Import/export HS code 23091090: Various dog or cat food
Dog or cat food not covered by other specific codes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 49,939,739 |
| Poland | 41,805,371 |
| China | 28,623,604 |
| Germany | 25,434,345 |
| Netherlands | 18,423,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 23,854,215 | 26,085,524 | +2,231,309 |
| Poland | 20,935,639 | 20,869,732 | -65,907 |
| China | 14,662,310 | 13,961,294 | -701,016 |
| Germany | 11,812,067 | 13,622,278 | +1,810,211 |
| Netherlands | 9,828,587 | 8,594,608 | -1,233,979 |
| Ireland | 7,883,046 | 6,500,935 | -1,382,111 |
| Turkey | 5,486,288 | 6,322,202 | +835,914 |
| France | 5,096,153 | 4,721,417 | -374,736 |
| Belgium | 4,886,418 | 4,790,064 | -96,354 |
| Spain | 3,902,279 | 4,158,324 | +256,045 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 49,771,417 |
| Poland | 43,721,580 |
| China | 31,781,986 |
| Germany | 26,857,789 |
| Netherlands | 17,196,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 23,764,076 | 26,007,341 | +2,243,265 |
| Poland | 21,750,786 | 21,970,794 | +220,008 |
| China | 15,927,921 | 15,854,065 | -73,856 |
| Germany | 14,668,328 | 12,189,461 | -2,478,867 |
| Netherlands | 8,401,838 | 8,794,215 | +392,377 |
| Turkey | 5,313,612 | 6,217,763 | +904,151 |
| Spain | 3,712,431 | 4,205,741 | +493,310 |
| France | 3,366,428 | 3,041,218 | -325,210 |
| Ireland | 3,843,204 | 2,262,773 | -1,580,431 |
| Thailand | 2,774,489 | 2,871,896 | +97,407 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
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 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 120,064,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,351,393 |
| Other | 10,200,738 |
| Air transport | 1,667,659 |
| Rail transport | 13,911 |
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) | 54,218,457 | 65,845,867 | +11,627,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,889,936 | 49,461,457 | -9,428,479 |
| Other | 5,195,550 | 5,005,188 | -190,362 |
| Air transport | 927,310 | 740,349 | -186,961 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 13,911 | +13,911 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 48,764,109 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,572,404 |
| London | 22,094,374 |
| Felixstowe | 21,991,616 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,145,751 |
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 | 25,579,104 | 23,185,005 | -2,394,099 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,132,725 | 10,439,679 | -1,693,046 |
| London | 11,899,701 | 10,194,673 | -1,705,028 |
| Felixstowe | 10,399,190 | 11,592,426 | +1,193,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,626,164 | 10,519,587 | -106,577 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,071,015 | 10,557,356 | +2,486,341 |
| Harwich | 8,558,679 | 8,096,241 | -462,438 |
| Southampton | 5,892,394 | 8,277,924 | +2,385,530 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,516,965 | 5,909,938 | -607,027 |
| 000 | 5,195,550 | 5,005,188 | -190,362 |
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 | 70 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 61 |
| Manufacture of food products | 56 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Veterinary activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 71 |
| 2026-03 | 47 |
| 2026-02 | 58 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 120 |
| ARMITAGE BROTHERS LIMITED | 97 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 95 |
| ASSISI PET CARE LIMITED | 92 |
| MPM PRODUCTS LIMITED | 68 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 63 |
| ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 56 |
| KENNELPAK HOLDINGS LTD | 53 |
| PEDIGREE WHOLESALE LIMITED | 52 |
| BEAPHAR UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 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 | 48,856,877 |
| Poland | 25,020,653 |
| Netherlands | 23,110,832 |
| Japan | 8,047,675 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,845,090 |
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 | 23,941,407 | 24,915,470 | +974,063 |
| Poland | 11,293,907 | 13,726,746 | +2,432,839 |
| Netherlands | 8,932,042 | 14,178,790 | +5,246,748 |
| Japan | 1,666,240 | 6,381,435 | +4,715,195 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,796,512 | 2,048,578 | +252,066 |
| Spain | 1,207,184 | 2,188,229 | +981,045 |
| Turkey | 1,677,604 | 1,710,198 | +32,594 |
| Germany | 841,441 | 1,350,513 | +509,072 |
| France | 790,469 | 876,952 | +86,483 |
| Pakistan | 206,145 | 1,154,365 | +948,220 |
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 | 12,818,952 |
| Spain | 278,993 |
| France | 148,721 |
| Netherlands | 136,844 |
| Switzerland | 112,495 |
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 | 3,038,711 | 9,780,241 | +6,741,530 |
| Spain | 134,747 | 144,246 | +9,499 |
| France | 78,529 | 70,192 | -8,337 |
| Netherlands | 65,637 | 71,207 | +5,570 |
| Switzerland | 60,802 | 51,693 | -9,109 |
| Poland | 25,571 | 71,417 | +45,846 |
| China | 50,024 | 6,280 | -43,744 |
| United States | 19,370 | 18,168 | -1,202 |
| Ireland | 3,311 | 5,587 | +2,276 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 7,258 | +7,258 |
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) | 67,796,026 |
| Other | 40,954,871 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,857,063 |
| Air transport | 4,793,199 |
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) | 29,036,601 | 38,759,425 | +9,722,824 |
| Other | 20,615,975 | 20,338,896 | -277,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,274,699 | 15,582,364 | +5,307,665 |
| Air transport | 1,875,164 | 2,918,035 | +1,042,871 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 40,954,871 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,523,900 |
| Dover | 15,360,712 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,682,649 |
| Southampton | 8,345,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 20,615,975 | 20,338,896 | -277,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,649,502 | 20,874,398 | +4,224,896 |
| Dover | 5,184,525 | 10,176,187 | +4,991,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,296,903 | 5,385,746 | +88,843 |
| Southampton | 1,746,483 | 6,598,927 | +4,852,444 |
| Holyhead | 3,191,757 | 4,255,037 | +1,063,280 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,281,784 | 2,646,313 | +364,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,296,438 | 2,092,340 | +795,902 |
| Belfast Port | 1,137,747 | 1,298,129 | +160,382 |
| Felixstowe | 1,435,076 | 735,700 | -699,376 |
Quick facts
HS code: 23091090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dog or cat food not covered by other specific codes