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 | 70,850,883 |
| Germany | 5,118,914 |
| Netherlands | 2,532,829 |
| Brazil | 1,457,036 |
| Poland | 1,419,469 |
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 | 34,738,209 | 36,112,674 | +1,374,465 |
| Germany | 4,780,294 | 338,620 | -4,441,674 |
| Netherlands | 1,373,013 | 1,159,816 | -213,197 |
| Brazil | 740,373 | 716,663 | -23,710 |
| Poland | 1,246,497 | 172,972 | -1,073,525 |
| Romania | 611,898 | 618,930 | +7,032 |
| Greece | 590,615 | 412,006 | -178,609 |
| Belgium | 385,603 | 294,429 | -91,174 |
| France | 159,460 | 371,803 | +212,343 |
| Denmark | 115,218 | 93,144 | -22,074 |
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 | 44,498,782 |
| Germany | 5,087,394 |
| Netherlands | 2,645,684 |
| Brazil | 1,457,036 |
| Poland | 1,437,293 |
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 | 22,152,930 | 22,345,852 | +192,922 |
| Germany | 4,876,288 | 211,106 | -4,665,182 |
| Netherlands | 1,448,342 | 1,197,342 | -251,000 |
| Brazil | 740,373 | 716,663 | -23,710 |
| Poland | 1,191,280 | 246,013 | -945,267 |
| Romania | 616,669 | 629,052 | +12,383 |
| Greece | 592,237 | 413,287 | -178,950 |
| Denmark | 423,796 | 362,207 | -61,589 |
| Bulgaria | 21,173 | 118,124 | +96,951 |
| Belgium | 29,868 | 56,710 | +26,842 |
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 | 15 |
| Essex | 7 |
| 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 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 51,487,923 |
| Other | 26,767,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,069,218 |
| Air transport | 17,525 |
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) | 26,354,981 | 25,132,942 | -1,222,039 |
| Other | 12,664,120 | 14,103,462 | +1,439,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,794,857 | 1,274,361 | -4,520,496 |
| Air transport | 0 | 17,525 | +17,525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 28,877,937 |
| 000 | 26,767,582 |
| Fishguard | 9,478,909 |
| Dover | 6,382,956 |
| Milford | 4,255,579 |
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 | 14,745,201 | 14,132,736 | -612,465 |
| 000 | 12,664,120 | 14,103,462 | +1,439,342 |
| Fishguard | 5,663,094 | 3,815,815 | -1,847,279 |
| Dover | 5,145,109 | 1,237,847 | -3,907,262 |
| Milford | 217,856 | 4,037,723 | +3,819,867 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,493,086 | 1,133,702 | -1,359,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,347,942 | 254,103 | -1,093,839 |
| Harwich | 493,031 | 375,237 | -117,794 |
| Southampton | 103,694 | 716,663 | +612,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 636,679 | 0 | -636,679 |
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
|
55 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
15 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNBIA (UK) | 53 |
| DEW VALLEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 51 |
| JAN ZANDBERGEN UK LTD | 50 |
| KEPAK CONVENIENCE FOODS | 41 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 38 |
| UNITED BRANDS LTD | 38 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| LIFFEY MEATS GB | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 10,661,745 |
| France | 3,291,566 |
| Netherlands | 2,900,528 |
| Germany | 873,702 |
| Spain | 748,518 |
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 | 5,328,854 | 5,332,891 | +4,037 |
| France | 1,858,633 | 1,432,933 | -425,700 |
| Netherlands | 1,661,275 | 1,239,253 | -422,022 |
| Germany | 506,682 | 367,020 | -139,662 |
| Spain | 304,545 | 443,973 | +139,428 |
| Sweden | 172,439 | 501,400 | +328,961 |
| Italy | 271,579 | 253,692 | -17,887 |
| Malta | 235,331 | 269,921 | +34,590 |
| Cyprus | 175,416 | 195,097 | +19,681 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 235,521 | 66,600 | -168,921 |
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 | 910,457 |
| Ireland | 836,357 |
| Germany | 140,161 |
| Netherlands | 7,106 |
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 | 142,979 | 767,478 | +624,499 |
| Ireland | 438,400 | 397,957 | -40,443 |
| Germany | 0 | 140,161 | +140,161 |
| Netherlands | 4,780 | 2,326 | -2,454 |
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) | 17,621,146 |
| Other | 2,844,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 852,099 |
| 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) | 9,291,846 | 8,329,300 | -962,546 |
| Other | 1,188,220 | 1,655,888 | +467,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 483,414 | 368,685 | -114,729 |
| 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 | 8,359,002 |
| Holyhead | 5,627,590 |
| 000 | 2,844,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,395,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 652,433 |
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 | 4,487,261 | 3,871,741 | -615,520 |
| Holyhead | 2,997,014 | 2,630,576 | -366,438 |
| 000 | 1,188,220 | 1,655,888 | +467,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,273,071 | 1,122,755 | -150,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,064 | 503,369 | +354,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 207,626 | 132,028 | -75,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 186,873 | 84,969 | -101,904 |
| Felixstowe | 94,611 | 172,653 | +78,042 |
| Southampton | 194,710 | 35,466 | -159,244 |
| Hull | 114,819 | 49,610 | -65,209 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16025010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw beef preserved or prepared for cooking