Import/export HS code 020712: Whole chickens, frozen
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 19,946,483 |
| Brazil | 4,993,765 |
| Poland | 4,694,518 |
| Belgium | 3,043,588 |
| Netherlands | 2,151,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 7,828,058 | 12,118,425 | +4,290,367 |
| Brazil | 692,524 | 4,301,241 | +3,608,717 |
| Poland | 3,142,278 | 1,552,240 | -1,590,038 |
| Belgium | 812,444 | 2,231,144 | +1,418,700 |
| Netherlands | 1,301,013 | 850,117 | -450,896 |
| France | 1,155,195 | 568,029 | -587,166 |
| Spain | 525,310 | 455,844 | -69,466 |
| Argentina | 340,013 | 501,192 | +161,179 |
| Germany | 504,083 | 174,606 | -329,477 |
| Romania | 331,596 | 212,876 | -118,720 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 20,618,943 |
| Poland | 4,968,333 |
| Brazil | 4,959,854 |
| Belgium | 3,496,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,147,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 8,308,907 | 12,310,036 | +4,001,129 |
| Poland | 3,290,891 | 1,677,442 | -1,613,449 |
| Brazil | 658,613 | 4,301,241 | +3,642,628 |
| Belgium | 1,293,171 | 2,203,006 | +909,835 |
| Netherlands | 610,630 | 536,858 | -73,772 |
| Spain | 607,874 | 531,186 | -76,688 |
| France | 486,822 | 456,333 | -30,489 |
| Argentina | 373,924 | 501,192 | +127,268 |
| Romania | 319,362 | 228,575 | -90,787 |
| Ireland | 205,623 | 224,070 | +18,447 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Inner London - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 33,352,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,306,767 |
| Other | 820,567 |
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) | 15,263,206 | 18,089,312 | +2,826,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,235,434 | 5,071,333 | +3,835,899 |
| Other | 538,481 | 282,086 | -256,395 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,724,421 |
| Felixstowe | 11,427,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,127,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,058,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 877,392 |
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 | 3,748,679 | 10,975,742 | +7,227,063 |
| Felixstowe | 8,469,477 | 2,957,779 | -5,511,698 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,181,390 | 2,945,759 | +764,369 |
| London Gateway Port | 987,167 | 4,071,569 | +3,084,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,350 | 834,042 | +790,692 |
| Portsmouth | 488,496 | 347,159 | -141,337 |
| 000 | 538,481 | 282,086 | -256,395 |
| Southampton | 0 | 586,007 | +586,007 |
| Holyhead | 172,082 | 212,320 | +40,238 |
| Harwich | 148,566 | 77,820 | -70,746 |
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 | 46 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASH POULTRY WHOLESALERS LIMITED | 47 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 44 |
| TWO COUNTIES FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| GREEN LABEL FOODS LTD. | 41 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| KAPPERSFOODS (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| VARINA LIMITED | 35 |
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 32 |
| CAVENDISH SHIPS STORES LIMITED | 29 |
| W.WING YIP PLC | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 787,700 |
| Sweden | 173,522 |
| Gibraltar | 40,873 |
| Spain | 31,893 |
| Benin | 31,876 |
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 | 385,637 | 402,063 | +16,426 |
| Sweden | 119,914 | 53,608 | -66,306 |
| Gibraltar | 40,873 | 0 | -40,873 |
| Spain | 6,280 | 25,613 | +19,333 |
| Benin | 31,876 | 0 | -31,876 |
| Bermuda | 15,072 | 16,573 | +1,501 |
| Ireland | 15,037 | 15,553 | +516 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,881 | +21,881 |
| Falkland Islands | 7,694 | 8,484 | +790 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,849 | +12,849 |
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 | 22,693 |
| XU | 3,064 |
| China | 2,927 |
| Poland | 2,735 |
| Netherlands | 2,244 |
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 | 13,861 | 8,832 | -5,029 |
| XU | 1,229 | 1,835 | +606 |
| China | 2,163 | 764 | -1,399 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,735 | +2,735 |
| Netherlands | 2,244 | 0 | -2,244 |
| Brazil | 822 | 585 | -237 |
| Ireland | 0 | 38 | +38 |
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) | 989,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,167 |
| Other | 35,108 |
| Air transport | 13,754 |
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) | 506,549 | 482,692 | -23,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,685 | 50,482 | -59,203 |
| Other | 20,319 | 14,789 | -5,530 |
| Air transport | 0 | 13,754 | +13,754 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 612,832 |
| Portsmouth | 307,451 |
| London | 72,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,453 |
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 | 281,519 | 331,313 | +49,794 |
| Portsmouth | 217,196 | 90,255 | -126,941 |
| London | 72,749 | 0 | -72,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,032 | 29,087 | +19,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,694 | 27,759 | +20,065 |
| 000 | 20,319 | 14,789 | -5,530 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 21,881 | +21,881 |
| Southampton | 15,072 | 4,038 | -11,034 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 15,628 | +15,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 13,754 | +13,754 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whole chickens that are not cut into pieces and are frozen