Import/export HS code 16025010: Uncooked beef
Raw beef preserved or prepared for cooking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 73,425,113 |
| Germany | 6,240,675 |
| Netherlands | 2,757,433 |
| Brazil | 1,457,036 |
| Poland | 1,418,490 |
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 | 32,863,303 | 40,561,810 | +7,698,507 |
| Germany | 5,747,010 | 493,665 | -5,253,345 |
| Netherlands | 1,494,878 | 1,262,555 | -232,323 |
| Brazil | 199,090 | 1,257,946 | +1,058,856 |
| Poland | 992,008 | 426,482 | -565,526 |
| Romania | 307,872 | 937,730 | +629,858 |
| Greece | 587,320 | 513,705 | -73,615 |
| Belgium | 373,741 | 380,042 | +6,301 |
| France | 128,546 | 389,067 | +260,521 |
| Denmark | 89,521 | 56,745 | -32,776 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 45,348,261 |
| Germany | 6,207,516 |
| Netherlands | 2,842,843 |
| Brazil | 1,457,036 |
| Poland | 1,432,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,474,859 | 23,873,402 | +2,398,543 |
| Germany | 5,841,365 | 366,151 | -5,475,214 |
| Netherlands | 1,521,908 | 1,320,935 | -200,973 |
| Brazil | 199,090 | 1,257,946 | +1,058,856 |
| Poland | 936,791 | 495,941 | -440,850 |
| Romania | 315,843 | 951,434 | +635,591 |
| Greece | 590,581 | 514,986 | -75,595 |
| Denmark | 386,237 | 411,421 | +25,184 |
| Bulgaria | 5,044 | 116,697 | +111,653 |
| Belgium | 41,241 | 53,120 | +11,879 |
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 | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 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 - East and North East | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 52,801,582 |
| Other | 28,494,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,044,753 |
| Air transport | 5,979 |
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) | 25,471,411 | 27,330,171 | +1,858,760 |
| Other | 11,469,061 | 17,025,048 | +5,555,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,902,893 | 2,141,860 | -3,761,033 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,979 | +5,979 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 30,469,932 |
| 000 | 28,494,109 |
| Fishguard | 9,587,997 |
| Dover | 7,181,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,868,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 15,338,229 | 15,131,703 | -206,526 |
| 000 | 11,469,061 | 17,025,048 | +5,555,987 |
| Fishguard | 4,296,644 | 5,291,353 | +994,709 |
| Dover | 5,377,928 | 1,803,934 | -3,573,994 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,418,886 | 1,449,524 | -969,362 |
| Milford | 235,467 | 3,078,803 | +2,843,336 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,382,066 | 280,728 | -1,101,338 |
| Harwich | 693,895 | 374,258 | -319,637 |
| Southampton | 0 | 820,357 | +820,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 199,090 | 437,589 | +238,499 |
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 | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNBIA (UK) | 52 |
| DEW VALLEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 51 |
| JAN ZANDBERGEN UK LTD | 49 |
| KEPAK CONVENIENCE FOODS | 40 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| UNITED BRANDS LTD | 38 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 37 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 36 |
| LIFFEY MEATS GB | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 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 | 11,336,851 |
| France | 3,283,748 |
| Netherlands | 3,084,256 |
| Germany | 915,786 |
| Spain | 725,452 |
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 | 4,737,789 | 6,599,062 | +1,861,273 |
| France | 1,407,939 | 1,875,809 | +467,870 |
| Netherlands | 1,866,308 | 1,217,948 | -648,360 |
| Germany | 457,749 | 458,037 | +288 |
| Spain | 268,752 | 456,700 | +187,948 |
| Italy | 331,204 | 304,234 | -26,970 |
| Sweden | 144,633 | 487,406 | +342,773 |
| Malta | 250,789 | 280,385 | +29,596 |
| Cyprus | 201,403 | 227,827 | +26,424 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 289,672 | 80,477 | -209,195 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 888,620 |
| XI | 856,555 |
| Germany | 117,290 |
| Netherlands | 7,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 443,413 | 445,207 | +1,794 |
| XI | 103,432 | 753,123 | +649,691 |
| Germany | 0 | 117,290 | +117,290 |
| Netherlands | 4,877 | 2,758 | -2,119 |
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) | 18,448,335 |
| Other | 2,913,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,087,731 |
| Air transport | 1,799 |
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) | 8,334,322 | 10,114,013 | +1,779,691 |
| Other | 1,202,564 | 1,710,617 | +508,053 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 678,242 | 409,489 | -268,753 |
| Air transport | 1,799 | 0 | -1,799 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,580,504 |
| Holyhead | 6,203,901 |
| 000 | 2,913,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,449,096 |
| Immingham Docks | 592,633 |
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 | 4,170,357 | 4,410,147 | +239,790 |
| Holyhead | 2,690,260 | 3,513,641 | +823,381 |
| 000 | 1,202,564 | 1,710,617 | +508,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 993,131 | 1,455,965 | +462,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,268 | 488,365 | +384,097 |
| Felixstowe | 133,785 | 199,313 | +65,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 229,326 | 99,871 | -129,455 |
| Eurotunnel | 207,626 | 110,988 | -96,638 |
| Southampton | 261,069 | 36,527 | -224,542 |
| Hull | 202,624 | 64,713 | -137,911 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16025010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw beef preserved or prepared for cooking