Import/export HS code 16023230: Chicken meat with 25-57% poultry
Processed chicken products containing 25-57% poultry meat or offal
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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 | 121,494,418 |
| Germany | 92,774,266 |
| Thailand | 74,750,786 |
| Ireland | 63,790,096 |
| Netherlands | 26,355,897 |
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 | 64,803,744 | 56,690,674 | -8,113,070 |
| Germany | 39,355,971 | 53,418,295 | +14,062,324 |
| Thailand | 34,132,061 | 40,618,725 | +6,486,664 |
| Ireland | 26,304,901 | 37,485,195 | +11,180,294 |
| Netherlands | 12,624,544 | 13,731,353 | +1,106,809 |
| France | 11,176,700 | 9,227,606 | -1,949,094 |
| Denmark | 7,549,174 | 7,582,137 | +32,963 |
| Brazil | 6,747,170 | 7,168,387 | +421,217 |
| Hungary | 5,096,797 | 6,350,635 | +1,253,838 |
| China | 4,222,448 | 3,180,658 | -1,041,790 |
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 | 137,863,588 |
| Thailand | 76,284,844 |
| Germany | 74,197,387 |
| Ireland | 38,737,739 |
| Netherlands | 23,643,162 |
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 | 68,677,008 | 69,186,580 | +509,572 |
| Thailand | 35,204,558 | 41,080,286 | +5,875,728 |
| Germany | 34,290,463 | 39,906,924 | +5,616,461 |
| Ireland | 14,799,706 | 23,938,033 | +9,138,327 |
| Netherlands | 11,097,805 | 12,545,357 | +1,447,552 |
| France | 9,413,440 | 8,194,860 | -1,218,580 |
| Denmark | 7,673,302 | 7,540,962 | -132,340 |
| Brazil | 6,809,092 | 7,168,387 | +359,295 |
| Hungary | 5,043,543 | 6,366,974 | +1,323,431 |
| China | 4,160,750 | 2,722,829 | -1,437,921 |
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 | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -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) | 296,717,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,049,885 |
| Other | 48,656,550 |
| Road transport | 119,645 |
| Air transport | 63,738 |
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) | 142,918,308 | 153,799,150 | +10,880,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,155,729 | 66,894,156 | +14,738,427 |
| Other | 27,047,319 | 21,609,231 | -5,438,088 |
| Road transport | 0 | 119,645 | +119,645 |
| Air transport | 17,584 | 46,154 | +28,570 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 179,945,602 |
| 000 | 48,656,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,777,651 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,012,071 |
| Felixstowe | 32,061,554 |
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 | 91,932,104 | 88,013,498 | -3,918,606 |
| 000 | 27,047,319 | 21,609,231 | -5,438,088 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,635,136 | 19,142,515 | -1,492,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,225,548 | 22,786,523 | +8,560,975 |
| Felixstowe | 15,522,312 | 16,539,242 | +1,016,930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,507,543 | 15,499,533 | +5,991,990 |
| Hull | 9,610,832 | 11,155,715 | +1,544,883 |
| Southampton | 9,652,329 | 10,170,881 | +518,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,309,940 | 9,769,883 | +1,459,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,560,461 | 8,982,540 | +422,079 |
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 | 88 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of food products | 22 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 57 |
| 2026-03 | 57 |
| 2026-02 | 69 |
| 2026-01 | 58 |
| 2025-12 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VESTEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 71 |
| MEADOWVALE FOODS LTD | 70 |
| PENASUL UK LIMITED | 68 |
| TYSON FOODS PRODUCT SOLUTIONS LTD | 65 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 64 |
| CP FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| IMPORTO LIMITED | 63 |
| OAKFIELD (FOODS) LIMITED | 62 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 62 |
| FOOD TRAC LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 50 |
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 28,272,928 |
| Germany | 7,612,753 |
| France | 7,342,357 |
| Poland | 6,373,126 |
| Italy | 5,974,232 |
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 | 14,505,534 | 13,767,394 | -738,140 |
| Germany | 2,701,832 | 4,910,921 | +2,209,089 |
| France | 5,684,118 | 1,658,239 | -4,025,879 |
| Poland | 6,001,670 | 371,456 | -5,630,214 |
| Italy | 1,944,269 | 4,029,963 | +2,085,694 |
| Portugal | 1,684,686 | 1,410,131 | -274,555 |
| Spain | 771,976 | 745,374 | -26,602 |
| Sweden | 9,415 | 1,055,241 | +1,045,826 |
| Netherlands | 613,971 | 62,989 | -550,982 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 299,411 | 307,601 | +8,190 |
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 | 7,596,081 |
| Brazil | 678,493 |
| Poland | 261,241 |
| Germany | 98,868 |
| Ireland | 93,246 |
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 | 2,806,638 | 4,789,443 | +1,982,805 |
| Brazil | 342,207 | 336,286 | -5,921 |
| Poland | 119,419 | 141,822 | +22,403 |
| Germany | 32,507 | 66,361 | +33,854 |
| Ireland | 16,868 | 76,378 | +59,510 |
| Thailand | 10,687 | 11,539 | +852 |
| China | 0 | 3,940 | +3,940 |
| Netherlands | 1,776 | 833 | -943 |
| France | 1,459 | 964 | -495 |
| Bulgaria | 112 | 78 | -34 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,406,244 |
| Other | 10,892,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,144,135 |
| Road transport | 72,432 |
| Air transport | 5,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,691,570 | 22,714,674 | -6,976,896 |
| Other | 4,509,205 | 6,382,983 | +1,873,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 551,728 | 592,407 | +40,679 |
| Road transport | 72,432 | 0 | -72,432 |
| Air transport | 4,236 | 1,487 | -2,749 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,642,842 |
| 000 | 10,892,188 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,587,314 |
| Holyhead | 8,600,332 |
| Harwich | 5,491,243 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,901,461 | 13,741,381 | -160,080 |
| 000 | 4,509,205 | 6,382,983 | +1,873,778 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,286,308 | 4,301,006 | -985,302 |
| Holyhead | 5,142,329 | 3,458,003 | -1,684,326 |
| Harwich | 5,146,758 | 344,485 | -4,802,273 |
| London | 0 | 656,752 | +656,752 |
| Southampton | 347,847 | 111,375 | -236,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,379 | 299,845 | +253,466 |
| Eurotunnel | 208,104 | 0 | -208,104 |
| Middlesbrough | 36,015 | 170,424 | +134,409 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16023230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed chicken products containing 25-57% poultry meat or offal