Import/export HS code 16024990: Various meat preparations
Various processed or preserved meat items, not elsewhere specified
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,599,785 |
| Spain | 2,358,451 |
| Romania | 2,140,984 |
| Netherlands | 2,097,725 |
| Poland | 829,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,324,554 | 1,275,231 | -49,323 |
| Spain | 1,220,309 | 1,138,142 | -82,167 |
| Romania | 1,727,987 | 412,997 | -1,314,990 |
| Netherlands | 1,039,231 | 1,058,494 | +19,263 |
| Poland | 466,027 | 363,585 | -102,442 |
| France | 273,272 | 194,723 | -78,549 |
| Germany | 214,727 | 240,041 | +25,314 |
| Italy | 114,442 | 75,472 | -38,970 |
| Greece | 61,601 | 41,093 | -20,508 |
| Bulgaria | 75,333 | 16,589 | -58,744 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,502,726 |
| Romania | 2,375,282 |
| Netherlands | 2,068,289 |
| Ireland | 1,604,164 |
| Poland | 846,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,288,017 | 1,214,709 | -73,308 |
| Romania | 1,886,682 | 488,600 | -1,398,082 |
| Netherlands | 1,037,870 | 1,030,419 | -7,451 |
| Ireland | 792,824 | 811,340 | +18,516 |
| Poland | 483,088 | 363,585 | -119,503 |
| Germany | 95,579 | 127,314 | +31,735 |
| Greece | 61,601 | 41,093 | -20,508 |
| Italy | 43,917 | 54,363 | +10,446 |
| Bulgaria | 75,333 | 16,589 | -58,744 |
| Portugal | 37,357 | 52,020 | +14,663 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 9,588,498 |
| Other | 1,380,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 590,856 |
| Air transport | 8,403 |
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) | 5,836,012 | 3,752,486 | -2,083,526 |
| Other | 724,777 | 656,043 | -68,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,475 | 520,381 | +449,906 |
| Air transport | 8,403 | 0 | -8,403 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,214,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,865,634 |
| Felixstowe | 1,577,372 |
| 000 | 1,380,820 |
| Holyhead | 1,329,196 |
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 | 2,112,214 | 1,102,781 | -1,009,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,551,563 | 1,314,071 | -237,492 |
| Felixstowe | 1,052,608 | 524,764 | -527,844 |
| 000 | 724,777 | 656,043 | -68,734 |
| Holyhead | 542,953 | 786,243 | +243,290 |
| Harwich | 90,962 | 228,348 | +137,386 |
| Portsmouth | 77,628 | 108,887 | +31,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,702 | 10,324 | -155,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,682 | 16,831 | -68,851 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 82,488 | +82,488 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARION TRADING LTD | 47 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| ALIMTEX LTD | 44 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 42 |
| EED (YORKSHIRE) LTD | 38 |
| PERFECT HOMEMADE FOOD LTD | 33 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 27 |
| THE SAUSAGE MAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| GPS FOOD GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 353,170 |
| Spain | 127,903 |
| Romania | 77,978 |
| Bahrain | 57,232 |
| Ireland | 49,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 234,364 | 118,806 | -115,558 |
| Spain | 8,352 | 119,551 | +111,199 |
| Romania | 77,978 | 0 | -77,978 |
| Bahrain | 38,979 | 18,253 | -20,726 |
| Ireland | 32,608 | 17,222 | -15,386 |
| Falkland Islands | 12,835 | 10,462 | -2,373 |
| India | 15,806 | 0 | -15,806 |
| Netherlands | 3,337 | 0 | -3,337 |
| Sweden | 3,207 | 0 | -3,207 |
| Belgium | 2,784 | 0 | -2,784 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,040 |
| Belgium | 3,367 |
| Ireland | 1,714 |
| XI | 795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 24,223 | 7,817 | -16,406 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,367 | +3,367 |
| Ireland | 796 | 918 | +122 |
| XI | 22 | 773 | +751 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 454,641 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,894 |
| Other | 45,534 |
| Air transport | 28,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,583 | 194,058 | -66,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,110 | 80,784 | -32,326 |
| Other | 32,608 | 12,926 | -19,682 |
| Air transport | 28,179 | 0 | -28,179 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 246,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,702 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,430 |
| 000 | 45,534 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 188,144 | 58,491 | -129,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,232 | 120,470 | +51,238 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,974 | 61,456 | -40,518 |
| 000 | 32,608 | 12,926 | -19,682 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,401 | 0 | -26,401 |
| Portsmouth | 8,352 | 16,014 | +7,662 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,763 | +8,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,686 | +4,686 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 4,084 | +4,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,207 | 0 | -3,207 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16024990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various processed or preserved meat items, not elsewhere specified