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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 162,108,141 |
| Netherlands | 82,256,055 |
| Germany | 40,524,761 |
| Ireland | 17,602,064 |
| Hungary | 17,103,549 |
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 | 64,902,805 | 97,205,336 | +32,302,531 |
| Netherlands | 35,356,683 | 46,899,372 | +11,542,689 |
| Germany | 28,319,522 | 12,205,239 | -16,114,283 |
| Ireland | 7,369,224 | 10,232,840 | +2,863,616 |
| Hungary | 6,199,098 | 10,904,451 | +4,705,353 |
| Greece | 6,086,928 | 6,833,320 | +746,392 |
| Brazil | 4,331,224 | 4,544,250 | +213,026 |
| France | 3,516,928 | 4,603,315 | +1,086,387 |
| Romania | 1,138,413 | 2,141,531 | +1,003,118 |
| Lithuania | 237,465 | 529,780 | +292,315 |
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 | 161,598,387 |
| Netherlands | 80,294,411 |
| Germany | 39,519,461 |
| Hungary | 17,253,300 |
| Greece | 13,484,529 |
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 | 64,329,107 | 97,269,280 | +32,940,173 |
| Netherlands | 34,051,825 | 46,242,586 | +12,190,761 |
| Germany | 27,751,429 | 11,768,032 | -15,983,397 |
| Hungary | 6,406,011 | 10,847,289 | +4,441,278 |
| Greece | 6,394,047 | 7,090,482 | +696,435 |
| Brazil | 4,331,224 | 4,544,250 | +213,026 |
| France | 3,413,737 | 4,498,877 | +1,085,140 |
| Ireland | 2,420,194 | 3,855,098 | +1,434,904 |
| Romania | 1,180,253 | 2,167,284 | +987,031 |
| Lithuania | 237,465 | 529,780 | +292,315 |
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 | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 8 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 296,433,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,093,962 |
| Other | 14,193,334 |
| 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) | 131,857,508 | 164,575,708 | +32,718,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,057,381 | 25,036,581 | +5,979,200 |
| Other | 6,945,806 | 7,247,528 | +301,722 |
| 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 | 132,460,839 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,896,101 |
| Harwich | 36,775,753 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,559,444 |
| Killingholme | 23,450,112 |
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 | 52,941,533 | 79,519,306 | +26,577,773 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,306,787 | 23,589,314 | +6,282,527 |
| Harwich | 13,398,818 | 23,376,935 | +9,978,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,619,555 | 27,939,889 | +19,320,334 |
| Killingholme | 22,597,490 | 852,622 | -21,744,868 |
| Felixstowe | 11,159,355 | 11,616,297 | +456,942 |
| 000 | 6,945,806 | 7,247,528 | +301,722 |
| Hull | 7,373,112 | 4,793,983 | -2,579,129 |
| London | 5,807,508 | 5,557,341 | -250,167 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,378,540 | 3,016,553 | -1,361,987 |
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 | 78 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-12 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 56 |
| PENASUL UK LIMITED | 54 |
| MORLINY FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 52 |
| ICELAND FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
| BEST FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
| JAN ZANDBERGEN UK LTD | 50 |
| HELLENIC SUPPLIES LTD | 49 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 46 |
| OSPREY FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 10,144,852 |
| Italy | 541,551 |
| Spain | 486,333 |
| Netherlands | 422,879 |
| Poland | 345,944 |
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 | 3,840,162 | 6,304,690 | +2,464,528 |
| Italy | 269,101 | 272,450 | +3,349 |
| Spain | 93,845 | 392,488 | +298,643 |
| Netherlands | 311,250 | 111,629 | -199,621 |
| Poland | 115,104 | 230,840 | +115,736 |
| Germany | 54,075 | 185,921 | +131,846 |
| Norway | 203,128 | 0 | -203,128 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 86,515 | 100,339 | +13,824 |
| Hungary | 51,094 | 70,448 | +19,354 |
| Portugal | 50,045 | 51,115 | +1,070 |
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 | 8,654,720 |
| Ireland | 233,947 |
| Germany | 160,935 |
| Netherlands | 89,796 |
| Poland | 29,465 |
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 | 3,385,474 | 5,269,246 | +1,883,772 |
| Ireland | 119,496 | 114,451 | -5,045 |
| Germany | 82,349 | 78,586 | -3,763 |
| Netherlands | 52,586 | 37,210 | -15,376 |
| Poland | 18,028 | 11,437 | -6,591 |
| Hungary | 20,964 | 1,177 | -19,787 |
| Bulgaria | 50 | 0 | -50 |
| Brazil | 0 | 40 | +40 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 9,377,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,371,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 429,624 |
| 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 | 3,748,791 | 5,628,685 | +1,879,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,285,059 | 2,086,800 | +801,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,638 | 207,986 | -13,652 |
| Air transport | 4,356 | 0 | -4,356 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,377,476 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,905,208 |
| Holyhead | 743,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 270,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,766 |
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 | 3,748,791 | 5,628,685 | +1,879,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 606,258 | 1,298,950 | +692,692 |
| Holyhead | 178,982 | 564,515 | +385,533 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,528 | 65,706 | -138,822 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,664 | 116,102 | +62,438 |
| Southampton | 127,230 | 33,140 | -94,090 |
| Harwich | 130,548 | 0 | -130,548 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,766 | 95,016 | +65,250 |
| Dover | 115,104 | 3,166 | -111,938 |
| Felixstowe | 28,022 | 73,413 | +45,391 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16023211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw chicken meat preserved or prepared for cooking