Import/export HS code 160232: Chicken meat products
Prepared or preserved chicken meat, such as canned or cooked chicken
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,354,829,429 |
| Poland | 549,542,914 |
| China | 267,032,669 |
| Brazil | 264,262,352 |
| Germany | 240,623,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 675,867,395 | 678,962,034 | +3,094,639 |
| Poland | 266,401,209 | 283,141,705 | +16,740,496 |
| China | 115,842,803 | 151,189,866 | +35,347,063 |
| Brazil | 127,182,699 | 137,079,653 | +9,896,954 |
| Germany | 125,093,377 | 115,530,324 | -9,563,053 |
| Ireland | 106,460,898 | 133,454,600 | +26,993,702 |
| Netherlands | 84,517,262 | 90,472,781 | +5,955,519 |
| France | 36,588,596 | 35,056,261 | -1,532,335 |
| Hungary | 24,241,136 | 31,796,585 | +7,555,449 |
| Spain | 13,290,780 | 16,049,338 | +2,758,558 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,367,140,251 |
| Poland | 583,847,624 |
| Brazil | 267,131,827 |
| China | 263,820,695 |
| Germany | 202,313,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 682,261,349 | 684,878,902 | +2,617,553 |
| Poland | 278,540,383 | 305,307,241 | +26,766,858 |
| Brazil | 129,186,844 | 137,944,983 | +8,758,139 |
| China | 114,694,410 | 149,126,285 | +34,431,875 |
| Germany | 111,275,118 | 91,038,668 | -20,236,450 |
| Netherlands | 63,296,303 | 79,820,147 | +16,523,844 |
| Ireland | 59,318,194 | 81,015,767 | +21,697,573 |
| Hungary | 25,474,924 | 32,210,511 | +6,735,587 |
| France | 30,847,763 | 25,857,842 | -4,989,921 |
| Spain | 13,425,524 | 16,407,527 | +2,982,003 |
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 | 44 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 27 |
| Inner London - East | 25 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 |
| Inner London - West | 23 |
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 | 37 | 33 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 23 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 12 | +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) | 1,795,051,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,230,362,701 |
| Other | 335,702,960 |
| Road transport | 6,302,519 |
| Air transport | 1,455,857 |
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) | 821,264,140 | 973,787,123 | +152,522,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 590,109,209 | 640,253,492 | +50,144,283 |
| Other | 222,315,835 | 113,387,125 | -108,928,710 |
| Road transport | 5,876 | 6,296,643 | +6,290,767 |
| Air transport | 1,197,045 | 258,812 | -938,233 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,011,386,815 |
| Dover | 608,130,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 340,713,472 |
| 000 | 335,702,960 |
| Eurotunnel | 223,576,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 514,345,959 | 497,040,856 | -17,305,103 |
| Dover | 289,592,892 | 318,537,883 | +28,944,991 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,210,285 | 188,503,187 | +36,292,902 |
| 000 | 222,315,835 | 113,387,125 | -108,928,710 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,502,756 | 113,074,148 | +2,571,392 |
| Southampton | 113,675,862 | 105,111,441 | -8,564,421 |
| 499 | 523,012 | 139,702,401 | +139,179,389 |
| Harwich | 31,727,401 | 43,060,738 | +11,333,337 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,700,972 | 50,222,379 | +26,521,407 |
| Holyhead | 29,762,610 | 41,222,808 | +11,460,198 |
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 | 229 |
| Manufacture of food products | 64 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 55 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 46 |
| Other personal service activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 162 |
| 2026-03 | 164 |
| 2026-02 | 173 |
| 2026-01 | 155 |
| 2025-12 | 161 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VESTEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 112 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 105 |
| OAKFIELD (FOODS) LIMITED | 101 |
| CP FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 99 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 95 |
| LAKESIDE FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 94 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 90 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 87 |
| IMPORTO LIMITED | 85 |
| TYSON FOODS PRODUCT SOLUTIONS LTD | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 165 |
| 54m+ | 90 |
| 0-1m | 64 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| Other | 28 |
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 | 135,851,933 |
| France | 10,765,067 |
| Germany | 8,173,784 |
| Italy | 6,948,653 |
| Poland | 6,916,088 |
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 | 62,294,734 | 73,557,199 | +11,262,465 |
| France | 5,778,004 | 4,987,063 | -790,941 |
| Germany | 2,975,527 | 5,198,257 | +2,222,730 |
| Italy | 2,449,800 | 4,498,853 | +2,049,053 |
| Poland | 6,132,795 | 783,293 | -5,349,502 |
| Portugal | 1,787,984 | 2,404,830 | +616,846 |
| Spain | 1,857,638 | 2,176,403 | +318,765 |
| Netherlands | 1,353,985 | 626,697 | -727,288 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 937,546 | 631,769 | -305,777 |
| Belgium | 388,154 | 858,096 | +469,942 |
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 | 63,440,137 |
| Brazil | 16,961,942 |
| China | 5,670,992 |
| XL | 5,101,305 |
| Belgium | 1,826,008 |
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 | 27,384,729 | 36,055,408 | +8,670,679 |
| Brazil | 9,928,006 | 7,033,936 | -2,894,070 |
| China | 2,647,836 | 3,023,156 | +375,320 |
| XL | 2,817,901 | 2,283,404 | -534,497 |
| Belgium | 256 | 1,825,752 | +1,825,496 |
| Thailand | 183,626 | 1,533,774 | +1,350,148 |
| Ireland | 774,681 | 941,061 | +166,380 |
| Poland | 354,207 | 725,246 | +371,039 |
| Germany | 176,241 | 442,838 | +266,597 |
| Netherlands | 150,096 | 75,815 | -74,281 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 104,605,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,305,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,792,974 |
| Air transport | 384,393 |
| Road transport | 72,432 |
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 | 47,713,025 | 56,892,017 | +9,178,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,970,418 | 40,335,074 | +2,364,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,213,896 | 2,579,078 | +365,182 |
| Air transport | 320,052 | 64,341 | -255,711 |
| Road transport | 72,432 | 0 | -72,432 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 104,605,042 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,667,063 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,242,687 |
| Holyhead | 10,700,882 |
| Harwich | 5,658,139 |
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 | 47,713,025 | 56,892,017 | +9,178,992 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,688,045 | 17,979,018 | +2,290,973 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,152,347 | 16,090,340 | +5,937,993 |
| Holyhead | 5,838,885 | 4,861,997 | -976,888 |
| Harwich | 5,290,924 | 367,215 | -4,923,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 454,312 | 960,961 | +506,649 |
| Southampton | 905,614 | 413,199 | -492,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 309,342 | 519,219 | +209,877 |
| London | 31,108 | 698,054 | +666,946 |
| Felixstowe | 241,030 | 421,599 | +180,569 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160232
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Prepared or preserved chicken meat, such as canned or cooked chicken