Import/export HS code 020712: Whole chickens, frozen
Whole chickens that are not cut into pieces and are frozen
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 22,055,545 |
| Brazil | 6,512,020 |
| Belgium | 4,834,870 |
| Poland | 3,931,755 |
| Netherlands | 1,840,822 |
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 | 9,294,740 | 12,760,805 | +3,466,065 |
| Brazil | 1,483,258 | 5,028,762 | +3,545,504 |
| Belgium | 1,550,310 | 3,284,560 | +1,734,250 |
| Poland | 2,990,650 | 941,105 | -2,049,545 |
| Netherlands | 811,767 | 1,029,055 | +217,288 |
| France | 757,339 | 660,390 | -96,949 |
| Argentina | 633,974 | 721,646 | +87,672 |
| Spain | 590,023 | 179,360 | -410,663 |
| Ireland | 306,359 | 344,792 | +38,433 |
| Romania | 282,513 | 237,001 | -45,512 |
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 | 22,241,225 |
| Brazil | 6,512,020 |
| Belgium | 4,928,957 |
| Poland | 4,084,694 |
| Argentina | 1,355,620 |
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 | 9,358,446 | 12,882,779 | +3,524,333 |
| Brazil | 1,483,258 | 5,028,762 | +3,545,504 |
| Belgium | 1,705,928 | 3,223,029 | +1,517,101 |
| Poland | 3,179,799 | 904,895 | -2,274,904 |
| Argentina | 633,974 | 721,646 | +87,672 |
| Netherlands | 548,365 | 629,504 | +81,139 |
| France | 449,608 | 566,441 | +116,833 |
| Spain | 678,748 | 263,521 | -415,227 |
| Ireland | 232,067 | 334,153 | +102,086 |
| Romania | 298,212 | 235,179 | -63,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 35,347,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,449,317 |
| Other | 789,644 |
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) | 16,397,281 | 18,949,740 | +2,552,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,402,552 | 6,046,765 | +3,644,213 |
| Other | 342,080 | 447,564 | +105,484 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,217,918 |
| Felixstowe | 8,212,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,442,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,368,670 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,762,072 |
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 | 5,627,012 | 12,590,906 | +6,963,894 |
| Felixstowe | 7,601,123 | 610,937 | -6,990,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,901,146 | 4,541,026 | +2,639,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,583,007 | 3,785,663 | +1,202,656 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 193,368 | 1,568,704 | +1,375,336 |
| Southampton | 110,269 | 1,051,677 | +941,408 |
| 000 | 342,080 | 447,564 | +105,484 |
| Portsmouth | 365,667 | 271,928 | -93,739 |
| Holyhead | 192,368 | 317,349 | +124,981 |
| Harwich | 50,066 | 51,367 | +1,301 |
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
|
48 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
16 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASH POULTRY WHOLESALERS LIMITED | 53 |
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| GREEN LABEL FOODS LTD. | 46 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 46 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 42 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 40 |
| KAPPERSFOODS (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| CAVENDISH SHIPS STORES LIMITED | 33 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 33 |
| ASKO FOODS LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 662,514 |
| Sweden | 125,081 |
| Togo | 76,719 |
| Gibraltar | 36,953 |
| Ireland | 34,847 |
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 | 457,288 | 205,226 | -252,062 |
| Sweden | 74,163 | 50,918 | -23,245 |
| Togo | 0 | 76,719 | +76,719 |
| Gibraltar | 36,953 | 0 | -36,953 |
| Ireland | 16,108 | 18,739 | +2,631 |
| Bermuda | 13,783 | 19,703 | +5,920 |
| Benin | 31,876 | 0 | -31,876 |
| Spain | 5,464 | 22,702 | +17,238 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,881 | +21,881 |
| Falkland Islands | 8,053 | 8,760 | +707 |
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 | 15,878 |
| Poland | 11,307 |
| China | 2,391 |
| Brazil | 1,290 |
| Ireland | 38 |
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 | 12,722 | 3,156 | -9,566 |
| Poland | 474 | 10,833 | +10,359 |
| China | 2,391 | 0 | -2,391 |
| Brazil | 1,290 | 0 | -1,290 |
| 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) | 817,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 236,364 |
| Other | 33,396 |
| 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) | 533,647 | 284,209 | -249,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,029 | 142,335 | +48,306 |
| Other | 19,376 | 14,020 | -5,356 |
| Air transport | 13,754 | 0 | -13,754 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 551,511 |
| Portsmouth | 197,225 |
| London | 145,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,175 |
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 | 404,008 | 147,503 | -256,505 |
| Portsmouth | 122,687 | 74,538 | -48,149 |
| London | 68,829 | 76,719 | +7,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,053 | 32,784 | +24,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,776 | 30,399 | +23,623 |
| 000 | 19,376 | 14,020 | -5,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,295 | 19,703 | +14,408 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 23,668 | +23,668 |
| Southampton | 8,488 | 6,973 | -1,515 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,754 | 0 | -13,754 |
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