Import/export HS code 040729: Various bird eggs in shell, for hatching
Eggs from birds other than chickens, intended for breeding
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 542,347 |
| Poland | 358,806 |
| France | 145,043 |
| Lithuania | 128,709 |
| Ireland | 5,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 312,345 | 230,002 | -82,343 |
| Poland | 250,692 | 108,114 | -142,578 |
| France | 119,349 | 25,694 | -93,655 |
| Lithuania | 44,245 | 84,464 | +40,219 |
| Ireland | 3,334 | 1,752 | -1,582 |
| Italy | 2,474 | 0 | -2,474 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 534,832 |
| Poland | 358,806 |
| France | 115,136 |
| Latvia | 88,046 |
| Lithuania | 40,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 314,684 | 220,148 | -94,536 |
| Poland | 250,692 | 108,114 | -142,578 |
| France | 82,456 | 32,680 | -49,776 |
| Latvia | 17,720 | 70,326 | +52,606 |
| Lithuania | 26,525 | 14,138 | -12,387 |
| Italy | 31,104 | 0 | -31,104 |
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 | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 1,168,587 |
| Other | 13,878 |
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) | 723,181 | 445,406 | -277,775 |
| Other | 9,258 | 4,620 | -4,638 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 719,968 |
| Dover | 315,429 |
| Portsmouth | 120,015 |
| 000 | 13,878 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,175 |
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 | 451,628 | 268,340 | -183,288 |
| Dover | 157,088 | 158,341 | +1,253 |
| Portsmouth | 105,630 | 14,385 | -91,245 |
| 000 | 9,258 | 4,620 | -4,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,835 | 4,340 | -4,495 |
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 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 34 |
| GALLIANCE UK LIMITED | 21 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 16 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 15 |
| ADM TRADE LIMITED | 12 |
| REPERTOIRE CULINAIRE LIMITED | 9 |
| J.F. EDWARDS (SMITHFIELD) LIMITED | 6 |
| KNOWL END FARM 143 LTD | 1 |
| NATOORA LTD | 1 |
| BARRADALE EGGS LIMITED | 1 |
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 | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,347 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,526 | 1,821 | -4,705 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,496 | 0 | -3,496 |
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 | 8,270 |
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 | 6,469 | 1,801 | -4,668 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 8,347 |
| Air transport | 3,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 6,526 | 1,821 | -4,705 |
| Air transport | 3,496 | 0 | -3,496 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 8,347 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 6,526 | 1,821 | -4,705 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,496 | 0 | -3,496 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 040729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eggs from birds other than chickens, intended for breeding