Import/export HS code 04079010: Poultry eggs in shell
Eggs from poultry, such as ducks or geese, in shell
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 3,623,400 |
| Spain | 3,266,095 |
| China | 933,139 |
| Ireland | 546,069 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 169,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,726,219 | 897,181 | -1,829,038 |
| Spain | 2,116,123 | 1,149,972 | -966,151 |
| China | 361,197 | 571,942 | +210,745 |
| Ireland | 197,482 | 348,587 | +151,105 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 149,177 | 20,065 | -129,112 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 58,387 | +58,387 |
| Italy | 44,948 | 0 | -44,948 |
| France | 24,782 | 0 | -24,782 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 3,655,116 |
| Spain | 3,043,406 |
| China | 1,147,329 |
| Ukraine | 58,387 |
| France | 23,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,533,752 | 1,121,364 | -1,412,388 |
| Spain | 2,117,617 | 925,789 | -1,191,828 |
| China | 555,322 | 592,007 | +36,685 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 58,387 | +58,387 |
| France | 23,288 | 0 | -23,288 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +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) | 6,842,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,085,325 |
| Other | 738,536 |
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) | 4,719,605 | 2,122,596 | -2,597,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 510,374 | 574,951 | +64,577 |
| Other | 389,949 | 348,587 | -41,362 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,051,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,002,591 |
| Felixstowe | 1,160,768 |
| 000 | 738,536 |
| Killingholme | 486,256 |
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 | 1,971,767 | 1,079,894 | -891,873 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,283,937 | 718,654 | -1,565,283 |
| Felixstowe | 510,374 | 650,394 | +140,020 |
| 000 | 389,949 | 348,587 | -41,362 |
| Killingholme | 237,651 | 248,605 | +10,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,595 | 0 | -107,595 |
| Hull | 42,680 | 0 | -42,680 |
| Portsmouth | 41,602 | 0 | -41,602 |
| Harwich | 34,373 | 0 | -34,373 |
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 | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GALLIANCE UK LIMITED | 24 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 18 |
| J.F. EDWARDS (SMITHFIELD) LIMITED | 9 |
| BARTON AND REDMAN LIMITED | 4 |
| FIELDS FARM EGGS LIMITED | 1 |
| BC DIETS UK LTD | 1 |
| FRESHFIELDS FARM EGGS LIMITED | 1 |
| EGGCO LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 3,969,155 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 78,714 |
| Qatar | 58,492 |
| Denmark | 950 |
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 | 1,987,082 | 1,982,073 | -5,009 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 56,906 | 21,808 | -35,098 |
| Qatar | 58,492 | 0 | -58,492 |
| Denmark | 950 | 0 | -950 |
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 | 3,849,511 |
| Ireland | 20,542 |
| Italy | 475 |
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 | 1,943,764 | 1,905,747 | -38,017 |
| Ireland | 20,542 | 0 | -20,542 |
| Italy | 0 | 475 | +475 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,960,234 |
| Air transport | 138,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,921 |
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 | 1,978,161 | 1,982,073 | +3,912 |
| Air transport | 116,348 | 21,808 | -94,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,921 | 0 | -8,921 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,960,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,714 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 58,492 |
| Holyhead | 8,921 |
| ZLC | 950 |
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 | 1,978,161 | 1,982,073 | +3,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,906 | 21,808 | -35,098 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 58,492 | 0 | -58,492 |
| Holyhead | 8,921 | 0 | -8,921 |
| ZLC | 950 | 0 | -950 |
Quick facts
HS code: 04079010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eggs from poultry, such as ducks or geese, in shell