Import/export HS code 021020: Beef meat
Meat from cows, preserved by salting, drying, or smoking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 11,210,153 |
| Belgium | 861,331 |
| Spain | 804,795 |
| France | 667,821 |
| Ireland | 617,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,984,716 | 6,225,437 | +1,240,721 |
| Belgium | 406,982 | 454,349 | +47,367 |
| Spain | 291,991 | 512,804 | +220,813 |
| France | 487,169 | 180,652 | -306,517 |
| Ireland | 267,233 | 350,747 | +83,514 |
| Germany | 422,039 | 55,766 | -366,273 |
| Lithuania | 214,683 | 170,171 | -44,512 |
| Netherlands | 102,534 | 267,055 | +164,521 |
| Czechia | 30,366 | 148,698 | +118,332 |
| Bulgaria | 108,325 | 0 | -108,325 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,953,109 |
| Ireland | 2,287,364 |
| Spain | 738,839 |
| Germany | 553,275 |
| Lithuania | 384,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,547,932 | 5,405,177 | +857,245 |
| Ireland | 944,697 | 1,342,667 | +397,970 |
| Spain | 285,673 | 453,166 | +167,493 |
| Germany | 464,181 | 89,094 | -375,087 |
| Lithuania | 214,683 | 170,171 | -44,512 |
| Netherlands | 53,162 | 228,787 | +175,625 |
| Poland | 201,805 | 17,947 | -183,858 |
| Czechia | 30,366 | 142,058 | +111,692 |
| France | 111,813 | 35,151 | -76,662 |
| Bulgaria | 119,100 | 0 | -119,100 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Outer London - South | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +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) | 14,056,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,049,319 |
| Other | 632,696 |
| Air transport | 69,746 |
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) | 6,556,136 | 7,500,481 | +944,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 509,578 | 539,741 | +30,163 |
| Other | 281,505 | 351,191 | +69,686 |
| Air transport | 0 | 69,746 | +69,746 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,545,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,459,375 |
| Dover | 2,873,518 |
| 000 | 632,696 |
| London | 570,555 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,387,925 | 3,157,505 | +769,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,754,120 | 2,705,255 | -48,865 |
| Dover | 1,365,520 | 1,507,998 | +142,478 |
| 000 | 281,505 | 351,191 | +69,686 |
| London | 238,340 | 332,215 | +93,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,303 | 269,460 | +210,157 |
| Middlesbrough | 67,167 | 46,331 | -20,836 |
| Felixstowe | 77,948 | 3,960 | -73,988 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 62,583 | +62,583 |
| Portsmouth | 61,634 | 0 | -61,634 |
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
|
57 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
27 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
7 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 32 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALIVINI COMPANY LIMITED | 51 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 50 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 50 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 49 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 48 |
| FRATELLI BOSCO LIMITED | 48 |
| MAMMAFIORE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 47 |
| CIBOSANO LIMITED | 46 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 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 | 2,219,926 |
| Italy | 534,888 |
| Malta | 221,036 |
| Germany | 143,740 |
| France | 110,778 |
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 | 399,679 | 1,820,247 | +1,420,568 |
| Italy | 160,953 | 373,935 | +212,982 |
| Malta | 98,564 | 122,472 | +23,908 |
| Germany | 40,316 | 103,424 | +63,108 |
| France | 21,677 | 89,101 | +67,424 |
| Austria | 25,514 | 59,980 | +34,466 |
| Sweden | 20,868 | 42,080 | +21,212 |
| China | 0 | 52,870 | +52,870 |
| Spain | 0 | 37,852 | +37,852 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 33,266 | +33,266 |
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) | 3,492,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,762 |
| Air transport | 3,050 |
| Other | 1,355 |
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) | 798,929 | 2,693,914 | +1,894,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,371 | 146,391 | +134,020 |
| Air transport | 3,050 | 0 | -3,050 |
| Other | 0 | 1,355 | +1,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,461,125 |
| Belfast Port | 79,305 |
| Southampton | 72,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,314 |
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 | 779,991 | 2,681,134 | +1,901,143 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 79,305 | +79,305 |
| Southampton | 8,900 | 63,243 | +54,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,938 | 12,780 | -6,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,471 | 3,843 | +372 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,050 | 0 | -3,050 |
| 000 | 0 | 1,355 | +1,355 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 021020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Meat from cows, preserved by salting, drying, or smoking