Import/export HS code 020890: Various types of meat
Fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from animals not covered in other categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3,545,861 |
| Spain | 1,491,315 |
| Ireland | 1,429,475 |
| France | 928,374 |
| Netherlands | 507,665 |
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 | 817,922 | 2,727,939 | +1,910,017 |
| Spain | 832,643 | 658,672 | -173,971 |
| Ireland | 753,074 | 676,401 | -76,673 |
| France | 545,083 | 383,291 | -161,792 |
| Netherlands | 250,955 | 256,710 | +5,755 |
| Belgium | 282,233 | 118,684 | -163,549 |
| Germany | 94,857 | 0 | -94,857 |
| Poland | 3,309 | 60,207 | +56,898 |
| Australia | 0 | 20,702 | +20,702 |
| Portugal | 9,500 | 8,120 | -1,380 |
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 | 3,545,861 |
| Spain | 1,536,079 |
| Ireland | 1,319,360 |
| France | 991,602 |
| Viet Nam | 361,269 |
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 | 817,922 | 2,727,939 | +1,910,017 |
| Spain | 841,182 | 694,897 | -146,285 |
| Ireland | 694,725 | 624,635 | -70,090 |
| France | 564,590 | 427,012 | -137,578 |
| Viet Nam | 343,459 | 17,810 | -325,649 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 256,710 | +256,710 |
| Australia | 65,937 | 39,544 | -26,393 |
| Germany | 94,225 | 0 | -94,225 |
| Poland | 3,309 | 60,207 | +56,898 |
| South Africa | 28,024 | 18,979 | -9,045 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,146,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,308,052 |
| Other | 80,197 |
| Air transport | 3,626 |
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) | 3,004,467 | 2,142,381 | -862,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 559,411 | 2,748,641 | +2,189,230 |
| Other | 54,939 | 25,258 | -29,681 |
| Air transport | 1,371 | 2,255 | +884 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,372,176 |
| Dover | 1,303,624 |
| Felixstowe | 1,176,762 |
| Holyhead | 1,076,417 |
| Eurotunnel | 802,998 |
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 | 0 | 2,372,176 | +2,372,176 |
| Dover | 665,931 | 637,693 | -28,238 |
| Felixstowe | 800,297 | 376,465 | -423,832 |
| Holyhead | 534,073 | 542,344 | +8,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 510,778 | 292,220 | -218,558 |
| Portsmouth | 347,976 | 172,254 | -175,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 276,341 | 128,355 | -147,986 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 180,383 | 160,673 | -19,710 |
| Harwich | 56,118 | 128,355 | +72,237 |
| Milford | 86,323 | 80,487 | -5,836 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SILVER FERN FARMS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| GALLIANCE UK LIMITED | 39 |
| VALERINE LIMITED | 35 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| NEW ZEALAND HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| LUITEN FOOD LTD | 25 |
| ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| REIDS OF NORWICH LIMITED | 21 |
| LCGH POULTRY UK LTD | 20 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,334,912 |
| France | 4,595,504 |
| Belgium | 3,008,224 |
| Germany | 1,697,902 |
| Norway | 918,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,859,659 | 3,475,253 | -1,384,406 |
| France | 2,797,551 | 1,797,953 | -999,598 |
| Belgium | 1,489,230 | 1,518,994 | +29,764 |
| Germany | 768,281 | 929,621 | +161,340 |
| Norway | 536,921 | 381,233 | -155,688 |
| Austria | 335,653 | 217,152 | -118,501 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 127,213 | 408,668 | +281,455 |
| Switzerland | 117,802 | 291,989 | +174,187 |
| Iceland | 15,600 | 145,887 | +130,287 |
| Spain | 112,838 | 9,001 | -103,837 |
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 | 1,283,713 |
| Ireland | 10,873 |
| France | 88 |
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 | 595,421 | 688,292 | +92,871 |
| Ireland | 9,981 | 892 | -9,089 |
| France | 88 | 0 | -88 |
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) | 18,334,894 |
| Other | 1,294,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 877,822 |
| Air transport | 25,030 |
| Road transport | 20,978 |
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) | 10,333,495 | 8,001,399 | -2,332,096 |
| Other | 605,490 | 689,184 | +83,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 323,267 | 554,555 | +231,288 |
| Air transport | 3,917 | 21,113 | +17,196 |
| Road transport | 20,978 | 0 | -20,978 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,523,255 |
| Hull | 3,349,632 |
| Harwich | 2,250,916 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,865,562 |
| 000 | 1,294,674 |
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 | 5,235,759 | 4,287,496 | -948,263 |
| Hull | 2,074,590 | 1,275,042 | -799,548 |
| Harwich | 1,080,285 | 1,170,631 | +90,346 |
| Eurotunnel | 960,886 | 904,676 | -56,210 |
| 000 | 605,490 | 689,184 | +83,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 689,855 | 262,140 | -427,715 |
| Dover | 436,027 | 93,559 | -342,468 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 293,090 | +293,090 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,600 | 145,887 | +130,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,014 | 115,578 | +84,564 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from animals not covered in other categories