Import/export HS code 020621: Tongues for food
Fresh or chilled animal tongues, mainly from cows, pigs, or sheep
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 241,685 |
| Poland | 83,242 |
| France | 13,652 |
| Netherlands | 3,874 |
| Spain | 2,512 |
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 | 160,590 | 81,095 | -79,495 |
| Poland | 38,384 | 44,858 | +6,474 |
| France | 9,256 | 4,396 | -4,860 |
| Netherlands | 3,874 | 0 | -3,874 |
| Spain | 2,512 | 0 | -2,512 |
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 | 240,315 |
| Poland | 96,372 |
| France | 4,396 |
| Spain | 2,512 |
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 | 160,590 | 79,725 | -80,865 |
| Poland | 51,514 | 44,858 | -6,656 |
| France | 0 | 4,396 | +4,396 |
| Spain | 2,512 | 0 | -2,512 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 293,027 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,568 |
| Other | 1,370 |
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) | 174,124 | 118,903 | -55,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,492 | 10,076 | -30,416 |
| Other | 0 | 1,370 | +1,370 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 216,798 |
| Harwich | 59,316 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,968 |
| Fishguard | 17,563 |
| Dover | 13,194 |
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 | 155,596 | 61,202 | -94,394 |
| Harwich | 27,227 | 32,089 | +4,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,968 | 0 | -20,968 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 17,563 | +17,563 |
| Dover | 5,831 | 7,363 | +1,532 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,994 | 0 | -4,994 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,396 | +4,396 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 3,399 | +3,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,007 | +2,007 |
| 000 | 0 | 1,370 | +1,370 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 4 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6,905,307 |
| United States | 1,502,325 |
| Canada | 1,216,160 |
| France | 707,419 |
| South Africa | 707,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 5,669,520 | 1,235,787 | -4,433,733 |
| United States | 754,331 | 747,994 | -6,337 |
| Canada | 604,828 | 611,332 | +6,504 |
| France | 426,682 | 280,737 | -145,945 |
| South Africa | 406,627 | 300,538 | -106,089 |
| Ireland | 252,953 | 433,637 | +180,684 |
| Ivory Coast | 323,780 | 349,061 | +25,281 |
| Guinea | 219,927 | 224,538 | +4,611 |
| Ghana | 264,782 | 35,230 | -229,552 |
| Denmark | 0 | 161,644 | +161,644 |
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 | 896,263 |
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 | 288,731 | 607,532 | +318,801 |
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) | 10,991,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,871,408 |
| Other | 896,263 |
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) | 8,142,528 | 2,848,960 | -5,293,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 666,133 | 1,205,275 | +539,142 |
| Other | 288,731 | 607,532 | +318,801 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,827,877 |
| Southampton | 2,777,434 |
| Belfast Port | 2,482,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,133,362 |
| 000 | 896,263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,520,984 | 306,893 | -3,214,091 |
| Southampton | 1,697,560 | 1,079,874 | -617,686 |
| Belfast Port | 1,471,871 | 1,010,155 | -461,716 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,322,038 | 811,324 | -510,714 |
| 000 | 288,731 | 607,532 | +318,801 |
| Liverpool Docks | 230,741 | 510,417 | +279,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 289,968 | 193,812 | -96,156 |
| Portsmouth | 105,246 | 86,925 | -18,321 |
| London | 62,487 | 53,800 | -8,687 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 91,487 | 0 | -91,487 |
Quick facts
HS code: 020621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled animal tongues, mainly from cows, pigs, or sheep