Import/export HS code 16023211: Uncooked chicken meat
Raw chicken meat preserved or prepared for cooking
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 126,558,974 |
| Netherlands | 69,642,697 |
| Germany | 39,264,661 |
| Hungary | 14,172,556 |
| Ireland | 13,536,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 64,939,718 | 61,619,256 | -3,320,462 |
| Netherlands | 34,635,556 | 35,007,141 | +371,585 |
| Germany | 29,074,127 | 10,190,534 | -18,883,593 |
| Hungary | 6,500,426 | 7,672,130 | +1,171,704 |
| Ireland | 7,284,523 | 6,251,628 | -1,032,895 |
| Greece | 6,107,312 | 4,967,342 | -1,139,970 |
| Brazil | 4,284,296 | 3,824,124 | -460,172 |
| France | 3,487,945 | 3,792,959 | +305,014 |
| Romania | 1,109,548 | 1,516,889 | +407,341 |
| Lithuania | 198,529 | 302,268 | +103,739 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 125,939,623 |
| Netherlands | 67,903,006 |
| Germany | 38,156,737 |
| Hungary | 14,385,506 |
| Greece | 11,583,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 64,375,128 | 61,564,495 | -2,810,633 |
| Netherlands | 33,311,601 | 34,591,405 | +1,279,804 |
| Germany | 28,395,536 | 9,761,201 | -18,634,335 |
| Hungary | 6,707,339 | 7,678,167 | +970,828 |
| Greece | 6,458,106 | 5,125,484 | -1,332,622 |
| Brazil | 4,284,296 | 3,824,124 | -460,172 |
| France | 3,389,359 | 3,683,916 | +294,557 |
| Ireland | 2,335,998 | 2,951,762 | +615,764 |
| Romania | 1,129,081 | 1,539,196 | +410,115 |
| Lithuania | 198,529 | 302,268 | +103,739 |
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 | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 243,896,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,721,401 |
| Other | 11,049,864 |
| Air transport | 21,963 |
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) | 131,933,396 | 111,963,546 | -19,969,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,111,995 | 19,609,406 | +497,411 |
| Other | 6,952,713 | 4,097,151 | -2,855,562 |
| Air transport | 21,963 | 0 | -21,963 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 104,560,834 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,801,971 |
| Harwich | 28,820,867 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,461,943 |
| Killingholme | 24,632,696 |
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 | 53,844,583 | 50,716,251 | -3,128,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,618,383 | 14,183,588 | -3,434,795 |
| Harwich | 12,687,090 | 16,133,777 | +3,446,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,651,637 | 19,810,306 | +11,158,669 |
| Killingholme | 22,697,952 | 1,934,744 | -20,763,208 |
| Felixstowe | 10,568,295 | 9,290,956 | -1,277,339 |
| Hull | 7,303,084 | 4,596,770 | -2,706,314 |
| 000 | 6,952,713 | 4,097,151 | -2,855,562 |
| London | 6,144,218 | 4,548,618 | -1,595,600 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,374,966 | 2,296,427 | -2,078,539 |
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 | 72 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 52 |
| PENASUL UK LIMITED | 50 |
| MORLINY FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| BEST FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| ICELAND FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| JAN ZANDBERGEN UK LTD | 46 |
| HELLENIC SUPPLIES LTD | 45 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 42 |
| OSPREY FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 7,843,175 |
| Italy | 541,551 |
| Spain | 465,530 |
| Netherlands | 351,295 |
| Poland | 240,398 |
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 | 3,864,812 | 3,978,363 | +113,551 |
| Italy | 194,136 | 347,415 | +153,279 |
| Spain | 91,013 | 374,517 | +283,504 |
| Netherlands | 204,735 | 146,560 | -58,175 |
| Poland | 115,104 | 125,294 | +10,190 |
| Norway | 203,128 | 0 | -203,128 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 91,884 | 91,208 | -676 |
| Germany | 54,075 | 123,329 | +69,254 |
| Hungary | 51,094 | 70,448 | +19,354 |
| Portugal | 49,630 | 50,531 | +901 |
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 | 6,649,311 |
| Ireland | 207,767 |
| Germany | 139,545 |
| Netherlands | 82,524 |
| Poland | 32,242 |
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 | 3,435,486 | 3,213,825 | -221,661 |
| Ireland | 121,906 | 85,861 | -36,045 |
| Germany | 80,606 | 58,939 | -21,667 |
| Netherlands | 51,741 | 30,783 | -20,958 |
| Poland | 24,276 | 7,966 | -16,310 |
| Hungary | 20,796 | 374 | -20,422 |
| Bulgaria | 50 | 0 | -50 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 7,230,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,943,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,277 |
| Air transport | 4,356 |
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 | 3,789,574 | 3,440,929 | -348,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,080,745 | 1,863,127 | +782,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,051 | 169,226 | -53,825 |
| Air transport | 1,212 | 3,144 | +1,932 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,230,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,684,250 |
| Holyhead | 680,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 205,909 |
| Southampton | 158,524 |
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 | 3,789,574 | 3,440,929 | -348,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 419,498 | 1,264,752 | +845,254 |
| Holyhead | 160,781 | 519,298 | +358,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,528 | 1,381 | -203,147 |
| Southampton | 142,529 | 15,995 | -126,534 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,678 | 110,936 | +64,258 |
| Harwich | 130,548 | 0 | -130,548 |
| Dover | 117,323 | 3,166 | -114,157 |
| Felixstowe | 21,122 | 61,325 | +40,203 |
| London | 4,342 | 41,302 | +36,960 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16023211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw chicken meat preserved or prepared for cooking