Import/export HS code 021020: Beef meat
Meat from cows, preserved by salting, drying, or smoking
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,755,810 |
| Belgium | 946,821 |
| France | 852,223 |
| Spain | 663,147 |
| Ireland | 574,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,332,915 | 5,422,895 | +1,089,980 |
| Belgium | 635,605 | 311,216 | -324,389 |
| France | 657,906 | 194,317 | -463,589 |
| Spain | 272,224 | 390,923 | +118,699 |
| Ireland | 280,504 | 293,595 | +13,091 |
| Germany | 335,104 | 154,911 | -180,193 |
| Lithuania | 161,823 | 233,331 | +71,508 |
| Netherlands | 123,284 | 262,006 | +138,722 |
| Bulgaria | 7,207 | 107,379 | +100,172 |
| Czechia | 42,813 | 55,125 | +12,312 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,959,867 |
| Ireland | 1,943,537 |
| Spain | 642,826 |
| Germany | 584,609 |
| Lithuania | 395,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,202,101 | 4,757,766 | +555,665 |
| Ireland | 911,454 | 1,032,083 | +120,629 |
| Spain | 274,059 | 368,767 | +94,708 |
| Germany | 412,305 | 172,304 | -240,001 |
| Lithuania | 161,823 | 233,331 | +71,508 |
| Poland | 333,567 | 20,523 | -313,044 |
| Netherlands | 34,169 | 234,019 | +199,850 |
| France | 115,514 | 65,766 | -49,748 |
| Bulgaria | 23,208 | 118,154 | +94,946 |
| Czechia | 45,245 | 53,664 | +8,419 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Outer London - South | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 12,603,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,219,344 |
| Other | 575,013 |
| Road transport | 65,761 |
| Air transport | 29,650 |
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) | 5,902,539 | 6,700,983 | +798,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 775,053 | 444,291 | -330,762 |
| Other | 280,423 | 294,590 | +14,167 |
| Road transport | 65,761 | 0 | -65,761 |
| Air transport | 0 | 29,650 | +29,650 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,023,948 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,691,091 |
| Dover | 2,718,308 |
| London | 614,265 |
| 000 | 575,013 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 2,424,519 | 2,599,429 | +174,910 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,161,472 | 2,529,619 | +368,147 |
| Dover | 1,205,737 | 1,512,571 | +306,834 |
| London | 446,795 | 167,470 | -279,325 |
| 000 | 280,423 | 294,590 | +14,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,666 | 246,267 | +101,601 |
| Middlesbrough | 63,436 | 37,372 | -26,064 |
| Felixstowe | 84,976 | 3,960 | -81,016 |
| Portsmouth | 77,057 | 0 | -77,057 |
| Belfast Port | 65,761 | 0 | -65,761 |
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 | 58 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 41 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
| 2025-07 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALIVINI COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 44 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 44 |
| FRATELLI BOSCO LIMITED | 43 |
| TASTE OF SICILY LIMITED | 43 |
| MAMMAFIORE UK LIMITED | 43 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 42 |
| CIBOSANO LIMITED | 41 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 41 |
| LA CREDENZA LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 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 | 1,208,955 |
| Italy | 321,783 |
| Malta | 236,872 |
| France | 149,988 |
| Japan | 131,228 |
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 | 0 | 1,208,955 | +1,208,955 |
| Italy | 0 | 321,783 | +321,783 |
| Malta | 114,436 | 122,436 | +8,000 |
| France | 95,249 | 54,739 | -40,510 |
| Japan | 131,228 | 0 | -131,228 |
| Germany | 0 | 116,274 | +116,274 |
| Austria | 0 | 85,494 | +85,494 |
| NA | 35,476 | 0 | -35,476 |
| Denmark | 11,817 | 22,822 | +11,005 |
| South Africa | 33,877 | 0 | -33,877 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 0 | 718 | +718 |
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) | 2,256,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 226,784 |
| Air transport | 38,526 |
| Other | 718 |
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) | 259,026 | 1,997,834 | +1,738,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 188,594 | 38,190 | -150,404 |
| Air transport | 37,384 | 1,142 | -36,242 |
| Other | 0 | 718 | +718 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,222,221 |
| Felixstowe | 131,228 |
| Southampton | 55,544 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,476 |
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 | 247,209 | 1,975,012 | +1,727,803 |
| Felixstowe | 131,228 | 0 | -131,228 |
| Southampton | 22,366 | 33,178 | +10,812 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,000 | 5,012 | -29,988 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,476 | 0 | -35,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,817 | 22,822 | +11,005 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,908 | 1,142 | -766 |
| 000 | 0 | 718 | +718 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 021020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Meat from cows, preserved by salting, drying, or smoking