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 | 11,272,910 |
| Belgium | 937,070 |
| Spain | 785,378 |
| France | 730,065 |
| Ireland | 635,999 |
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 | 4,666,418 | 6,606,492 | +1,940,074 |
| Belgium | 482,721 | 454,349 | -28,372 |
| Spain | 288,056 | 497,322 | +209,266 |
| France | 538,963 | 191,102 | -347,861 |
| Ireland | 262,987 | 373,012 | +110,025 |
| Germany | 361,984 | 116,859 | -245,125 |
| Lithuania | 203,118 | 197,791 | -5,327 |
| Netherlands | 118,774 | 245,910 | +127,136 |
| Czechia | 28,844 | 125,575 | +96,731 |
| Bulgaria | 56,265 | 53,398 | -2,867 |
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 | 10,089,166 |
| Ireland | 2,293,258 |
| Spain | 735,030 |
| Germany | 558,252 |
| Lithuania | 400,909 |
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 | 4,336,093 | 5,753,073 | +1,416,980 |
| Ireland | 913,976 | 1,379,282 | +465,306 |
| Spain | 285,317 | 449,713 | +164,396 |
| Germany | 408,065 | 150,187 | -257,878 |
| Lithuania | 203,118 | 197,791 | -5,327 |
| Netherlands | 64,122 | 207,642 | +143,520 |
| Poland | 211,210 | 17,947 | -193,263 |
| France | 125,786 | 35,050 | -90,736 |
| Czechia | 28,844 | 118,935 | +90,091 |
| Bulgaria | 71,202 | 53,398 | -17,804 |
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 - South | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 14,205,871 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,110,065 |
| Other | 650,715 |
| 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) | 6,231,434 | 7,974,437 | +1,743,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 570,324 | 539,741 | -30,583 |
| Other | 277,259 | 373,456 | +96,197 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,643,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,482,335 |
| Dover | 2,865,391 |
| 000 | 650,715 |
| London | 613,788 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 2,645,584 | 2,997,495 | +351,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,374,984 | 3,107,351 | +732,367 |
| Dover | 1,125,404 | 1,739,987 | +614,583 |
| 000 | 277,259 | 373,456 | +96,197 |
| London | 281,573 | 332,215 | +50,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,703 | 269,341 | +171,638 |
| Middlesbrough | 67,167 | 46,331 | -20,836 |
| Felixstowe | 77,948 | 3,960 | -73,988 |
| Portsmouth | 72,358 | 0 | -72,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 62,583 | +62,583 |
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 | 58 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALIVINI COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 49 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 49 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 48 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 47 |
| FRATELLI BOSCO LIMITED | 47 |
| MAMMAFIORE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 46 |
| CIBOSANO LIMITED | 45 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 43 |
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+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,052,967 |
| Italy | 466,527 |
| Malta | 221,396 |
| Germany | 143,740 |
| France | 85,634 |
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 | 241,894 | 1,811,073 | +1,569,179 |
| Italy | 12,041 | 454,486 | +442,445 |
| Malta | 100,724 | 120,672 | +19,948 |
| Germany | 25,714 | 118,026 | +92,312 |
| France | 30,895 | 54,739 | +23,844 |
| 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 |
| Denmark | 24,415 | 12,780 | -11,635 |
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) | 3,238,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,431 |
| Air transport | 38,526 |
| Other | 1,227 |
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) | 494,485 | 2,743,731 | +2,249,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,306 | 113,125 | +80,819 |
| Air transport | 37,384 | 1,142 | -36,242 |
| Other | 0 | 1,227 | +1,227 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,201,021 |
| Belfast Port | 79,305 |
| Southampton | 58,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,476 |
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 | 470,070 | 2,730,951 | +2,260,881 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 79,305 | +79,305 |
| Southampton | 28,835 | 29,977 | +1,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,415 | 12,780 | -11,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,476 | 0 | -35,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,471 | 3,843 | +372 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,908 | 1,142 | -766 |
| 000 | 0 | 1,227 | +1,227 |
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