Import/export HS code 020890: Various types of meat
Fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from animals not covered in other categories
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5,174,150 |
| Spain | 2,029,224 |
| Ireland | 1,737,105 |
| France | 970,273 |
| Netherlands | 486,251 |
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 | 1,529,872 | 3,644,278 | +2,114,406 |
| Spain | 1,007,778 | 1,021,446 | +13,668 |
| Ireland | 714,232 | 1,022,873 | +308,641 |
| France | 521,784 | 448,489 | -73,295 |
| Netherlands | 229,541 | 256,710 | +27,169 |
| Belgium | 180,428 | 156,113 | -24,315 |
| Poland | 2,036 | 163,006 | +160,970 |
| Germany | 94,676 | 228 | -94,448 |
| Australia | 0 | 20,702 | +20,702 |
| Hungary | 4,318 | 14,377 | +10,059 |
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 | 5,174,150 |
| Spain | 2,067,369 |
| Ireland | 1,543,311 |
| France | 1,085,433 |
| Viet Nam | 322,772 |
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 | 1,529,872 | 3,644,278 | +2,114,406 |
| Spain | 1,010,437 | 1,056,932 | +46,495 |
| Ireland | 649,565 | 893,746 | +244,181 |
| France | 571,399 | 514,034 | -57,365 |
| Viet Nam | 300,370 | 22,402 | -277,968 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 256,710 | +256,710 |
| Poland | 2,036 | 163,006 | +160,970 |
| Germany | 94,225 | 0 | -94,225 |
| Australia | 10,338 | 65,173 | +54,835 |
| Belgium | 44,383 | 0 | -44,383 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,997,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,936,341 |
| Other | 135,902 |
| Air transport | 2,255 |
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) | 2,990,802 | 3,006,692 | +15,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,271,361 | 3,664,980 | +2,393,619 |
| Other | 54,691 | 81,211 | +26,520 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,255 | +2,255 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,816,438 |
| Dover | 1,559,005 |
| Felixstowe | 1,380,066 |
| Holyhead | 1,258,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,117,375 |
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 | 494,143 | 3,322,295 | +2,828,152 |
| Dover | 722,715 | 836,290 | +113,575 |
| Felixstowe | 1,037,381 | 342,685 | -694,696 |
| Holyhead | 496,003 | 762,116 | +266,113 |
| Eurotunnel | 518,953 | 598,422 | +79,469 |
| Portsmouth | 333,562 | 237,032 | -96,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,927 | 128,355 | -126,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,747 | 186,296 | +3,549 |
| Milford | 79,233 | 124,582 | +45,349 |
| Harwich | 56,118 | 128,355 | +72,237 |
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 | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 54 |
| GALLIANCE UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| VALERINE LIMITED | 38 |
| NEW ZEALAND HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| LUITEN FOOD LTD | 25 |
| LCGH POULTRY UK LTD | 23 |
| ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| REIDS OF NORWICH LIMITED | 22 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 21 |
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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,383,459 |
| France | 5,050,573 |
| Belgium | 3,976,607 |
| Germany | 1,682,984 |
| Norway | 1,257,912 |
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 | 5,035,586 | 4,347,873 | -687,713 |
| France | 2,949,348 | 2,101,225 | -848,123 |
| Belgium | 1,487,067 | 2,489,540 | +1,002,473 |
| Germany | 678,994 | 1,003,990 | +324,996 |
| Norway | 722,512 | 535,400 | -187,112 |
| Austria | 335,653 | 217,152 | -118,501 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 358,574 | 115,578 | -242,996 |
| Switzerland | 160,096 | 131,893 | -28,203 |
| Iceland | 15,600 | 145,887 | +130,287 |
| Spain | 44,664 | 36,810 | -7,854 |
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 | 1,666,427 |
| Ireland | 24,761 |
| France | 74 |
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 | 578,035 | 1,088,392 | +510,357 |
| Ireland | 9,981 | 14,780 | +4,799 |
| France | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 20,780,175 |
| Other | 1,691,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 663,143 |
| Air transport | 61,203 |
| 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) | 10,856,167 | 9,924,008 | -932,159 |
| Other | 588,090 | 1,103,172 | +515,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 401,678 | 261,465 | -140,213 |
| Air transport | 17,753 | 43,450 | +25,697 |
| 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 | 11,294,284 |
| Hull | 3,304,118 |
| Harwich | 2,476,384 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,069,894 |
| 000 | 1,691,262 |
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 | 5,407,418 | 5,886,866 | +479,448 |
| Hull | 2,049,021 | 1,255,097 | -793,924 |
| Harwich | 1,167,039 | 1,309,345 | +142,306 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,028,726 | 1,041,168 | +12,442 |
| 000 | 588,090 | 1,103,172 | +515,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 772,971 | 228,148 | -544,823 |
| Dover | 452,126 | 173,285 | -278,841 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 293,090 | 0 | -293,090 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,600 | 145,887 | +130,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 115,578 | +115,578 |
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