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 | 3,017,991 |
| Spain | 2,852,802 |
| Netherlands | 2,718,715 |
| Romania | 1,985,024 |
| Poland | 1,018,790 |
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 | 1,345,363 | 1,672,628 | +327,265 |
| Spain | 1,309,698 | 1,543,104 | +233,406 |
| Netherlands | 1,037,178 | 1,681,537 | +644,359 |
| Romania | 1,436,909 | 548,115 | -888,794 |
| Poland | 487,931 | 530,859 | +42,928 |
| Germany | 215,567 | 293,755 | +78,188 |
| France | 248,019 | 220,574 | -27,445 |
| Italy | 116,089 | 128,138 | +12,049 |
| Greece | 61,601 | 73,215 | +11,614 |
| Portugal | 39,595 | 62,911 | +23,316 |
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 | 3,014,991 |
| Netherlands | 2,686,711 |
| Romania | 2,224,496 |
| Ireland | 1,840,058 |
| Poland | 1,035,851 |
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 | 1,377,691 | 1,637,300 | +259,609 |
| Netherlands | 1,035,354 | 1,651,357 | +616,003 |
| Romania | 1,574,927 | 649,569 | -925,358 |
| Ireland | 847,520 | 992,538 | +145,018 |
| Poland | 504,992 | 530,859 | +25,867 |
| Germany | 97,275 | 141,470 | +44,195 |
| Greece | 61,601 | 73,215 | +11,614 |
| Italy | 44,032 | 64,396 | +20,364 |
| Portugal | 39,595 | 62,911 | +23,316 |
| Czechia | 46,910 | 43,067 | -3,843 |
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 | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -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) | 11,033,623 |
| Other | 1,629,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 653,867 |
| Air transport | 16,674 |
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) | 5,676,013 | 5,357,610 | -318,403 |
| Other | 690,862 | 938,909 | +248,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,036 | 594,831 | +535,795 |
| Air transport | 8,403 | 8,271 | -132 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,656,176 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,501,722 |
| 000 | 1,629,771 |
| Holyhead | 1,577,431 |
| Felixstowe | 1,499,879 |
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 | 1,778,826 | 1,877,350 | +98,524 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,656,446 | 1,845,276 | +188,830 |
| 000 | 690,862 | 938,909 | +248,047 |
| Holyhead | 609,283 | 968,148 | +358,865 |
| Felixstowe | 1,008,508 | 491,371 | -517,137 |
| Harwich | 141,436 | 196,450 | +55,014 |
| Portsmouth | 78,876 | 107,639 | +28,763 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 177,567 | +177,567 |
| Liverpool Docks | 149,704 | 10,324 | -139,380 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,216 | 37,748 | -54,468 |
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 | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARION TRADING LTD | 51 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| ALIMTEX LTD | 48 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 46 |
| EED (YORKSHIRE) LTD | 42 |
| PERFECT HOMEMADE FOOD LTD | 37 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 27 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 27 |
| THE SAUSAGE MAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| GPS FOOD GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 437,324 |
| Spain | 212,739 |
| Romania | 77,978 |
| Ireland | 66,201 |
| Bahrain | 54,477 |
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 | 237,840 | 199,484 | -38,356 |
| Spain | 8,352 | 204,387 | +196,035 |
| Romania | 77,978 | 0 | -77,978 |
| Ireland | 26,559 | 39,642 | +13,083 |
| Bahrain | 35,539 | 18,938 | -16,601 |
| Falkland Islands | 12,835 | 21,058 | +8,223 |
| India | 15,806 | 2,272 | -13,534 |
| France | 1,141 | 3,070 | +1,929 |
| Netherlands | 3,337 | 0 | -3,337 |
| Sweden | 3,207 | 0 | -3,207 |
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 | 35,933 |
| Belgium | 8,442 |
| Ireland | 1,741 |
| XI | 795 |
| Hungary | 492 |
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 | 24,990 | 10,943 | -14,047 |
| Belgium | 0 | 8,442 | +8,442 |
| Ireland | 836 | 905 | +69 |
| XI | 733 | 62 | -671 |
| Hungary | 0 | 492 | +492 |
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) | 527,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,520 |
| Air transport | 91,669 |
| Other | 47,454 |
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) | 258,307 | 268,924 | +10,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,873 | 136,647 | +18,774 |
| Air transport | 28,179 | 63,490 | +35,311 |
| Other | 26,559 | 20,895 | -5,664 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 259,226 |
| London | 235,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 209,152 |
| Birmingham Airport | 87,619 |
| 000 | 47,454 |
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 Gateway Port | 65,792 | 193,434 | +127,642 |
| London | 187,998 | 47,938 | -140,060 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,737 | 102,415 | -4,322 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,401 | 61,218 | +34,817 |
| 000 | 26,559 | 20,895 | -5,664 |
| Portsmouth | 9,662 | 14,704 | +5,042 |
| Southampton | 0 | 15,827 | +15,827 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 15,782 | +15,782 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 10,785 | +10,785 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,686 | +4,686 |
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