Import/export HS code 020120: Beef cuts with bones
Fresh or chilled beef cuts that still have bones, such as ribs, legs, and other bone-in pieces
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 41,226,792 |
| Poland | 15,730,548 |
| France | 15,686,297 |
| Netherlands | 6,991,596 |
| Spain | 4,433,664 |
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 | 17,806,603 | 23,420,189 | +5,613,586 |
| Poland | 10,297,733 | 5,432,815 | -4,864,918 |
| France | 6,697,116 | 8,989,181 | +2,292,065 |
| Netherlands | 3,443,813 | 3,547,783 | +103,970 |
| Spain | 1,744,252 | 2,689,412 | +945,160 |
| Australia | 837,803 | 973,669 | +135,866 |
| Italy | 588,114 | 755,639 | +167,525 |
| New Zealand | 345,527 | 139,998 | -205,529 |
| Denmark | 205,666 | 153,979 | -51,687 |
| Belgium | 61,589 | 225,587 | +163,998 |
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 | 32,650,225 |
| Poland | 31,156,749 |
| Netherlands | 6,910,892 |
| Spain | 4,380,263 |
| Australia | 1,815,373 |
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 | 14,688,990 | 17,961,235 | +3,272,245 |
| Poland | 16,802,664 | 14,354,085 | -2,448,579 |
| Netherlands | 3,248,427 | 3,662,465 | +414,038 |
| Spain | 1,716,190 | 2,664,073 | +947,883 |
| Australia | 837,803 | 977,570 | +139,767 |
| Italy | 388,124 | 412,843 | +24,719 |
| United States | 313,683 | 322,526 | +8,843 |
| New Zealand | 345,527 | 139,998 | -205,529 |
| Denmark | 239,599 | 153,979 | -85,620 |
| France | 114,084 | 113,217 | -867 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
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 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 76,006,369 |
| Other | 8,672,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,626,019 |
| Air transport | 1,319,532 |
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) | 37,585,215 | 38,421,154 | +835,939 |
| Other | 3,172,426 | 5,499,590 | +2,327,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 767,959 | 1,858,060 | +1,090,101 |
| Air transport | 608,452 | 711,080 | +102,628 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 21,810,545 |
| Dover | 19,084,222 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,326,005 |
| Harwich | 11,246,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,988,843 |
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 | 8,503,251 | 13,307,294 | +4,804,043 |
| Dover | 8,758,832 | 10,325,390 | +1,566,558 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,963,780 | 7,362,225 | +1,398,445 |
| Harwich | 7,639,488 | 3,607,180 | -4,032,308 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,436,839 | 3,552,004 | -1,884,835 |
| 000 | 3,172,426 | 5,499,590 | +2,327,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 608,452 | 711,080 | +102,628 |
| Milford | 369,318 | 606,141 | +236,823 |
| Fishguard | 227,196 | 434,042 | +206,846 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 347,947 | 230,636 | -117,311 |
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 | 36 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMES BURDEN LIMITED | 48 |
| HAKIKAT HALAL MEAT LIMITED | 48 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 47 |
| VALERINE LIMITED | 44 |
| VIXELLI LIMITED | 42 |
| MOUNTAIN VALLEY LTD | 29 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 23 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 20 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 57,110,691 |
| Netherlands | 26,447,172 |
| Ireland | 22,117,945 |
| Belgium | 2,293,185 |
| Germany | 1,382,768 |
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 | 26,887,484 | 30,223,207 | +3,335,723 |
| Netherlands | 12,576,137 | 13,871,035 | +1,294,898 |
| Ireland | 10,866,248 | 11,251,697 | +385,449 |
| Belgium | 1,272,582 | 1,020,603 | -251,979 |
| Germany | 410,338 | 972,430 | +562,092 |
| Italy | 745,067 | 490,269 | -254,798 |
| Canada | 321,573 | 399,099 | +77,526 |
| Czechia | 111,753 | 388,597 | +276,844 |
| Spain | 199,389 | 129,555 | -69,834 |
| Romania | 99,865 | 141,933 | +42,068 |
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 | 11,540,997 |
| Nicaragua | 159,470 |
| Ireland | 328 |
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 | 5,300,060 | 6,240,937 | +940,877 |
| Nicaragua | 22,481 | 136,989 | +114,508 |
| Ireland | 185 | 143 | -42 |
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) | 98,490,447 |
| Other | 11,700,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,910,388 |
| Air transport | 227,448 |
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) | 46,005,486 | 52,484,961 | +6,479,475 |
| Other | 5,322,726 | 6,378,069 | +1,055,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,510,675 | 399,713 | -2,110,962 |
| Air transport | 192,659 | 34,789 | -157,870 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,247,497 |
| Fishguard | 15,323,535 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,426,489 |
| 000 | 11,700,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,199,999 |
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 | 27,513,336 | 25,734,161 | -1,779,175 |
| Fishguard | 7,376,579 | 7,946,956 | +570,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,598,790 | 9,827,699 | +6,228,909 |
| 000 | 5,322,726 | 6,378,069 | +1,055,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,992,674 | 4,207,325 | +214,651 |
| Milford | 2,634,440 | 1,997,371 | -637,069 |
| Hull | 1,870,045 | 2,216,050 | +346,005 |
| Holyhead | 707,710 | 365,406 | -342,304 |
| Belfast Port | 214,417 | 262,988 | +48,571 |
| Killingholme | 382,309 | 0 | -382,309 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled beef cuts that still have bones, such as ribs, legs, and other bone-in pieces