Import/export HS code 160239: Various poultry meat products
Processed or preserved meat from other poultry, not including turkey or chicken
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 29,295,423 |
| Thailand | 24,034,134 |
| Ireland | 9,192,116 |
| Poland | 4,533,564 |
| Belgium | 2,577,574 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 17,778,380 | 11,517,043 | -6,261,337 |
| Thailand | 13,276,275 | 10,757,859 | -2,518,416 |
| Ireland | 5,042,099 | 4,150,017 | -892,082 |
| Poland | 2,623,092 | 1,910,472 | -712,620 |
| Belgium | 1,493,344 | 1,084,230 | -409,114 |
| Greece | 1,013,879 | 722,018 | -291,861 |
| Hungary | 1,128,479 | 446,563 | -681,916 |
| France | 743,848 | 533,707 | -210,141 |
| Germany | 326,362 | 640,047 | +313,685 |
| Italy | 282,439 | 212,089 | -70,350 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 28,945,645 |
| Thailand | 24,638,556 |
| Poland | 4,553,625 |
| Belgium | 2,381,405 |
| Greece | 2,048,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 17,994,743 | 10,950,902 | -7,043,841 |
| Thailand | 13,314,556 | 11,324,000 | -1,990,556 |
| Poland | 2,637,064 | 1,916,561 | -720,503 |
| Belgium | 1,382,714 | 998,691 | -384,023 |
| Greece | 1,035,644 | 1,013,190 | -22,454 |
| Hungary | 1,386,852 | 608,600 | -778,252 |
| Ireland | 731,142 | 657,530 | -73,612 |
| France | 565,406 | 411,519 | -153,887 |
| Germany | 312,021 | 411,169 | +99,148 |
| Italy | 276,899 | 338,947 | +62,048 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 6 | +0 |
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) | 44,669,731 |
| Other | 16,366,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,823,936 |
| Road transport | 234,643 |
| Air transport | 1,908 |
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) | 25,870,507 | 18,799,224 | -7,071,283 |
| Other | 10,024,826 | 6,342,099 | -3,682,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,555,891 | 7,268,045 | -1,287,846 |
| Road transport | 0 | 234,643 | +234,643 |
| Air transport | 987 | 921 | -66 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 41,040,831 |
| 000 | 16,366,925 |
| Dover | 6,237,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,940,738 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,539,589 |
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 | 24,009,554 | 17,031,277 | -6,978,277 |
| 000 | 10,024,826 | 6,342,099 | -3,682,727 |
| Dover | 3,466,643 | 2,771,056 | -695,587 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,971,506 | 1,969,232 | -2,274 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,429,810 | 1,109,779 | -320,031 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,297,148 | +1,297,148 |
| Holyhead | 560,183 | 648,531 | +88,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 546,839 | 611,902 | +65,063 |
| Southampton | 452,861 | 497,152 | +44,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 859,766 | 6,155 | -853,611 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 22 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 90 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 78 |
| CP FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| SINO INTERNATIONAL TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| PATHOS FOOD LTD | 47 |
| AGORA GREEK DELICACIES LTD | 47 |
| JAN ZANDBERGEN UK LTD | 46 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 45 |
| SILVER HILL DUCK (UK) LTD | 45 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 10,452,088 |
| Sweden | 641,715 |
| Gibraltar | 628,681 |
| Belgium | 158,579 |
| Cayman Islands | 129,392 |
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 | 5,612,221 | 4,839,867 | -772,354 |
| Sweden | 17,376 | 624,339 | +606,963 |
| Gibraltar | 412,842 | 215,839 | -197,003 |
| Belgium | 158,579 | 0 | -158,579 |
| Cayman Islands | 102,182 | 27,210 | -74,972 |
| Spain | 0 | 114,161 | +114,161 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 53,686 | 42,627 | -11,059 |
| France | 0 | 84,708 | +84,708 |
| Netherlands | 68,240 | 0 | -68,240 |
| Iceland | 36,054 | 23,835 | -12,219 |
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 | 2,227,508 |
| Ireland | 151,714 |
| Thailand | 83,284 |
| Brazil | 34,779 |
| China | 13,828 |
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 | 1,177,347 | 1,050,161 | -127,186 |
| Ireland | 132,275 | 19,439 | -112,836 |
| Thailand | 43,668 | 39,616 | -4,052 |
| Brazil | 11,825 | 22,954 | +11,129 |
| China | 4,828 | 9,000 | +4,172 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,880 | +7,880 |
| Germany | 1,755 | 2,934 | +1,179 |
| France | 2,849 | 966 | -1,883 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,331 | +1,331 |
| Greece | 0 | 822 | +822 |
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) | 8,557,769 |
| Other | 2,682,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,303,958 |
| Air transport | 118,154 |
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) | 4,272,217 | 4,285,552 | +13,335 |
| Other | 1,471,717 | 1,210,865 | -260,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 796,476 | 507,482 | -288,994 |
| Air transport | 88,015 | 30,139 | -57,876 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,301,956 |
| 000 | 2,682,582 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,373,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 936,645 |
| London | 629,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,967,036 | 3,334,920 | +367,884 |
| 000 | 1,471,717 | 1,210,865 | -260,852 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,079,129 | 294,082 | -785,047 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 244,790 | 691,855 | +447,065 |
| London | 413,992 | 215,839 | -198,153 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,151 | 168,258 | +96,107 |
| Southampton | 87,332 | 31,134 | -56,198 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,699 | 30,139 | -52,560 |
| Ayr Harbour | 95,243 | 0 | -95,243 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,601 | 20,064 | -35,537 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed or preserved meat from other poultry, not including turkey or chicken