Import/export HS code 050690: Various bones and horn-cores
Includes bones and horn-cores that are cleaned, defatted, or prepared but not cut to shape
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,330,326 |
| Belgium | 166,545 |
| Netherlands | 64,610 |
| Germany | 29,652 |
| New Zealand | 25,662 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 703,575 | 626,751 | -76,824 |
| Belgium | 166,545 | 0 | -166,545 |
| Netherlands | 27,440 | 37,170 | +9,730 |
| Germany | 22,388 | 7,264 | -15,124 |
| New Zealand | 11,145 | 14,517 | +3,372 |
| France | 23,182 | 0 | -23,182 |
| Poland | 13,368 | 1,889 | -11,479 |
| Denmark | 0 | 11,377 | +11,377 |
| Italy | 5 | 8,697 | +8,692 |
| Norway | 7,234 | 0 | -7,234 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,142,797 |
| Belgium | 156,748 |
| New Zealand | 90,272 |
| France | 22,182 |
| Norway | 18,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 608,712 | 534,085 | -74,627 |
| Belgium | 156,748 | 0 | -156,748 |
| New Zealand | 38,585 | 51,687 | +13,102 |
| France | 22,182 | 0 | -22,182 |
| Norway | 7,234 | 11,377 | +4,143 |
| Spain | 14,867 | 0 | -14,867 |
| Germany | 8,876 | 4,483 | -4,393 |
| Netherlands | 10,048 | 2,781 | -7,267 |
| Turkey | 9,835 | 0 | -9,835 |
| Italy | 899 | 8,695 | +7,796 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,126,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 373,724 |
| Other | 187,542 |
| Air transport | 2,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 593,633 | 532,960 | -60,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 291,687 | 82,037 | -209,650 |
| Other | 94,869 | 92,673 | -2,196 |
| Air transport | 976 | 1,842 | +866 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,110,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 209,472 |
| 000 | 187,542 |
| Harwich | 61,819 |
| Felixstowe | 35,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 577,296 | 532,960 | -44,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 193,513 | 15,959 | -177,554 |
| 000 | 94,869 | 92,673 | -2,196 |
| Harwich | 23,225 | 38,594 | +15,369 |
| Felixstowe | 22,674 | 13,093 | -9,581 |
| Dover | 23,107 | 1,889 | -21,218 |
| Holyhead | 12,844 | 1,125 | -11,719 |
| Fishguard | 10,267 | 0 | -10,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,782 | 4,037 | -1,745 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 7,340 | +7,340 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | 4,343,979 |
| Ghana | 556,947 |
| Taiwan | 309,647 |
| Netherlands | 255,612 |
| Germany | 229,964 |
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 | 2,400,748 | 1,943,231 | -457,517 |
| Ghana | 205,494 | 351,453 | +145,959 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 309,647 | +309,647 |
| Netherlands | 170,715 | 84,897 | -85,818 |
| Germany | 117,281 | 112,683 | -4,598 |
| Canada | 0 | 119,184 | +119,184 |
| Denmark | 0 | 87,997 | +87,997 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,261 | 0 | -32,261 |
| Israel | 12,071 | 15,136 | +3,065 |
| Brazil | 0 | 26,269 | +26,269 |
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 | 2,470,177 |
| Poland | 138,767 |
| Ireland | 68,719 |
| Nicaragua | 6,697 |
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 | 1,343,740 | 1,126,437 | -217,303 |
| Poland | 77,130 | 61,637 | -15,493 |
| Ireland | 43,079 | 25,640 | -17,439 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 6,697 | +6,697 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,684,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,273,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,045,246 |
| Air transport | 9,248 |
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 | 1,463,949 | 1,220,411 | -243,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,230,556 | 1,042,563 | -187,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,826 | 795,420 | +545,594 |
| Air transport | 8,264 | 984 | -7,280 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,684,360 |
| Holyhead | 1,864,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 581,301 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,323 |
| Felixstowe | 224,602 |
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 | 1,463,949 | 1,220,411 | -243,538 |
| Holyhead | 951,105 | 913,322 | -37,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,108 | 389,193 | +197,085 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,237 | 85,086 | -90,151 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 224,602 | +224,602 |
| Southampton | 0 | 145,765 | +145,765 |
| Portsmouth | 25,457 | 35,860 | +10,403 |
| Milford | 47,511 | 0 | -47,511 |
| Heysham | 43,797 | 0 | -43,797 |
| Belfast Port | 32,261 | 0 | -32,261 |
Quick facts
HS code: 050690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes bones and horn-cores that are cleaned, defatted, or prepared but not cut to shape