Import/export HS code 020220: Frozen beef cuts with bone
Frozen beef pieces that still have bones, like forequarters and hindquarters
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,388,870 |
| Ireland | 3,098,274 |
| Germany | 507,024 |
| Australia | 370,756 |
| Netherlands | 323,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,611,667 | 2,777,203 | +1,165,536 |
| Ireland | 1,826,597 | 1,271,677 | -554,920 |
| Germany | 470,995 | 36,029 | -434,966 |
| Australia | 368,745 | 2,011 | -366,734 |
| Netherlands | 249,494 | 73,519 | -175,975 |
| Italy | 158,642 | 93,586 | -65,056 |
| Spain | 123,624 | 79,816 | -43,808 |
| France | 136,821 | 54,303 | -82,518 |
| New Zealand | 143,166 | 0 | -143,166 |
| Portugal | 24,119 | 93,088 | +68,969 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,308,697 |
| Ireland | 1,809,215 |
| Australia | 370,756 |
| Netherlands | 314,478 |
| Germany | 272,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,627,711 | 2,680,986 | +1,053,275 |
| Ireland | 1,193,913 | 615,302 | -578,611 |
| Australia | 368,745 | 2,011 | -366,734 |
| Netherlands | 240,959 | 73,519 | -167,440 |
| Germany | 272,001 | 0 | -272,001 |
| United States | 131,594 | 90,429 | -41,165 |
| Denmark | 10,610 | 149,310 | +138,700 |
| New Zealand | 143,166 | 0 | -143,166 |
| Spain | 48,728 | 80,578 | +31,850 |
| Portugal | 20,498 | 93,088 | +72,590 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Kent | 3 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -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) | 7,415,226 |
| Other | 1,673,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 672,602 |
| Air transport | 19,788 |
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) | 3,547,818 | 3,867,408 | +319,590 |
| Other | 980,913 | 692,404 | -288,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 628,937 | 43,665 | -585,272 |
| Air transport | 4,883 | 14,905 | +10,022 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,564,936 |
| Harwich | 2,192,906 |
| 000 | 1,673,317 |
| Holyhead | 1,449,805 |
| Eurotunnel | 567,249 |
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 | 1,273,520 | 1,291,416 | +17,896 |
| Harwich | 558,529 | 1,634,377 | +1,075,848 |
| 000 | 980,913 | 692,404 | -288,509 |
| Holyhead | 918,348 | 531,457 | -386,891 |
| Eurotunnel | 314,376 | 252,873 | -61,503 |
| Felixstowe | 368,745 | 0 | -368,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,146 | 26,858 | -93,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,283 | 2,011 | -136,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,498 | 20,394 | -92,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,171 | 59,688 | +16,517 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 34 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 30 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 27 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| FAIRFAX MEADOW EUROPE LIMITED | 21 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 20 |
| W W GILES (SMITHFIELD) LIMITED | 16 |
| GREY PEARL LIMITED | 14 |
| SHEFA FOODS LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,952,289 |
| Ireland | 2,490,284 |
| Canada | 1,723,153 |
| Philippines | 816,758 |
| Japan | 749,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,149,632 | 802,657 | -1,346,975 |
| Ireland | 1,215,377 | 1,274,907 | +59,530 |
| Canada | 1,333,380 | 389,773 | -943,607 |
| Philippines | 248,185 | 568,573 | +320,388 |
| Japan | 195,576 | 553,742 | +358,166 |
| France | 328,440 | 217,331 | -111,109 |
| Netherlands | 179,389 | 263,054 | +83,665 |
| Germany | 200,442 | 222,383 | +21,941 |
| Spain | 298 | 346,288 | +345,990 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 323,400 | +323,400 |
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 | 2,329,412 |
| Ireland | 101,519 |
| Spain | 14,441 |
| Germany | 13,912 |
| Nicaragua | 4,197 |
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 | 1,205,264 | 1,124,148 | -81,116 |
| Ireland | 47,432 | 54,087 | +6,655 |
| Spain | 14,441 | 0 | -14,441 |
| Germany | 12,390 | 1,522 | -10,868 |
| Nicaragua | 4,197 | 0 | -4,197 |
| Netherlands | 28 | 0 | -28 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,851,652 |
| Other | 2,472,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,068,226 |
| Air transport | 175,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,010,349 | 2,841,303 | -1,169,046 |
| Other | 1,290,345 | 1,182,004 | -108,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 922,115 | 1,146,111 | +223,996 |
| Air transport | 89,472 | 85,624 | -3,848 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,096,841 |
| 000 | 2,472,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,832,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,112,802 |
| Belfast Port | 924,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,121,065 | 975,776 | -1,145,289 |
| 000 | 1,290,345 | 1,182,004 | -108,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 467,324 | 1,365,171 | +897,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 290,801 | 822,001 | +531,200 |
| Belfast Port | 692,647 | 231,888 | -460,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 494,153 | 76,556 | -417,597 |
| Felixstowe | 262,791 | 147,263 | -115,528 |
| Hull | 196,219 | 118,203 | -78,016 |
| Holyhead | 54,400 | 188,139 | +133,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,472 | 85,624 | -3,848 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen beef pieces that still have bones, like forequarters and hindquarters