Import/export HS code 0410: Edible animal products
Food items from animals, like insects or other unique products, not listed elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 162,941 |
| Spain | 104,929 |
| New Zealand | 98,528 |
| Bulgaria | 54,439 |
| Latvia | 46,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 74,661 | 88,280 | +13,619 |
| Spain | 51,886 | 53,043 | +1,157 |
| New Zealand | 41,980 | 56,548 | +14,568 |
| Bulgaria | 12,598 | 41,841 | +29,243 |
| Latvia | 20,946 | 25,753 | +4,807 |
| Germany | 2,033 | 40,077 | +38,044 |
| France | 32,384 | 6,085 | -26,299 |
| Czechia | 15,972 | 4,994 | -10,978 |
| United States | 0 | 18,908 | +18,908 |
| Brazil | 7,902 | 2,005 | -5,897 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 293,829 |
| New Zealand | 98,528 |
| Bulgaria | 54,439 |
| Latvia | 46,699 |
| Poland | 35,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 152,506 | 141,323 | -11,183 |
| New Zealand | 41,980 | 56,548 | +14,568 |
| Bulgaria | 12,598 | 41,841 | +29,243 |
| Latvia | 20,946 | 25,753 | +4,807 |
| Poland | 0 | 35,925 | +35,925 |
| United States | 0 | 18,908 | +18,908 |
| Viet Nam | 11,415 | 2,191 | -9,224 |
| France | 7,474 | 6,085 | -1,389 |
| Brazil | 7,902 | 2,005 | -5,897 |
| Hungary | 0 | 8,805 | +8,805 |
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 | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 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) | 249,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 156,456 |
| Air transport | 155,222 |
| Other | 76,712 |
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) | 110,563 | 138,934 | +28,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,372 | 134,084 | +111,712 |
| Air transport | 81,140 | 74,082 | -7,058 |
| Other | 62,169 | 14,543 | -47,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,302 |
| Dover | 79,762 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,571 |
| 000 | 76,712 |
| 499 | 65,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,151 | 59,151 | +26,000 |
| Dover | 21,354 | 58,408 | +37,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,393 | 38,178 | -2,215 |
| 000 | 62,169 | 14,543 | -47,626 |
| 499 | 0 | 65,725 | +65,725 |
| Thamesport | 11,795 | 36,504 | +24,709 |
| London | 24,226 | 15,947 | -8,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,070 | 35,925 | +33,855 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,747 | 0 | -30,747 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,662 | 1,024 | -18,638 |
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
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COMVITA UK LIMITED | 34 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 21 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 20 |
| DELITALIA LIMITED | 19 |
| RAW FARM LIMITED | 16 |
| BINDI(G.B.)LIMITED | 12 |
| TAHI UK LTD | 11 |
| HILLTOP FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 11 |
| FOOD4U (UK) LTD | 7 |
| LANZA FOODS LTD | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 227,942 |
| Singapore | 187,613 |
| Qatar | 184,512 |
| Viet Nam | 37,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 105,002 | 122,940 | +17,938 |
| Singapore | 84,467 | 103,146 | +18,679 |
| Qatar | 98,364 | 86,148 | -12,216 |
| Viet Nam | 22,100 | 15,107 | -6,993 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,060 | 0 | -18,060 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 3,696 | +3,696 |
| Canada | 1,506 | 0 | -1,506 |
| Czechia | 1,395 | 0 | -1,395 |
| New Zealand | 1,324 | 0 | -1,324 |
| Netherlands | 958 | 0 | -958 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 505,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 241,457 | 263,544 | +22,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,719 | 67,493 | -24,226 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 487,478 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,413 |
| Felixstowe | 28,799 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,017 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 223,934 | 263,544 | +39,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,719 | 38,694 | -53,025 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 28,799 | +28,799 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,017 | 0 | -16,017 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,506 | 0 | -1,506 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 0410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Food items from animals, like insects or other unique products, not listed elsewhere