Import/export HS code 020220: Frozen beef cuts with bone
Frozen beef pieces that still have bones, like forequarters and hindquarters
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,442,923 |
| Ireland | 3,003,793 |
| Germany | 563,844 |
| Australia | 370,756 |
| Netherlands | 360,969 |
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 | 1,720,980 | 2,721,943 | +1,000,963 |
| Ireland | 1,662,279 | 1,341,514 | -320,765 |
| Germany | 527,815 | 36,029 | -491,786 |
| Australia | 368,745 | 2,011 | -366,734 |
| Netherlands | 292,403 | 68,566 | -223,837 |
| Italy | 158,642 | 93,586 | -65,056 |
| France | 144,790 | 58,194 | -86,596 |
| Spain | 126,512 | 75,596 | -50,916 |
| New Zealand | 138,283 | 4,883 | -133,400 |
| 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 | 4,362,750 |
| Ireland | 1,683,589 |
| Australia | 414,190 |
| Germany | 330,759 |
| Netherlands | 314,146 |
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 | 1,737,024 | 2,625,726 | +888,702 |
| Ireland | 1,037,206 | 646,383 | -390,823 |
| Australia | 412,179 | 2,011 | -410,168 |
| Germany | 330,759 | 0 | -330,759 |
| Netherlands | 245,580 | 68,566 | -177,014 |
| United States | 146,030 | 90,429 | -55,601 |
| Denmark | 10,610 | 149,310 | +138,700 |
| New Zealand | 138,283 | 4,883 | -133,400 |
| Spain | 49,678 | 76,358 | +26,680 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 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) | 7,450,761 |
| Other | 1,693,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 668,964 |
| 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) | 3,623,905 | 3,826,856 | +202,951 |
| Other | 962,181 | 731,160 | -231,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 627,163 | 41,801 | -585,362 |
| Air transport | 0 | 19,788 | +19,788 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,576,269 |
| Harwich | 2,364,986 |
| 000 | 1,693,341 |
| Holyhead | 1,337,237 |
| Eurotunnel | 516,211 |
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 | 1,282,027 | 1,294,242 | +12,215 |
| Harwich | 706,939 | 1,658,047 | +951,108 |
| 000 | 962,181 | 731,160 | -231,021 |
| Holyhead | 810,943 | 526,294 | -284,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 326,587 | 189,624 | -136,963 |
| Felixstowe | 368,745 | 0 | -368,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,548 | 25,855 | -98,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,283 | 2,011 | -136,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,498 | 17,981 | -94,517 |
| Killingholme | 102,962 | 24,961 | -78,001 |
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 | 39 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 29 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 26 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| FAIRFAX MEADOW EUROPE LIMITED | 20 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 19 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 2,934,852 |
| Ireland | 2,555,338 |
| Canada | 1,911,732 |
| Japan | 946,325 |
| Philippines | 887,974 |
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 | 1,884,264 | 1,050,588 | -833,676 |
| Ireland | 1,298,804 | 1,256,534 | -42,270 |
| Canada | 1,521,959 | 389,773 | -1,132,186 |
| Japan | 392,583 | 553,742 | +161,159 |
| Philippines | 319,401 | 568,573 | +249,172 |
| France | 327,142 | 204,865 | -122,277 |
| Germany | 230,036 | 206,621 | -23,415 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 323,400 | +323,400 |
| Netherlands | 191,651 | 110,597 | -81,054 |
| Spain | 218 | 264,948 | +264,730 |
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 | 2,439,683 |
| Ireland | 106,573 |
| Germany | 14,957 |
| Spain | 14,441 |
| XU | 8,840 |
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 | 1,303,388 | 1,136,295 | -167,093 |
| Ireland | 49,250 | 57,323 | +8,073 |
| Germany | 13,380 | 1,577 | -11,803 |
| Spain | 14,441 | 0 | -14,441 |
| XU | 6,138 | 2,702 | -3,436 |
| Nicaragua | 4,197 | 0 | -4,197 |
| Netherlands | 52 | 0 | -52 |
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) | 7,348,294 |
| Other | 2,588,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,768,551 |
| 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) | 4,260,073 | 3,088,221 | -1,171,852 |
| Other | 1,390,846 | 1,197,897 | -192,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 899,891 | 868,660 | -31,231 |
| Air transport | 88,459 | 86,637 | -1,822 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,171,767 |
| 000 | 2,588,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,832,495 |
| Belfast Port | 1,046,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 850,219 |
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 | 2,185,780 | 985,987 | -1,199,793 |
| 000 | 1,390,846 | 1,197,897 | -192,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,039 | 1,478,456 | +1,124,417 |
| Belfast Port | 814,510 | 231,888 | -582,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 289,503 | 560,716 | +271,213 |
| Felixstowe | 407,592 | 270,685 | -136,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 494,153 | 76,556 | -417,597 |
| Hull | 212,595 | 124,076 | -88,519 |
| Holyhead | 54,400 | 160,428 | +106,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,459 | 86,637 | -1,822 |
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