Import/export HS code 0506: Bones and horn-cores, cleaned or treated
Unworked bones and horn-cores, cleaned, defatted, or treated with acid. Also includes bone powder and waste
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 31,874,890 |
| Ireland | 1,855,814 |
| Netherlands | 75,832 |
| Germany | 75,637 |
| France | 31,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,929,155 | 6,945,735 | -17,983,420 |
| Ireland | 1,282,376 | 573,438 | -708,938 |
| Netherlands | 34,082 | 41,750 | +7,668 |
| Germany | 74,353 | 1,284 | -73,069 |
| France | 31,106 | 0 | -31,106 |
| New Zealand | 11,145 | 14,517 | +3,372 |
| China | 23,982 | 0 | -23,982 |
| Sweden | 0 | 19,453 | +19,453 |
| Poland | 14,273 | 0 | -14,273 |
| Spain | 8,758 | 4,783 | -3,975 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 31,866,617 |
| Ireland | 1,674,279 |
| New Zealand | 87,912 |
| Netherlands | 46,643 |
| France | 28,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,921,781 | 6,944,836 | -17,976,945 |
| Ireland | 1,178,296 | 495,983 | -682,313 |
| New Zealand | 31,645 | 56,267 | +24,622 |
| Netherlands | 46,643 | 0 | -46,643 |
| France | 28,776 | 0 | -28,776 |
| United Kingdom | 23,982 | 0 | -23,982 |
| Spain | 23,112 | 0 | -23,112 |
| Sweden | 0 | 19,453 | +19,453 |
| Turkey | 18,837 | 0 | -18,837 |
| Germany | 12,410 | 1,284 | -11,126 |
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 | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 32,765,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,058,274 |
| Other | 181,541 |
| Air transport | 26,440 |
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) | 25,739,200 | 7,026,680 | -18,712,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 565,949 | 492,325 | -73,624 |
| Other | 104,085 | 77,456 | -26,629 |
| Air transport | 4,083 | 22,357 | +18,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 29,609,078 |
| Dover | 1,859,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,453,417 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 473,050 |
| 000 | 181,541 |
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 | 22,669,699 | 6,939,379 | -15,730,320 |
| Dover | 1,837,934 | 21,399 | -1,816,535 |
| Liverpool Docks | 968,531 | 484,886 | -483,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 473,050 | 0 | -473,050 |
| 000 | 104,085 | 77,456 | -26,629 |
| Holyhead | 151,353 | 2,792 | -148,561 |
| Felixstowe | 65,192 | 13,093 | -52,099 |
| Harwich | 19,885 | 41,994 | +22,109 |
| Heysham | 35,905 | 6,540 | -29,365 |
| Purfleet | 39,094 | 899 | -38,195 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTVLEES (G.B.) LIMITED | 37 |
| TMC GROUP UK LTD | 23 |
| GREEN LABEL FOODS LTD. | 16 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 14 |
| NORE VALLEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| DL FOODS LTD | 10 |
| QUAY MEATS LIMITED | 9 |
| ANIFORTE UK LTD | 7 |
| TRIXIE UK PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,081,214 |
| Netherlands | 320,413 |
| Ghana | 290,801 |
| Germany | 226,031 |
| Taiwan | 136,849 |
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 | 2,288,426 | 1,792,788 | -495,638 |
| Netherlands | 174,875 | 145,538 | -29,337 |
| Ghana | 25,457 | 265,344 | +239,887 |
| Germany | 109,368 | 116,663 | +7,295 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 136,849 | +136,849 |
| Denmark | 1,124 | 49,409 | +48,285 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 32,261 | +32,261 |
| Israel | 12,071 | 0 | -12,071 |
| United States | 0 | 7,055 | +7,055 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,691 | +4,691 |
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 | 2,650,689 |
| Poland | 134,618 |
| Ireland | 81,297 |
| China | 567 |
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 | 1,649,059 | 1,001,630 | -647,429 |
| Poland | 69,005 | 65,613 | -3,392 |
| Ireland | 48,837 | 32,460 | -16,377 |
| China | 567 | 0 | -567 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,867,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,816,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 471,982 |
| Air transport | 10,248 |
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 | 1,767,468 | 1,099,703 | -667,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 805,325 | 1,011,656 | +206,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,528 | 434,454 | +396,926 |
| Air transport | 1,000 | 9,248 | +8,248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,867,171 |
| Holyhead | 1,364,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 325,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,415 |
| Felixstowe | 110,268 |
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 | 1,767,468 | 1,099,703 | -667,765 |
| Holyhead | 538,767 | 825,879 | +287,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,796 | 150,302 | -24,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,071 | 265,344 | +253,273 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 110,268 | +110,268 |
| Milford | 47,511 | 0 | -47,511 |
| Heysham | 13,480 | 30,317 | +16,837 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 32,261 | +32,261 |
| Southampton | 0 | 26,581 | +26,581 |
| Portsmouth | 25,457 | 0 | -25,457 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 0506
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unworked bones and horn-cores, cleaned, defatted, or treated with acid. Also includes bone powder and waste