Import/export HS code 160231: Turkey meat products
Processed or preserved turkey meat, such as canned or cooked turkey
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 35,114,092 |
| Poland | 23,012,116 |
| Belgium | 20,721,392 |
| Hungary | 12,747,773 |
| France | 5,950,693 |
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 | 16,719,333 | 18,394,759 | +1,675,426 |
| Poland | 10,573,854 | 12,438,262 | +1,864,408 |
| Belgium | 9,759,018 | 10,962,374 | +1,203,356 |
| Hungary | 6,137,270 | 6,610,503 | +473,233 |
| France | 2,086,811 | 3,863,882 | +1,777,071 |
| Germany | 1,740,066 | 2,104,238 | +364,172 |
| Brazil | 1,167,289 | 2,116,120 | +948,831 |
| Netherlands | 1,614,635 | 1,124,671 | -489,964 |
| Italy | 218,007 | 598,790 | +380,783 |
| Ukraine | 277,200 | 350,255 | +73,055 |
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 | 28,878,884 |
| Belgium | 23,852,776 |
| Poland | 23,139,272 |
| Hungary | 12,492,697 |
| Germany | 3,575,948 |
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 | 13,865,174 | 15,013,710 | +1,148,536 |
| Belgium | 10,926,330 | 12,926,446 | +2,000,116 |
| Poland | 10,890,161 | 12,249,111 | +1,358,950 |
| Hungary | 5,882,194 | 6,610,503 | +728,309 |
| Germany | 1,612,221 | 1,963,727 | +351,506 |
| Brazil | 1,167,289 | 2,116,120 | +948,831 |
| Netherlands | 1,493,069 | 1,332,627 | -160,442 |
| France | 900,119 | 1,477,494 | +577,375 |
| Ukraine | 324,577 | 500,647 | +176,070 |
| Italy | 220,527 | 494,367 | +273,840 |
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 | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
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 | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 98,847,787 |
| Other | 7,916,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,101,881 |
| Air transport | 6,401 |
| Rail transport | 4,648 |
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) | 46,405,269 | 52,442,518 | +6,037,249 |
| Other | 3,074,237 | 4,842,748 | +1,768,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,798,179 | 2,303,702 | +505,523 |
| Air transport | 5,102 | 1,299 | -3,803 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 4,648 | +4,648 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 40,286,290 |
| Holyhead | 24,121,005 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,629,140 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,936,092 |
| 000 | 7,916,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 17,523,720 | 22,762,570 | +5,238,850 |
| Holyhead | 12,126,128 | 11,994,877 | -131,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,193,442 | 8,435,698 | -757,744 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,793,843 | 5,142,249 | +1,348,406 |
| 000 | 3,074,237 | 4,842,748 | +1,768,511 |
| Liverpool Docks | 789,175 | 2,510,832 | +1,721,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,285,639 | 1,052,063 | -233,576 |
| Portsmouth | 567,183 | 938,014 | +370,831 |
| Felixstowe | 736,585 | 588,967 | -147,618 |
| Ayr Harbour | 293,835 | 495,132 | +201,297 |
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 | 98 |
| Manufacture of food products | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 47 |
| 2026-02 | 50 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MIDLAND CHILLED FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| JAMES BURDEN LIMITED | 52 |
| DAWN FARM FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 52 |
| ITALICATESSEN UK LIMITED | 52 |
| MASPO LTD | 52 |
| MINSTER FINE FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| ASKO FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 52 |
| STONEHOUSE FOODS LTD | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 7,827,142 |
| Poland | 303,929 |
| Hungary | 195,825 |
| Spain | 140,711 |
| France | 92,101 |
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 | 3,770,457 | 4,056,685 | +286,228 |
| Poland | 240,946 | 62,983 | -177,963 |
| Hungary | 0 | 195,825 | +195,825 |
| Spain | 64,968 | 75,743 | +10,775 |
| France | 0 | 92,101 | +92,101 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,518 | 36,186 | +5,668 |
| Bahrain | 31,560 | 18,374 | -13,186 |
| Gibraltar | 28,835 | 7,940 | -20,895 |
| Cyprus | 8,274 | 14,535 | +6,261 |
| Singapore | 9,222 | 4,424 | -4,798 |
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 | 1,855,098 |
| Germany | 1,172,305 |
| Chile | 1,138,774 |
| Poland | 875,420 |
| Nicaragua | 803,440 |
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 | 917,684 | 937,414 | +19,730 |
| Germany | 621,740 | 550,565 | -71,175 |
| Chile | 1,138,774 | 0 | -1,138,774 |
| Poland | 34,434 | 840,986 | +806,552 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 803,440 | +803,440 |
| Denmark | 605,655 | 0 | -605,655 |
| Hungary | 67,705 | 69,225 | +1,520 |
| China | 12,907 | 60,423 | +47,516 |
| Ireland | 23,603 | 43,196 | +19,593 |
| Netherlands | 15,410 | 18,805 | +3,395 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 7,089,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,260,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 251,301 |
| Air transport | 244,972 |
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 | 3,616,071 | 3,473,187 | -142,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,276 | 1,024,847 | +789,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,699 | 117,602 | -16,097 |
| Air transport | 243,816 | 1,156 | -242,660 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,089,258 |
| Holyhead | 784,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 244,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,478 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,783 |
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 | 3,616,071 | 3,473,187 | -142,884 |
| Holyhead | 173,662 | 610,806 | +437,144 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,816 | 1,156 | -242,660 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,514 | 224,964 | +217,450 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,710 | 56,073 | +4,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,397 | 66,462 | +28,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 92,358 | +92,358 |
| Dover | 0 | 50,199 | +50,199 |
| Southampton | 40,302 | 1,900 | -38,402 |
| Portsmouth | 27,113 | 14,444 | -12,669 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed or preserved turkey meat, such as canned or cooked turkey