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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 42,275,846 |
| Poland | 39,001,116 |
| Belgium | 16,760,365 |
| Spain | 14,004,608 |
| Ireland | 13,021,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 11,723,227 | 30,552,619 | +18,829,392 |
| Poland | 25,186,380 | 13,814,736 | -11,371,644 |
| Belgium | 9,936,536 | 6,823,829 | -3,112,707 |
| Spain | 7,510,166 | 6,494,442 | -1,015,724 |
| Ireland | 8,246,477 | 4,774,959 | -3,471,518 |
| France | 4,621,304 | 4,599,491 | -21,813 |
| Italy | 4,231,766 | 3,896,655 | -335,111 |
| Netherlands | 1,712,040 | 931,904 | -780,136 |
| Latvia | 762,584 | 1,246,048 | +483,464 |
| Sweden | 168,232 | 721,792 | +553,560 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 43,541,289 |
| Poland | 38,375,069 |
| Spain | 16,988,891 |
| Belgium | 16,141,734 |
| Italy | 12,650,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 12,004,794 | 31,536,495 | +19,531,701 |
| Poland | 24,798,889 | 13,576,180 | -11,222,709 |
| Spain | 9,615,535 | 7,373,356 | -2,242,179 |
| Belgium | 10,043,989 | 6,097,745 | -3,946,244 |
| Italy | 6,144,826 | 6,506,142 | +361,316 |
| Netherlands | 1,564,306 | 1,608,887 | +44,581 |
| Latvia | 705,856 | 1,160,229 | +454,373 |
| Ireland | 1,814,707 | 0 | -1,814,707 |
| Sweden | 168,232 | 776,175 | +607,943 |
| France | 83,747 | 200,407 | +116,660 |
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 | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 133,572,863 |
| Other | 12,239,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,345,832 |
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) | 66,077,045 | 67,495,818 | +1,418,773 |
| Other | 7,158,867 | 5,080,855 | -2,078,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 984,626 | 1,361,206 | +376,580 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 48,711,104 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,900,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,578,670 |
| Felixstowe | 15,800,661 |
| 000 | 12,239,722 |
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 | 25,023,496 | 23,687,608 | -1,335,888 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,960,962 | 13,939,525 | -7,021,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,397,233 | 22,181,437 | +19,784,204 |
| Felixstowe | 10,789,344 | 5,011,317 | -5,778,027 |
| 000 | 7,158,867 | 5,080,855 | -2,078,012 |
| Harwich | 6,514,168 | 2,704,753 | -3,809,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,473 | 767,653 | +582,180 |
| ZLC | 446,523 | 175,102 | -271,421 |
| Portsmouth | 46,098 | 280,331 | +234,233 |
| Purfleet | 228,988 | 81,341 | -147,647 |
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
|
28 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 22 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FARMVILLE LIMITED | 53 |
| MASPO LTD | 53 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 53 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 53 |
| DELIKATESY SMACZEK LIMITED | 51 |
| WABAR LIMITED | 51 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 47 |
| FOODPOL LTD | 45 |
| THE MENU PARTNERS LIMITED | 41 |
| 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 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 12,573,599 |
| Netherlands | 1,968,776 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 287,673 |
| 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 | 6,767,388 | 5,806,211 | -961,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,518,731 | 450,045 | -1,068,686 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 209,455 | 78,218 | -131,237 |
| 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 | 7,693,309 |
| Ireland | 3,551,547 |
| 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 | 3,744,153 | 3,949,156 | +205,003 |
| Ireland | 2,215,167 | 1,336,380 | -878,787 |
| 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 | 11,752,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,973,287 |
| Air transport | 287,673 |
| 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 | 6,349,553 | 5,402,928 | -946,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,088,922 | 884,365 | -1,204,557 |
| Air transport | 209,455 | 78,218 | -131,237 |
| 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 | 11,752,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,047,673 |
| Holyhead | 805,447 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 287,673 |
| 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 | 6,349,553 | 5,402,928 | -946,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,566,591 | 481,082 | -1,085,509 |
| Holyhead | 402,164 | 403,283 | +1,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,455 | 78,218 | -131,237 |
| 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