Import/export HS code 0506: Bones and horn-cores, cleaned or treated
Unworked bones and horn-cores, cleaned, defatted, or treated with acid. Also includes bone powder and waste
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 26,925,244 |
| Ireland | 1,525,106 |
| Germany | 66,163 |
| Netherlands | 63,683 |
| France | 29,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 23,298,004 | 3,627,240 | -19,670,764 |
| Ireland | 1,004,023 | 521,083 | -482,940 |
| Germany | 64,879 | 1,284 | -63,595 |
| Netherlands | 26,041 | 37,642 | +11,601 |
| France | 29,776 | 0 | -29,776 |
| New Zealand | 11,145 | 14,517 | +3,372 |
| China | 23,982 | 0 | -23,982 |
| Sweden | 0 | 19,453 | +19,453 |
| Poland | 13,368 | 0 | -13,368 |
| Spain | 9,941 | 0 | -9,941 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 26,916,971 |
| Ireland | 1,339,685 |
| New Zealand | 87,912 |
| Netherlands | 36,844 |
| France | 28,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 23,290,630 | 3,626,341 | -19,664,289 |
| Ireland | 884,544 | 455,141 | -429,403 |
| New Zealand | 35,753 | 52,159 | +16,406 |
| Netherlands | 36,844 | 0 | -36,844 |
| France | 28,776 | 0 | -28,776 |
| United Kingdom | 23,982 | 0 | -23,982 |
| Sweden | 0 | 19,453 | +19,453 |
| Spain | 18,525 | 0 | -18,525 |
| Turkey | 15,432 | 0 | -15,432 |
| Italy | 939 | 9,594 | +8,655 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 27,405,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,106,641 |
| Other | 185,427 |
| Air transport | 24,400 |
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) | 23,706,521 | 3,699,294 | -20,007,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 655,158 | 451,483 | -203,675 |
| Other | 119,485 | 65,942 | -53,543 |
| Air transport | 3,019 | 21,381 | +18,362 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 25,515,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,296,228 |
| Dover | 1,104,555 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,903 |
| 000 | 185,427 |
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 | 21,929,194 | 3,586,727 | -18,342,467 |
| Liverpool Docks | 852,184 | 444,044 | -408,140 |
| Dover | 1,104,555 | 0 | -1,104,555 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 314,130 | 50,773 | -263,357 |
| 000 | 119,485 | 65,942 | -53,543 |
| Felixstowe | 65,192 | 13,093 | -52,099 |
| Harwich | 23,006 | 37,886 | +14,880 |
| Purfleet | 20,422 | 899 | -19,523 |
| Fishguard | 21,183 | 0 | -21,183 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 19,453 | +19,453 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTVLEES (G.B.) LIMITED | 37 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 23 |
| GREEN LABEL FOODS LTD. | 16 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 14 |
| NORE VALLEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| DL FOODS LTD | 10 |
| QUAY MEATS LIMITED | 9 |
| ANIFORTE UK LTD | 7 |
| TRIXIE UK PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 3,944,196 |
| Netherlands | 337,688 |
| Ghana | 290,801 |
| Germany | 220,773 |
| Taiwan | 136,849 |
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 | 2,308,615 | 1,635,581 | -673,034 |
| Netherlands | 210,828 | 126,860 | -83,968 |
| Ghana | 146,868 | 143,933 | -2,935 |
| Germany | 112,265 | 108,508 | -3,757 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 136,849 | +136,849 |
| Denmark | 1,124 | 71,208 | +70,084 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 32,261 | +32,261 |
| Israel | 12,071 | 15,136 | +3,065 |
| United States | 3,989 | 3,066 | -923 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,691 | +4,691 |
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 | 2,476,339 |
| Poland | 127,392 |
| Ireland | 74,572 |
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 | 1,534,304 | 942,035 | -592,269 |
| Poland | 72,682 | 54,710 | -17,972 |
| Ireland | 45,970 | 28,602 | -17,368 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,678,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,902,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 487,118 |
| Air transport | 10,248 |
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 | 1,652,956 | 1,025,347 | -627,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 978,876 | 923,771 | -55,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,939 | 328,179 | +169,240 |
| Air transport | 4,989 | 5,259 | +270 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,678,303 |
| Holyhead | 1,416,351 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 342,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 292,551 |
| Felixstowe | 110,268 |
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 | 1,652,956 | 1,025,347 | -627,609 |
| Holyhead | 646,048 | 770,303 | +124,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 210,749 | 131,624 | -79,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 133,482 | 159,069 | +25,587 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 110,268 | +110,268 |
| Milford | 47,511 | 0 | -47,511 |
| Heysham | 43,797 | 0 | -43,797 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 32,261 | +32,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,948 | 20,644 | +11,696 |
| Southampton | 0 | 26,581 | +26,581 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 0506
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unworked bones and horn-cores, cleaned, defatted, or treated with acid. Also includes bone powder and waste