Import/export HS code 020890: Various types of meat
Fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from animals not covered in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3,596,012 |
| Ireland | 1,610,322 |
| Spain | 1,510,579 |
| France | 1,170,246 |
| Netherlands | 529,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 411,213 | 3,184,799 | +2,773,586 |
| Ireland | 764,929 | 845,393 | +80,464 |
| Spain | 679,417 | 831,162 | +151,745 |
| France | 697,291 | 472,955 | -224,336 |
| Netherlands | 256,118 | 273,245 | +17,127 |
| Belgium | 267,994 | 132,923 | -135,071 |
| Germany | 95,419 | 0 | -95,419 |
| Poland | 4,821 | 60,207 | +55,386 |
| Australia | 0 | 20,702 | +20,702 |
| Portugal | 7,125 | 10,495 | +3,370 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3,617,710 |
| Spain | 1,688,981 |
| Ireland | 1,498,202 |
| France | 1,097,963 |
| Viet Nam | 361,269 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 432,911 | 3,184,799 | +2,751,888 |
| Spain | 825,048 | 863,933 | +38,885 |
| Ireland | 709,485 | 788,717 | +79,232 |
| France | 575,032 | 522,931 | -52,101 |
| Viet Nam | 311,458 | 49,811 | -261,647 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 256,710 | +256,710 |
| Australia | 65,937 | 39,544 | -26,393 |
| Germany | 94,225 | 0 | -94,225 |
| Poland | 4,821 | 60,207 | +55,386 |
| South Africa | 28,024 | 18,979 | -9,045 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 5,608,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,358,203 |
| Other | 84,637 |
| Air transport | 3,626 |
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) | 2,883,827 | 2,724,336 | -159,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 271,244 | 3,086,959 | +2,815,715 |
| Other | 58,497 | 26,140 | -32,357 |
| Air transport | 1,371 | 2,255 | +884 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,372,176 |
| Dover | 1,322,888 |
| Felixstowe | 1,226,913 |
| Holyhead | 1,191,037 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,018,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,372,176 | +2,372,176 |
| Dover | 585,778 | 737,110 | +151,332 |
| Felixstowe | 393,588 | 833,325 | +439,737 |
| Holyhead | 534,238 | 656,799 | +122,561 |
| Eurotunnel | 619,789 | 399,149 | -220,640 |
| Portsmouth | 340,219 | 221,339 | -118,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 259,806 | 144,890 | -114,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,032 | 188,038 | +16,006 |
| Milford | 65,307 | 124,593 | +59,286 |
| Harwich | 56,118 | 128,355 | +72,237 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SILVER FERN FARMS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| GALLIANCE UK LIMITED | 39 |
| VALERINE LIMITED | 35 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| NEW ZEALAND HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| LUITEN FOOD LTD | 25 |
| ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| REIDS OF NORWICH LIMITED | 21 |
| LCGH POULTRY UK LTD | 20 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,850,900 |
| France | 4,861,820 |
| Belgium | 3,329,817 |
| Germany | 2,477,506 |
| Norway | 1,194,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,640,957 | 4,209,943 | -431,014 |
| France | 2,553,268 | 2,308,552 | -244,716 |
| Belgium | 1,526,485 | 1,803,332 | +276,847 |
| Germany | 1,263,529 | 1,213,977 | -49,552 |
| Norway | 593,384 | 600,897 | +7,513 |
| Austria | 0 | 552,805 | +552,805 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 127,213 | 408,668 | +281,455 |
| Switzerland | 117,802 | 291,989 | +174,187 |
| Iceland | 34,848 | 145,887 | +111,039 |
| Spain | 127,720 | 38,815 | -88,905 |
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 | 1,396,221 |
| Ireland | 10,873 |
| France | 159 |
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 | 533,856 | 862,365 | +328,509 |
| Ireland | 9,981 | 892 | -9,089 |
| France | 159 | 0 | -159 |
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) | 19,889,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,536,295 |
| Other | 1,407,253 |
| Air transport | 25,998 |
| Road transport | 20,978 |
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) | 9,635,605 | 10,254,182 | +618,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 981,740 | 554,555 | -427,185 |
| Other | 543,996 | 863,257 | +319,261 |
| Air transport | 4,885 | 21,113 | +16,228 |
| Road transport | 20,978 | 0 | -20,978 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,745,324 |
| Hull | 3,491,527 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,343,959 |
| Harwich | 2,338,926 |
| Dover | 1,447,740 |
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 | 4,205,511 | 5,539,813 | +1,334,302 |
| Hull | 1,801,480 | 1,690,047 | -111,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,227,233 | 1,116,726 | -110,507 |
| Harwich | 978,258 | 1,360,668 | +382,410 |
| Dover | 1,258,385 | 189,355 | -1,069,030 |
| 000 | 543,996 | 863,257 | +319,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 766,767 | 349,718 | -417,049 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 293,090 | +293,090 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,738 | 145,887 | +116,149 |
| Killingholme | 174,192 | 0 | -174,192 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 020890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from animals not covered in other categories