Import/export HS code 0511: Animal products not listed elsewhere
Dead animals from Chapter 1 or 3, not safe for human consumption, and other unspecified animal products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 41,454,618 |
| United States | 38,095,734 |
| Ireland | 30,203,941 |
| China | 22,264,327 |
| Canada | 9,174,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 20,940,229 | 20,514,389 | -425,840 |
| United States | 19,493,973 | 18,601,761 | -892,212 |
| Ireland | 14,570,371 | 15,633,570 | +1,063,199 |
| China | 12,479,621 | 9,784,706 | -2,694,915 |
| Canada | 4,789,410 | 4,384,720 | -404,690 |
| Germany | 4,837,428 | 3,753,196 | -1,084,232 |
| France | 2,502,756 | 2,753,558 | +250,802 |
| Australia | 1,670,042 | 1,529,763 | -140,279 |
| Spain | 1,363,508 | 1,649,401 | +285,893 |
| Denmark | 1,314,458 | 1,322,777 | +8,319 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 38,879,097 |
| Netherlands | 35,245,240 |
| China | 23,707,191 |
| Ireland | 21,363,159 |
| Canada | 8,731,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 19,828,605 | 19,050,492 | -778,113 |
| Netherlands | 20,277,116 | 14,968,124 | -5,308,992 |
| China | 13,073,039 | 10,634,152 | -2,438,887 |
| Ireland | 9,956,212 | 11,406,947 | +1,450,735 |
| Canada | 4,475,777 | 4,255,766 | -220,011 |
| France | 2,332,491 | 5,134,588 | +2,802,097 |
| Germany | 3,644,353 | 3,463,468 | -180,885 |
| Australia | 1,672,305 | 1,529,763 | -142,542 |
| Spain | 1,404,190 | 1,740,708 | +336,518 |
| Poland | 1,787,137 | 1,313,895 | -473,242 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Norfolk | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
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) | 77,074,403 |
| Air transport | 60,460,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,094,665 |
| Other | 8,972,025 |
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) | 38,211,883 | 38,862,520 | +650,637 |
| Air transport | 31,337,317 | 29,123,336 | -2,213,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,966,391 | 14,128,274 | -1,838,117 |
| Other | 4,781,426 | 4,190,599 | -590,827 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 31,853,793 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,464,359 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,181,785 |
| Dover | 18,820,258 |
| Felixstowe | 17,099,760 |
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 | 15,515,227 | 16,338,566 | +823,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,352,380 | 15,111,979 | -240,401 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,294,712 | 9,887,073 | -1,407,639 |
| Dover | 9,488,537 | 9,331,721 | -156,816 |
| Felixstowe | 9,068,337 | 8,031,423 | -1,036,914 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,649,817 | 4,262,778 | -3,387,039 |
| Holyhead | 2,975,783 | 6,892,577 | +3,916,794 |
| 000 | 4,781,426 | 4,190,599 | -590,827 |
| Glasgow Airport | 3,071,648 | 2,762,396 | -309,252 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,566,620 | 2,287,514 | -279,106 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
37 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
31 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
15 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 30 |
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPICAL MARINE CENTRE LIMITED | 87 |
| GREYLAG HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 86 |
| GENUS PLC | 59 |
| KIEZEBRINK UK LIMITED | 53 |
| PEREGRINE LIVEFOODS LTD | 53 |
| AQUADIP UK LTD | 53 |
| BUITELAAR FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| BELLA & DUKE LIMITED | 50 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 46 |
| MONKFIELD NUTRITION LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 25,058,601 |
| Netherlands | 18,597,364 |
| Germany | 11,436,071 |
| United States | 9,042,737 |
| Denmark | 7,562,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13,379,341 | 11,679,260 | -1,700,081 |
| Netherlands | 8,851,963 | 9,745,401 | +893,438 |
| Germany | 6,007,728 | 5,428,343 | -579,385 |
| United States | 4,074,899 | 4,967,838 | +892,939 |
| Denmark | 3,515,796 | 4,047,096 | +531,300 |
| Ireland | 5,122,617 | 2,288,042 | -2,834,575 |
| Italy | 3,839,460 | 3,307,297 | -532,163 |
| Poland | 1,576,883 | 2,949,708 | +1,372,825 |
| Spain | 2,484,342 | 1,472,994 | -1,011,348 |
| Turkey | 2,459,479 | 495,335 | -1,964,144 |
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 | 9,201,574 |
| Germany | 113,940 |
| Belgium | 60,866 |
| Ireland | 37,834 |
| China | 22,523 |
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 | 6,284,500 | 2,917,074 | -3,367,426 |
| Germany | 59,684 | 54,256 | -5,428 |
| Belgium | 30,987 | 29,879 | -1,108 |
| Ireland | 37,834 | 0 | -37,834 |
| China | 11,871 | 10,652 | -1,219 |
| Thailand | 5,963 | 6,062 | +99 |
| Czechia | 943 | 895 | -48 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,855,857 |
| Air transport | 38,040,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,451,014 |
| Other | 9,491,696 |
| Rail transport | 5,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,382,587 | 29,473,270 | +2,090,683 |
| Air transport | 20,773,964 | 17,266,548 | -3,507,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,856,803 | 6,594,211 | -262,592 |
| Other | 6,451,613 | 3,040,083 | -3,411,530 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,620 | +5,620 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,464,231 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,821,311 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,489,592 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,987,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,508,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,529,273 | 18,934,958 | +3,405,685 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,792,489 | 5,028,822 | -1,763,667 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,615,350 | 5,874,242 | +258,892 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,119,851 | 4,867,309 | -1,252,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,231,828 | 5,276,694 | +44,866 |
| 000 | 6,451,613 | 3,040,083 | -3,411,530 |
| Dover | 3,659,244 | 4,715,523 | +1,056,279 |
| Felixstowe | 4,407,606 | 2,427,639 | -1,979,967 |
| Belfast Port | 1,338,093 | 1,312,640 | -25,453 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,404,748 | 835,105 | -569,643 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 0511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dead animals from Chapter 1 or 3, not safe for human consumption, and other unspecified animal products