Import/export HS code 020712: Whole chickens, 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 | 20,198,487 |
| Brazil | 5,150,799 |
| Poland | 4,548,190 |
| Belgium | 3,152,825 |
| Netherlands | 1,759,522 |
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 | 8,093,047 | 12,105,440 | +4,012,393 |
| Brazil | 771,903 | 4,378,896 | +3,606,993 |
| Poland | 3,563,327 | 984,863 | -2,578,464 |
| Belgium | 982,973 | 2,169,852 | +1,186,879 |
| Netherlands | 1,099,396 | 660,126 | -439,270 |
| France | 1,114,367 | 486,292 | -628,075 |
| Argentina | 452,367 | 388,838 | -63,529 |
| Spain | 605,711 | 201,621 | -404,090 |
| Ireland | 275,056 | 247,910 | -27,146 |
| Romania | 313,048 | 191,509 | -121,539 |
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 | 20,686,407 |
| Brazil | 5,116,888 |
| Poland | 4,799,433 |
| Belgium | 3,581,481 |
| Netherlands | 1,108,819 |
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 | 8,435,841 | 12,250,566 | +3,814,725 |
| Brazil | 737,992 | 4,378,896 | +3,640,904 |
| Poland | 3,735,915 | 1,063,518 | -2,672,397 |
| Belgium | 1,439,767 | 2,141,714 | +701,947 |
| Netherlands | 617,297 | 491,522 | -125,775 |
| Spain | 688,275 | 276,963 | -411,312 |
| Argentina | 486,278 | 388,838 | -97,440 |
| France | 469,927 | 374,596 | -95,331 |
| Romania | 300,814 | 207,208 | -93,606 |
| Ireland | 214,685 | 221,827 | +7,142 |
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 | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| 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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 32,981,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,492,587 |
| Other | 361,487 |
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) | 16,039,379 | 16,942,469 | +903,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,423,259 | 5,069,328 | +3,646,069 |
| Other | 329,803 | 31,684 | -298,119 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,406,525 |
| Felixstowe | 10,608,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,031,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,002,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 966,806 |
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 | 4,137,076 | 11,269,449 | +7,132,373 |
| Felixstowe | 8,785,168 | 1,822,871 | -6,962,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,134,029 | 3,897,508 | +2,763,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,418,556 | 2,583,785 | +165,229 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,350 | 923,456 | +880,106 |
| Southampton | 0 | 800,720 | +800,720 |
| Portsmouth | 424,841 | 295,923 | -128,918 |
| Holyhead | 173,169 | 219,746 | +46,577 |
| 000 | 329,803 | 31,684 | -298,119 |
| Harwich | 135,293 | 57,704 | -77,589 |
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 | 44 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASH POULTRY WHOLESALERS LIMITED | 48 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 44 |
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 43 |
| GREEN LABEL FOODS LTD. | 42 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 36 |
| KAPPERSFOODS (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 32 |
| CAVENDISH SHIPS STORES LIMITED | 29 |
| W.WING YIP PLC | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | 720,356 |
| Sweden | 160,120 |
| Gibraltar | 36,953 |
| Bermuda | 32,753 |
| Benin | 31,876 |
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 | 422,141 | 298,215 | -123,926 |
| Sweden | 106,512 | 53,608 | -52,904 |
| Gibraltar | 36,953 | 0 | -36,953 |
| Bermuda | 16,017 | 16,736 | +719 |
| Benin | 31,876 | 0 | -31,876 |
| Spain | 5,207 | 24,767 | +19,560 |
| Ireland | 16,104 | 13,695 | -2,409 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,881 | +21,881 |
| Falkland Islands | 6,124 | 7,340 | +1,216 |
| 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 | 20,251 |
| China | 2,875 |
| Poland | 2,735 |
| Netherlands | 2,244 |
| 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 | 12,983 | 7,268 | -5,715 |
| China | 2,493 | 382 | -2,111 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,735 | +2,735 |
| Netherlands | 2,244 | 0 | -2,244 |
| Brazil | 1,056 | 351 | -705 |
| Ireland | 0 | 38 | +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) | 908,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,950 |
| Other | 32,398 |
| 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) | 529,651 | 378,844 | -150,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,140 | 50,810 | -54,330 |
| Other | 20,313 | 12,085 | -8,228 |
| 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 | 584,175 |
| Portsmouth | 255,362 |
| London | 68,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,428 |
| 000 | 32,398 |
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 | 340,993 | 243,182 | -97,811 |
| Portsmouth | 180,824 | 74,538 | -106,286 |
| London | 68,829 | 0 | -68,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,032 | 30,396 | +20,364 |
| 000 | 20,313 | 12,085 | -8,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,124 | 25,393 | +19,269 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 21,881 | +21,881 |
| Southampton | 16,017 | 4,315 | -11,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 16,736 | +16,736 |
| 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