Import/export HS code 021012: Bellies and cuts
Pork bellies (streaky) and pieces of bellies
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 52,704,699 |
| Italy | 39,925,436 |
| France | 8,451,204 |
| Ireland | 4,948,656 |
| Belgium | 4,611,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,733,609 | 22,971,090 | -6,762,519 |
| Italy | 19,063,362 | 20,862,074 | +1,798,712 |
| France | 5,886,305 | 2,564,899 | -3,321,406 |
| Ireland | 2,367,796 | 2,580,860 | +213,064 |
| Belgium | 1,693,097 | 2,918,280 | +1,225,183 |
| Poland | 565,396 | 522,091 | -43,305 |
| Denmark | 517,082 | 273,673 | -243,409 |
| Germany | 357,170 | 358,519 | +1,349 |
| Spain | 216,927 | 322,285 | +105,358 |
| Hungary | 181,002 | 104,470 | -76,532 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 53,872,681 |
| Italy | 43,790,455 |
| Belgium | 6,206,609 |
| Ireland | 1,842,601 |
| Poland | 1,251,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 30,361,476 | 23,511,205 | -6,850,271 |
| Italy | 21,432,300 | 22,358,155 | +925,855 |
| Belgium | 3,517,675 | 2,688,934 | -828,741 |
| Ireland | 495,128 | 1,347,473 | +852,345 |
| Poland | 531,472 | 719,840 | +188,368 |
| France | 740,349 | 493,873 | -246,476 |
| Germany | 571,191 | 223,400 | -347,791 |
| Spain | 214,789 | 350,383 | +135,594 |
| Portugal | 208,217 | 234,064 | +25,847 |
| Denmark | 373,246 | 17,896 | -355,350 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 - West and North West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 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) | 78,068,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,228,903 |
| Other | 3,394,311 |
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) | 42,208,385 | 35,859,875 | -6,348,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,776,654 | 16,452,249 | -324,405 |
| Other | 1,997,071 | 1,397,240 | -599,831 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 38,483,295 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,907,138 |
| Felixstowe | 18,123,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,010,632 |
| Dover | 11,671,784 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 21,515,245 | 16,968,050 | -4,547,195 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,085,413 | 8,821,725 | -3,263,688 |
| Felixstowe | 9,801,415 | 8,322,225 | -1,479,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,747,350 | 8,263,282 | -1,484,068 |
| Dover | 4,646,378 | 7,025,406 | +2,379,028 |
| 000 | 1,997,071 | 1,397,240 | -599,831 |
| Holyhead | 465,136 | 1,369,246 | +904,110 |
| London | 282,923 | 1,077,904 | +794,981 |
| Portsmouth | 243,557 | 48,600 | -194,957 |
| Middlesbrough | 51,025 | 207,273 | +156,248 |
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 | 82 |
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DANISH CROWN UK LIMITED | 48 |
| TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED | 48 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 48 |
| JOHNS BACON LIMITED | 48 |
| DALZIEL LIMITED | 48 |
| KARRO FOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| BROOKES BACON LIMITED | 47 |
| A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON LIMITED | 45 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| GEORGE ABRAHAMS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 2,047,568 |
| Ireland | 1,326,729 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 413,154 |
| Netherlands | 212,590 |
| Spain | 197,716 |
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 | 1,072,185 | 975,383 | -96,802 |
| Ireland | 438,205 | 888,524 | +450,319 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 210,460 | 202,694 | -7,766 |
| Netherlands | 212,590 | 0 | -212,590 |
| Spain | 101,898 | 95,818 | -6,080 |
| Bermuda | 64,141 | 96,917 | +32,776 |
| Saint Helena | 71,818 | 12,790 | -59,028 |
| Italy | 70,613 | 0 | -70,613 |
| India | 40,740 | 26,845 | -13,895 |
| Germany | 0 | 47,090 | +47,090 |
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 | 91,582 |
| Ireland | 39,767 |
| Italy | 13,050 |
| Netherlands | 491 |
| Germany | 489 |
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 | 36,131 | 55,451 | +19,320 |
| Ireland | 21,827 | 17,940 | -3,887 |
| Italy | 6,046 | 7,004 | +958 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 491 | +491 |
| Germany | 0 | 489 | +489 |
| France | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 3,686,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 727,566 |
| Other | 245,028 |
| Air transport | 115,407 |
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) | 1,793,184 | 1,893,466 | +100,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,661 | 361,905 | -3,756 |
| Other | 126,921 | 118,107 | -8,814 |
| Air transport | 94,135 | 21,272 | -72,863 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,814,530 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 617,560 |
| Liverpool Docks | 581,201 |
| Southampton | 342,677 |
| Fishguard | 313,919 |
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 | 861,230 | 953,300 | +92,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 502,705 | 114,855 | -387,850 |
| Liverpool Docks | 212,427 | 368,774 | +156,347 |
| Southampton | 246,752 | 95,925 | -150,827 |
| Fishguard | 32,935 | 280,984 | +248,049 |
| Milford | 67,333 | 203,946 | +136,613 |
| 000 | 126,921 | 118,107 | -8,814 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,773 | 116,598 | +72,825 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,135 | 19,359 | -74,776 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,233 | 6,830 | -97,403 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 021012
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pork bellies (streaky) and pieces of bellies