Import/export HS code 16023219: Various chicken meat products
Cooked or processed chicken meat, ready to eat or store
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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 | 1,225,344,127 |
| China | 257,229,472 |
| Brazil | 218,497,419 |
| Poland | 201,819,895 |
| Ireland | 141,929,655 |
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 | 635,189,569 | 590,154,558 | -45,035,011 |
| China | 113,622,788 | 143,606,684 | +29,983,896 |
| Brazil | 111,388,596 | 107,108,823 | -4,279,773 |
| Poland | 107,902,907 | 93,916,988 | -13,985,919 |
| Ireland | 67,646,116 | 74,283,539 | +6,637,423 |
| Germany | 54,053,184 | 45,375,254 | -8,677,930 |
| Netherlands | 34,290,963 | 27,109,850 | -7,181,113 |
| France | 19,607,535 | 20,844,637 | +1,237,102 |
| Hungary | 13,443,871 | 12,002,684 | -1,441,187 |
| Spain | 10,974,210 | 11,541,466 | +567,256 |
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 | 1,236,356,945 |
| China | 253,962,673 |
| Brazil | 221,314,609 |
| Poland | 220,297,539 |
| Ireland | 88,118,133 |
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 | 640,702,767 | 595,654,178 | -45,048,589 |
| China | 112,567,174 | 141,395,499 | +28,828,325 |
| Brazil | 114,073,449 | 107,241,160 | -6,832,289 |
| Poland | 117,439,044 | 102,858,495 | -14,580,549 |
| Ireland | 40,451,527 | 47,666,606 | +7,215,079 |
| Germany | 42,690,222 | 36,565,153 | -6,125,069 |
| Netherlands | 18,810,131 | 18,821,218 | +11,087 |
| France | 15,828,734 | 12,736,788 | -3,091,946 |
| Hungary | 14,016,688 | 12,440,329 | -1,576,359 |
| Spain | 11,180,799 | 11,578,972 | +398,173 |
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 | 34 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 17 |
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 | 25 | 28 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 8 | +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) | 1,569,029,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 547,065,259 |
| Other | 239,770,811 |
| Road transport | 7,584,550 |
| Air transport | 845,569 |
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) | 738,522,538 | 830,507,085 | +91,984,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,345,726 | 269,719,533 | -7,626,193 |
| Other | 186,228,737 | 53,542,074 | -132,686,663 |
| Road transport | 5,876 | 7,578,674 | +7,572,798 |
| Air transport | 638,396 | 207,173 | -431,223 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 916,203,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 299,792,220 |
| 000 | 239,770,811 |
| Dover | 234,246,936 |
| Southampton | 185,309,720 |
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 | 481,644,832 | 434,558,903 | -47,085,929 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,303,939 | 170,488,281 | +41,184,342 |
| 000 | 186,228,737 | 53,542,074 | -132,686,663 |
| Dover | 117,822,400 | 116,424,536 | -1,397,864 |
| Southampton | 105,145,161 | 80,164,559 | -24,980,602 |
| 499 | 537,451 | 136,712,709 | +136,175,258 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,096,354 | 62,407,491 | -6,688,863 |
| Holyhead | 30,121,405 | 36,358,043 | +6,236,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,533,649 | 12,144,547 | -5,389,102 |
| Harwich | 14,721,588 | 14,759,119 | +37,531 |
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
|
164 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
47 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
42 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
34 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 123 |
| 2026-04 | 115 |
| 2026-03 | 114 |
| 2026-02 | 117 |
| 2026-01 | 112 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VESTEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 109 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 101 |
| OAKFIELD (FOODS) LIMITED | 99 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 96 |
| LAKESIDE FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 95 |
| CP FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 94 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 87 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 83 |
| OSEM U.K. LIMITED | 78 |
| IMPORTO LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 118 |
| 54m+ | 72 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 90,033,642 |
| France | 3,707,832 |
| Spain | 1,889,424 |
| Portugal | 1,072,482 |
| Netherlands | 836,239 |
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 | 40,961,182 | 49,072,460 | +8,111,278 |
| France | 716,297 | 2,991,535 | +2,275,238 |
| Spain | 956,726 | 932,698 | -24,028 |
| Portugal | 28,050 | 1,044,432 | +1,016,382 |
| Netherlands | 309,059 | 527,180 | +218,121 |
| Iceland | 521,321 | 221,510 | -299,811 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 472,148 | 222,385 | -249,763 |
| Belgium | 134,707 | 475,573 | +340,866 |
| Italy | 203,431 | 158,139 | -45,292 |
| United Arab Emirates | 179,101 | 131,393 | -47,708 |
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 | 45,723,892 |
| Brazil | 15,490,903 |
| China | 5,386,875 |
| XL | 4,945,043 |
| Thailand | 2,021,384 |
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 | 21,415,894 | 24,307,998 | +2,892,104 |
| Brazil | 9,310,300 | 6,180,603 | -3,129,697 |
| China | 2,630,789 | 2,756,086 | +125,297 |
| XL | 2,765,091 | 2,179,952 | -585,139 |
| Thailand | 184,284 | 1,837,100 | +1,652,816 |
| Belgium | 145,407 | 1,711,037 | +1,565,630 |
| Ireland | 629,689 | 664,250 | +34,561 |
| Poland | 277,649 | 509,775 | +232,126 |
| Germany | 91,342 | 281,352 | +190,010 |
| Netherlands | 78,456 | 38,589 | -39,867 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 79,069,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,075,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,347,821 |
| Air transport | 272,582 |
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 | 38,092,307 | 40,977,099 | +2,884,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,706,926 | 14,368,476 | +8,661,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,184,297 | 1,163,524 | -20,773 |
| Air transport | 209,794 | 62,788 | -147,006 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 79,069,406 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,271,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,564,956 |
| Holyhead | 734,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 690,101 |
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 | 38,092,307 | 40,977,099 | +2,884,792 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,002,120 | 11,269,522 | +7,267,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 843,893 | 2,721,063 | +1,877,170 |
| Holyhead | 475,985 | 258,386 | -217,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 358,926 | 331,175 | -27,751 |
| Southampton | 403,878 | 254,459 | -149,419 |
| Belfast Port | 333,745 | 163,770 | -169,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,647 | 357,861 | +297,214 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,794 | 62,788 | -147,006 |
| Middlesbrough | 178,244 | 31,444 | -146,800 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16023219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cooked or processed chicken meat, ready to eat or store