Import/export HS code 230910: Retail dog or cat food
Packaged food for dogs or cats sold in stores
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 389,249,010 |
| Germany | 367,728,711 |
| Poland | 336,906,432 |
| Netherlands | 320,338,723 |
| Ireland | 287,778,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 189,100,059 | 200,148,951 | +11,048,892 |
| Germany | 182,587,230 | 185,141,481 | +2,554,251 |
| Poland | 172,741,012 | 164,165,420 | -8,575,592 |
| Netherlands | 150,477,482 | 169,861,241 | +19,383,759 |
| Ireland | 145,151,234 | 142,627,206 | -2,524,028 |
| Belgium | 118,067,127 | 137,499,156 | +19,432,029 |
| China | 103,452,285 | 95,254,210 | -8,198,075 |
| Thailand | 66,663,352 | 76,169,634 | +9,506,282 |
| Hungary | 44,049,054 | 51,751,145 | +7,702,091 |
| Lithuania | 45,230,316 | 42,521,347 | -2,708,969 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 438,017,933 |
| Germany | 417,672,488 |
| Netherlands | 336,422,621 |
| Poland | 331,687,817 |
| Ireland | 238,557,462 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 204,851,500 | 233,166,433 | +28,314,933 |
| Germany | 206,416,753 | 211,255,735 | +4,838,982 |
| Netherlands | 165,498,889 | 170,923,732 | +5,424,843 |
| Poland | 163,429,462 | 168,258,355 | +4,828,893 |
| Ireland | 121,374,732 | 117,182,730 | -4,192,002 |
| China | 114,736,720 | 107,624,560 | -7,112,160 |
| Thailand | 69,227,767 | 79,145,427 | +9,917,660 |
| Hungary | 49,093,142 | 53,868,062 | +4,774,920 |
| Lithuania | 48,825,327 | 44,670,341 | -4,154,986 |
| Austria | 38,887,566 | 38,038,268 | -849,298 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Norfolk | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +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) | 1,667,130,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,035,489,320 |
| Other | 71,995,194 |
| Air transport | 19,505,376 |
| Rail transport | 133,753 |
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) | 761,083,924 | 906,046,576 | +144,962,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 551,533,347 | 483,955,973 | -67,577,374 |
| Other | 44,394,680 | 27,600,514 | -16,794,166 |
| Air transport | 10,370,601 | 9,134,775 | -1,235,826 |
| Rail transport | 83,665 | 50,088 | -33,577 |
| Road transport | 55,410 | 55,931 | +521 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 477,293,282 |
| Immingham Docks | 459,075,114 |
| London | 439,721,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 310,486,455 |
| Felixstowe | 207,245,030 |
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 | 222,760,638 | 254,532,644 | +31,772,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 190,705,440 | 268,369,674 | +77,664,234 |
| London | 230,036,027 | 209,685,422 | -20,350,605 |
| Liverpool Docks | 155,834,965 | 154,651,490 | -1,183,475 |
| Felixstowe | 105,102,132 | 102,142,898 | -2,959,234 |
| Harwich | 73,884,394 | 73,066,624 | -817,770 |
| Southampton | 74,802,269 | 55,955,994 | -18,846,275 |
| Middlesbrough | 68,025,619 | 58,950,136 | -9,075,483 |
| Hull | 54,820,075 | 47,573,350 | -7,246,725 |
| 000 | 44,394,680 | 27,600,514 | -16,794,166 |
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 | 104 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 84 |
| Manufacture of food products | 81 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Other personal service activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 99 |
| 2026-03 | 89 |
| 2026-02 | 98 |
| 2026-01 | 98 |
| 2025-12 | 94 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 124 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 124 |
| MPM PRODUCTS LIMITED | 122 |
| ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 120 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 116 |
| ARMITAGE BROTHERS LIMITED | 98 |
| ASSISI PET CARE LIMITED | 92 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 86 |
| KENNELPAK HOLDINGS LTD | 85 |
| PEDIGREE WHOLESALE LIMITED | 84 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 0-1m | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 140,335,978 |
| France | 91,241,690 |
| Netherlands | 72,158,072 |
| Poland | 60,982,356 |
| Germany | 51,087,601 |
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 | 69,320,289 | 71,015,689 | +1,695,400 |
| France | 51,533,095 | 39,708,595 | -11,824,500 |
| Netherlands | 25,144,271 | 47,013,801 | +21,869,530 |
| Poland | 31,002,273 | 29,980,083 | -1,022,190 |
| Germany | 25,373,763 | 25,713,838 | +340,075 |
| Japan | 13,369,160 | 13,035,646 | -333,514 |
| Italy | 10,741,847 | 9,461,913 | -1,279,934 |
| Belgium | 8,588,111 | 5,199,030 | -3,389,081 |
| Spain | 4,929,504 | 7,050,226 | +2,120,722 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,513,529 | 4,883,296 | -630,233 |
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 | 30,732,433 |
| Canada | 1,728,242 |
| Netherlands | 1,233,742 |
| Germany | 1,129,891 |
| France | 984,787 |
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 | 11,962,969 | 18,769,464 | +6,806,495 |
| Canada | 877,308 | 850,934 | -26,374 |
| Netherlands | 646,930 | 586,812 | -60,118 |
| Germany | 592,858 | 537,033 | -55,825 |
| France | 577,455 | 407,332 | -170,123 |
| Ireland | 454,522 | 149,905 | -304,617 |
| Poland | 271,383 | 293,598 | +22,215 |
| Thailand | 247,062 | 317,371 | +70,309 |
| China | 277,520 | 222,386 | -55,134 |
| Switzerland | 134,903 | 248,905 | +114,002 |
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) | 356,467,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,162,680 |
| Other | 73,893,305 |
| Air transport | 7,205,145 |
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) | 172,998,570 | 183,468,752 | +10,470,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,162,981 | 73,999,699 | -10,163,282 |
| Other | 37,506,908 | 36,386,397 | -1,120,511 |
| Air transport | 2,825,180 | 4,379,965 | +1,554,785 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,282,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,760,374 |
| 000 | 73,893,305 |
| Dover | 47,304,187 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,919,106 |
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 | 90,345,127 | 110,937,403 | +20,592,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,738,257 | 41,022,117 | -8,716,140 |
| 000 | 37,506,908 | 36,386,397 | -1,120,511 |
| Dover | 26,736,980 | 20,567,207 | -6,169,773 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,453,725 | 25,465,381 | +6,011,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,804,148 | 15,927,605 | +2,123,457 |
| Southampton | 17,370,381 | 11,897,996 | -5,472,385 |
| Holyhead | 11,556,301 | 8,295,189 | -3,261,112 |
| London | 10,366,937 | 6,272,383 | -4,094,554 |
| Felixstowe | 4,565,820 | 4,459,892 | -105,928 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 23091011 – Dog or cat food with little or no milk
- 23091013 – Dog or cat food with moderate milk content
- 23091015 – Dog or cat food with high milk content
- 23091019 – Dog or cat food with very high milk content
- 23091031 – Dog or cat food with little or no milk
- 23091033 – Dog or cat food with moderate milk content
- 23091039 – Dog or cat food with high milk content
- 23091051 – Dog or cat food with little or no milk
- 23091053 – Dog or cat food with moderate milk content
- 23091059 – Dog or cat food with high milk content
- 23091070 – Dog or cat food with milk but no starch
- 23091090 – Various dog or cat food
Quick facts
HS code: 230910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Packaged food for dogs or cats sold in stores