Import/export HS code 160290: Various meat preparations
Processed or preserved meat items, including blood-based products
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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 | 10,541,982 |
| South Africa | 4,876,767 |
| Poland | 4,310,370 |
| Germany | 4,122,825 |
| Romania | 2,798,849 |
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 | 5,784,556 | 4,757,426 | -1,027,130 |
| South Africa | 2,383,310 | 2,493,457 | +110,147 |
| Poland | 387,472 | 3,922,898 | +3,535,426 |
| Germany | 1,927,523 | 2,195,302 | +267,779 |
| Romania | 1,359,642 | 1,439,207 | +79,565 |
| France | 774,249 | 953,574 | +179,325 |
| Spain | 330,505 | 909,756 | +579,251 |
| Greece | 463,457 | 574,075 | +110,618 |
| Netherlands | 453,509 | 528,091 | +74,582 |
| Czechia | 130,458 | 263,083 | +132,625 |
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 | 9,699,948 |
| South Africa | 4,944,756 |
| Poland | 4,703,658 |
| Germany | 3,803,264 |
| Romania | 2,802,651 |
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 | 5,346,773 | 4,353,175 | -993,598 |
| South Africa | 2,383,310 | 2,561,446 | +178,136 |
| Poland | 552,046 | 4,151,612 | +3,599,566 |
| Germany | 1,919,965 | 1,883,299 | -36,666 |
| Romania | 1,359,642 | 1,443,009 | +83,367 |
| Spain | 361,031 | 1,005,687 | +644,656 |
| Greece | 466,818 | 887,134 | +420,316 |
| France | 681,210 | 583,540 | -97,670 |
| Netherlands | 341,488 | 372,215 | +30,727 |
| Czechia | 130,458 | 323,037 | +192,579 |
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 | 20 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 26,922,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,170,023 |
| Air transport | 2,260,049 |
| Other | 815,624 |
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) | 11,433,692 | 15,488,522 | +4,054,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,494,280 | 1,675,743 | +181,463 |
| Air transport | 1,087,723 | 1,172,326 | +84,603 |
| Other | 418,374 | 397,250 | -21,124 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,398,564 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,147,857 |
| Dover | 5,349,462 |
| Harwich | 3,388,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,671,353 |
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 | 3,207,365 | 3,191,199 | -16,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,910,254 | 3,237,603 | +327,349 |
| Dover | 1,960,050 | 3,389,412 | +1,429,362 |
| Harwich | 418,299 | 2,970,347 | +2,552,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,319,183 | 1,352,170 | +32,987 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,072,310 | 1,152,715 | +80,405 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,442,041 | 495,950 | -946,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,033 | 1,011,295 | +964,262 |
| Milford | 515,638 | 424,245 | -91,393 |
| 000 | 418,374 | 397,250 | -21,124 |
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 | 68 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FLYING TRADE LIMITED | 50 |
| DAWN FARM FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 49 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 44 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 32 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 31 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 31 |
| CAMELOT CHILLED FOODS LTD | 27 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,562,381 |
| France | 1,765,239 |
| Netherlands | 1,519,357 |
| Germany | 686,944 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 359,093 |
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 | 1,073,676 | 1,488,705 | +415,029 |
| France | 859,475 | 905,764 | +46,289 |
| Netherlands | 1,248,329 | 271,028 | -977,301 |
| Germany | 309,725 | 377,219 | +67,494 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 67,746 | 291,347 | +223,601 |
| Spain | 175,536 | 158,203 | -17,333 |
| Falkland Islands | 45,490 | 24,871 | -20,619 |
| Portugal | 8,678 | 30,181 | +21,503 |
| Belgium | 35,852 | 616 | -35,236 |
| Italy | 31,407 | 0 | -31,407 |
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 | 24,667 |
| XI | 2,579 |
| Singapore | 2,284 |
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 | 12,632 | 12,035 | -597 |
| XI | 1,164 | 1,415 | +251 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,284 | +2,284 |
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) | 5,954,494 |
| Other | 1,035,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 588,247 |
| Air transport | 26,421 |
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) | 3,356,808 | 2,597,686 | -759,122 |
| Other | 423,122 | 612,098 | +188,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,833 | 412,414 | +236,581 |
| Air transport | 11,934 | 14,487 | +2,553 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,120,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,427,969 |
| 000 | 1,035,220 |
| Southampton | 404,500 |
| Holyhead | 134,823 |
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 | 2,554,809 | 1,565,463 | -989,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 658,423 | 769,546 | +111,123 |
| 000 | 423,122 | 612,098 | +188,976 |
| Southampton | 119,086 | 285,414 | +166,328 |
| Holyhead | 15,971 | 118,852 | +102,881 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,238 | 57,419 | +7,181 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,085 | 63,818 | +31,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,620 | 41,494 | +3,874 |
| Plymouth | 15,675 | 31,350 | +15,675 |
| Heysham | 28,379 | 11,882 | -16,497 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed or preserved meat items, including blood-based products