Import/export HS code 0105: Live poultry
All types of live birds like chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 8,391,726 |
| Ireland | 5,487,807 |
| Germany | 1,575,848 |
| United States | 1,332,676 |
| Brazil | 135,791 |
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 | 4,043,190 | 4,348,536 | +305,346 |
| Ireland | 2,645,797 | 2,842,010 | +196,213 |
| Germany | 486,324 | 1,089,524 | +603,200 |
| United States | 328,525 | 1,004,151 | +675,626 |
| Brazil | 0 | 135,791 | +135,791 |
| Czechia | 66,339 | 64,402 | -1,937 |
| Belgium | 71,116 | 41,377 | -29,739 |
| Netherlands | 34,033 | 0 | -34,033 |
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 | 3,856,630 |
| Ireland | 1,949,919 |
| Germany | 1,575,848 |
| United States | 1,332,676 |
| Spain | 615,535 |
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 | 2,218,826 | 1,637,804 | -581,022 |
| Ireland | 1,131,922 | 817,997 | -313,925 |
| Germany | 486,324 | 1,089,524 | +603,200 |
| United States | 328,525 | 1,004,151 | +675,626 |
| Spain | 0 | 615,535 | +615,535 |
| Netherlands | 34,033 | 276,266 | +242,233 |
| Brazil | 0 | 135,791 | +135,791 |
| Czechia | 66,339 | 64,402 | -1,937 |
| Belgium | 71,116 | 41,377 | -29,739 |
| Poland | 10,559 | 0 | -10,559 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 7,161,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,657,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,914,068 |
| Air transport | 1,468,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,327,680 | 3,833,339 | +505,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,923,048 | 3,734,513 | +811,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,096,071 | 817,997 | -278,074 |
| Air transport | 328,525 | 1,139,942 | +811,417 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,161,019 |
| Dover | 6,334,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,468,467 |
| Holyhead | 1,450,675 |
| Ayr Harbour | 447,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,327,680 | 3,833,339 | +505,659 |
| Dover | 2,849,984 | 3,484,880 | +634,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 328,525 | 1,139,942 | +811,417 |
| Holyhead | 768,729 | 681,946 | -86,783 |
| Ayr Harbour | 331,109 | 116,732 | -214,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,436 | 227,294 | +197,858 |
| Fishguard | 23,644 | 19,319 | -4,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,915 | 22,339 | +16,424 |
| Belfast Port | 8,440 | 0 | -8,440 |
| Poole | 1,862 | 0 | -1,862 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 45,870,149 |
| Saudi Arabia | 43,277,969 |
| Germany | 43,255,965 |
| Hungary | 35,708,235 |
| Spain | 29,071,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 22,937,808 | 22,932,341 | -5,467 |
| Saudi Arabia | 20,372,119 | 22,905,850 | +2,533,731 |
| Germany | 19,752,149 | 23,503,816 | +3,751,667 |
| Hungary | 17,856,012 | 17,852,223 | -3,789 |
| Spain | 12,446,609 | 16,624,931 | +4,178,322 |
| Poland | 11,511,765 | 14,756,984 | +3,245,219 |
| Egypt | 11,407,816 | 11,916,837 | +509,021 |
| Ireland | 11,295,765 | 10,846,747 | -449,018 |
| Netherlands | 12,589,488 | 8,769,013 | -3,820,475 |
| South Africa | 9,055,164 | 12,128,171 | +3,073,007 |
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 | 10,209,759 |
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 | 5,206,865 | 5,002,894 | -203,971 |
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) | 248,829,080 |
| Air transport | 210,638,191 |
| Other | 10,209,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,057,964 |
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) | 119,094,192 | 129,734,888 | +10,640,696 |
| Air transport | 88,111,588 | 122,526,603 | +34,415,015 |
| Other | 5,206,865 | 5,002,894 | -203,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 236,947 | 821,017 | +584,070 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,039,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,775,121 |
| Harwich | 59,442,887 |
| Holyhead | 11,383,124 |
| 000 | 10,209,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,627,321 | 115,412,603 | +33,785,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,363,886 | 86,411,235 | -3,952,651 |
| Harwich | 21,115,987 | 38,326,900 | +17,210,913 |
| Holyhead | 5,830,089 | 5,553,035 | -277,054 |
| 000 | 5,206,865 | 5,002,894 | -203,971 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,220,493 | 6,824,397 | +4,603,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,971,181 | 0 | -1,971,181 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,204,172 | 162,797 | -1,041,375 |
| 499 | 1,184,375 | 0 | -1,184,375 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,088,421 | 0 | -1,088,421 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 0105
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of live birds like chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls