Import/export HS code 040721: Chicken eggs in shell, for hatching
Eggs from domestic chickens, specifically for breeding purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 42,343,102 |
| Ukraine | 38,608,288 |
| Belgium | 17,404,988 |
| Spain | 14,026,304 |
| Ireland | 13,627,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 26,695,927 | 15,647,175 | -11,048,752 |
| Ukraine | 6,804,520 | 31,803,768 | +24,999,248 |
| Belgium | 8,859,553 | 8,545,435 | -314,118 |
| Spain | 5,800,981 | 8,225,323 | +2,424,342 |
| Ireland | 8,692,988 | 4,934,608 | -3,758,380 |
| France | 4,100,554 | 5,368,766 | +1,268,212 |
| Italy | 4,543,847 | 4,052,841 | -491,006 |
| Netherlands | 1,898,003 | 921,017 | -976,986 |
| Latvia | 673,308 | 640,361 | -32,947 |
| Sweden | 0 | 890,024 | +890,024 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 41,517,434 |
| Ukraine | 39,908,449 |
| Spain | 17,219,318 |
| Belgium | 16,944,561 |
| Italy | 12,963,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 26,277,129 | 15,240,305 | -11,036,824 |
| Ukraine | 6,898,487 | 33,009,962 | +26,111,475 |
| Spain | 7,688,488 | 9,530,830 | +1,842,342 |
| Belgium | 9,032,534 | 7,912,027 | -1,120,507 |
| Italy | 6,059,624 | 6,903,953 | +844,329 |
| Netherlands | 1,684,741 | 1,551,440 | -133,301 |
| Ireland | 1,892,538 | 0 | -1,892,538 |
| Latvia | 673,308 | 497,814 | -175,494 |
| Sweden | 0 | 944,407 | +944,407 |
| France | 105,407 | 202,262 | +96,855 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 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) | 133,968,782 |
| Other | 13,055,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,322,679 |
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) | 59,657,079 | 74,311,703 | +14,654,624 |
| Other | 7,758,204 | 5,297,407 | -2,460,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 822,025 | 1,500,654 | +678,629 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 50,296,224 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,251,770 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,174,307 |
| Felixstowe | 15,800,661 |
| 000 | 13,055,611 |
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 | 25,006,182 | 25,290,042 | +283,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,854,602 | 17,397,168 | -1,457,434 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,848,413 | 19,325,894 | +17,477,481 |
| Felixstowe | 6,720,204 | 9,080,457 | +2,360,253 |
| 000 | 7,758,204 | 5,297,407 | -2,460,797 |
| Harwich | 7,296,710 | 2,916,820 | -4,379,890 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 903,847 | +903,847 |
| ZLC | 0 | 621,625 | +621,625 |
| Purfleet | 191,728 | 79,147 | -112,581 |
| Killingholme | 223,817 | 0 | -223,817 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FARMVILLE LIMITED | 52 |
| MASPO LTD | 52 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 52 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 52 |
| DELIKATESY SMACZEK LIMITED | 50 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 50 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 46 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 44 |
| THE MENU PARTNERS LIMITED | 40 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,349,946 |
| Netherlands | 2,173,537 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 322,911 |
| United Arab Emirates | 142,106 |
| Belgium | 135,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,029,478 | 6,320,468 | -709,010 |
| Netherlands | 1,682,816 | 490,721 | -1,192,095 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 207,492 | 115,419 | -92,073 |
| United Arab Emirates | 142,106 | 0 | -142,106 |
| Belgium | 135,911 | 0 | -135,911 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 31,037 | +31,037 |
| France | 16,445 | 0 | -16,445 |
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 | 8,087,870 |
| Ireland | 3,791,116 |
| China | 12 |
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 | 3,919,690 | 4,168,180 | +248,490 |
| Ireland | 2,192,424 | 1,598,692 | -593,732 |
| China | 0 | 12 | +12 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 12,467,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,239,124 |
| Air transport | 322,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 6,557,824 | 5,909,928 | -647,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,306,826 | 932,298 | -1,374,528 |
| Air transport | 207,492 | 115,419 | -92,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,106 | 0 | -142,106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 12,467,752 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,252,434 |
| Holyhead | 866,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,911 |
| London Gateway Port | 142,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 6,557,824 | 5,909,928 | -647,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,730,676 | 521,758 | -1,208,918 |
| Holyhead | 455,983 | 410,540 | -45,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 207,492 | 115,419 | -92,073 |
| London Gateway Port | 142,106 | 0 | -142,106 |
| London | 104,496 | 0 | -104,496 |
| Fishguard | 15,671 | 0 | -15,671 |
Quick facts
HS code: 040721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eggs from domestic chickens, specifically for breeding purposes