 | +4,337,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,975,532 | 6,356,466 | +4,380,934 |
| Other | 341,030 | 102,313 | -238,717 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,239,362 |
| Felixstowe | 10,115,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,319,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,260,287 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,726,941 |
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 | 4,474,219 | 13,765,143 | +9,290,924 |
| Felixstowe | 8,920,685 | 1,194,629 | -7,726,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,622,026 | 4,697,270 | +3,075,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,507,148 | 3,753,139 | +1,245,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,125 | 1,650,816 | +1,574,691 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,161,946 | +1,161,946 |
| Portsmouth | 416,771 | 318,516 | -98,255 |
| Holyhead | 177,279 | 334,853 | +157,574 |
| 000 | 341,030 | 102,313 | -238,717 |
| Harwich | 50,125 | 52,867 | +2,742 |
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 | 46 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASH POULTRY WHOLESALERS LIMITED | 52 |
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 46 |
| GREEN LABEL FOODS LTD. | 45 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 42 |
| KAPPERSFOODS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 39 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 33 |
| CAVENDISH SHIPS STORES LIMITED | 32 |
| W.WING YIP PLC | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 703,642 |
| Sweden | 140,094 |
| Gibraltar | 36,953 |
| Ireland | 36,044 |
| Bermuda | 34,316 |
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 | 450,445 | 253,197 | -197,248 |
| Sweden | 86,486 | 53,608 | -32,878 |
| Gibraltar | 36,953 | 0 | -36,953 |
| Ireland | 18,142 | 17,902 | -240 |
| Bermuda | 14,798 | 19,518 | +4,720 |
| Benin | 31,876 | 0 | -31,876 |
| Spain | 6,345 | 23,629 | +17,284 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,881 | +21,881 |
| Falkland Islands | 9,149 | 7,813 | -1,336 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,849 | +12,849 |
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 | 18,716 |
| Poland | 8,675 |
| China | 2,754 |
| Netherlands | 2,085 |
| Brazil | 1,407 |
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 | 13,864 | 4,852 | -9,012 |
| Poland | 79 | 8,596 | +8,517 |
| China | 2,754 | 0 | -2,754 |
| Netherlands | 2,085 | 0 | -2,085 |
| Brazil | 1,349 | 58 | -1,291 |
| Ireland | 38 | 0 | -38 |
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) | 873,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 153,874 |
| Other | 36,401 |
| Air transport | 13,754 |
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) | 539,127 | 334,870 | -204,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,971 | 55,903 | -42,068 |
| Other | 22,291 | 14,110 | -8,181 |
| Air transport | 905 | 12,849 | +11,944 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 587,480 |
| Portsmouth | 217,397 |
| London | 68,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,841 |
| 000 | 36,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 389,316 | 198,164 | -191,152 |
| Portsmouth | 142,859 | 74,538 | -68,321 |
| London | 68,829 | 0 | -68,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,607 | 32,234 | +23,627 |
| 000 | 22,291 | 14,110 | -8,181 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,149 | 22,368 | +13,219 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 23,668 | +23,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,402 | 19,518 | +17,116 |
| Southampton | 12,396 | 6,026 | -6,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 905 | 12,849 | +11,944 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whole chickens that are not cut into pieces and are frozen