Import/export HS code 040729: Various bird eggs in shell, for hatching
Eggs from birds other than chickens, intended for breeding
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 606,059 |
| Poland | 198,236 |
| Lithuania | 169,281 |
| France | 108,383 |
| Ireland | 7,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 338,464 | 267,595 | -70,869 |
| Poland | 148,084 | 50,152 | -97,932 |
| Lithuania | 60,694 | 108,587 | +47,893 |
| France | 87,262 | 21,121 | -66,141 |
| Ireland | 3,019 | 4,329 | +1,310 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,970 | +3,970 |
| Italy | 2,474 | 0 | -2,474 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 585,281 |
| Poland | 198,236 |
| Latvia | 129,546 |
| France | 94,699 |
| Lithuania | 39,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 324,358 | 260,923 | -63,435 |
| Poland | 148,084 | 50,152 | -97,932 |
| Latvia | 36,875 | 92,671 | +55,796 |
| France | 69,870 | 24,829 | -45,041 |
| Lithuania | 23,819 | 15,916 | -7,903 |
| Italy | 31,104 | 0 | -31,104 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,970 | +3,970 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
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 - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,082,571 |
| Other | 13,180 |
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) | 634,110 | 448,461 | -185,649 |
| Other | 5,887 | 7,293 | +1,406 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 603,424 |
| Dover | 375,341 |
| Portsmouth | 83,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,425 |
| 000 | 13,180 |
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 | 366,544 | 236,880 | -129,664 |
| Dover | 189,412 | 185,929 | -3,483 |
| Portsmouth | 71,856 | 11,555 | -60,301 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,298 | 10,127 | +3,829 |
| 000 | 5,887 | 7,293 | +1,406 |
| Harwich | 0 | 3,970 | +3,970 |
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 | 7 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 34 |
| GALLIANCE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 20 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 19 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 16 |
| REPERTOIRE CULINAIRE LIMITED | 9 |
| J.F. EDWARDS (SMITHFIELD) LIMITED | 6 |
| KNOWL END FARM 143 LTD | 1 |
| NATOORA LTD | 1 |
| BARRADALE EGGS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | 5,636 |
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 | 5,089 | 547 | -4,542 |
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 | 5,535 |
| France | 24 |
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 | 5,032 | 503 | -4,529 |
| France | 0 | 24 | +24 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,636 |
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 | 5,089 | 547 | -4,542 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,636 |
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 | 5,089 | 547 | -4,542 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eggs from birds other than chickens, intended for breeding