Import/export HS code 0511: Animal products not listed elsewhere
Dead animals from Chapter 1 or 3, not safe for human consumption, and other unspecified animal products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 38,923,843 |
| United States | 37,549,239 |
| Ireland | 30,323,980 |
| China | 23,302,663 |
| Germany | 10,396,505 |
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 | 19,721,195 | 19,202,648 | -518,547 |
| United States | 17,404,036 | 20,145,203 | +2,741,167 |
| Ireland | 14,616,625 | 15,707,355 | +1,090,730 |
| China | 13,196,841 | 10,105,822 | -3,091,019 |
| Germany | 6,880,013 | 3,516,492 | -3,363,521 |
| Canada | 4,585,866 | 4,675,096 | +89,230 |
| France | 2,770,536 | 2,065,785 | -704,751 |
| Australia | 1,259,311 | 1,689,046 | +429,735 |
| Spain | 1,301,863 | 1,548,507 | +246,644 |
| Denmark | 1,340,572 | 1,341,425 | +853 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 38,700,501 |
| Netherlands | 37,183,285 |
| China | 24,496,799 |
| Ireland | 21,710,235 |
| Canada | 8,779,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18,226,980 | 20,473,521 | +2,246,541 |
| Netherlands | 18,960,921 | 18,222,364 | -738,557 |
| China | 13,695,773 | 10,801,026 | -2,894,747 |
| Ireland | 10,114,237 | 11,595,998 | +1,481,761 |
| Canada | 4,078,978 | 4,700,568 | +621,590 |
| Germany | 5,252,876 | 3,020,626 | -2,232,250 |
| France | 2,287,520 | 1,909,530 | -377,990 |
| Poland | 2,416,065 | 1,129,217 | -1,286,848 |
| Australia | 1,262,149 | 1,688,471 | +426,322 |
| Spain | 1,298,399 | 1,643,738 | +345,339 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +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) | 77,255,184 |
| Air transport | 59,474,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,273,666 |
| Other | 9,025,948 |
| Rail transport | 20,747 |
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) | 40,399,197 | 36,855,987 | -3,543,210 |
| Air transport | 28,627,948 | 30,846,599 | +2,218,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,653,474 | 14,620,192 | -1,033,282 |
| Other | 4,906,330 | 4,119,618 | -786,712 |
| Rail transport | 20,747 | 0 | -20,747 |
| Road transport | 19,295 | 0 | -19,295 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,306,040 |
| Eurotunnel | 28,189,392 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,006,527 |
| Dover | 20,375,520 |
| Felixstowe | 17,158,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,426,589 | 15,879,451 | +2,452,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,774,116 | 14,415,276 | +641,160 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,541,472 | 10,465,055 | -76,417 |
| Dover | 11,404,784 | 8,970,736 | -2,434,048 |
| Felixstowe | 9,564,460 | 7,594,177 | -1,970,283 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,455,003 | 5,529,342 | -2,925,661 |
| Holyhead | 2,760,322 | 6,554,180 | +3,793,858 |
| 000 | 4,906,330 | 4,119,618 | -786,712 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,965,253 | 2,899,253 | -66,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,491,458 | 2,366,240 | -125,218 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 13 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPICAL MARINE CENTRE LIMITED | 84 |
| GREYLAG HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 83 |
| GENUS PLC | 59 |
| KIEZEBRINK UK LIMITED | 48 |
| PEREGRINE LIVEFOODS LTD | 48 |
| AQUADIP UK LTD | 48 |
| BUITELAAR FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| BELLA & DUKE LIMITED | 45 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 44 |
| ACC-SEL GENETICS 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 | 52 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 25,811,147 |
| Netherlands | 16,903,330 |
| Germany | 11,092,839 |
| Ireland | 9,035,336 |
| United States | 8,338,964 |
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 | 14,680,885 | 11,130,262 | -3,550,623 |
| Netherlands | 8,360,662 | 8,542,668 | +182,006 |
| Germany | 5,477,728 | 5,615,111 | +137,383 |
| Ireland | 5,545,576 | 3,489,760 | -2,055,816 |
| United States | 3,584,610 | 4,754,354 | +1,169,744 |
| Italy | 4,239,770 | 3,354,452 | -885,318 |
| Denmark | 3,280,125 | 3,976,626 | +696,501 |
| Spain | 3,735,438 | 1,781,622 | -1,953,816 |
| Poland | 1,863,446 | 2,272,180 | +408,734 |
| Turkey | 2,559,808 | 1,355,819 | -1,203,989 |
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 | 10,695,624 |
| Germany | 102,867 |
| Belgium | 61,055 |
| Ireland | 37,834 |
| China | 24,506 |
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 | 6,949,354 | 3,746,270 | -3,203,084 |
| Germany | 46,234 | 56,633 | +10,399 |
| Belgium | 31,332 | 29,723 | -1,609 |
| Ireland | 37,834 | 0 | -37,834 |
| China | 12,982 | 11,524 | -1,458 |
| Thailand | 5,736 | 5,969 | +233 |
| Czechia | 411 | 1,021 | +610 |
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) | 54,299,310 |
| Air transport | 40,874,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,745,292 |
| Other | 10,988,688 |
| Road transport | 13,122 |
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) | 27,238,692 | 27,060,618 | -178,074 |
| Air transport | 22,071,573 | 18,802,639 | -3,268,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,467,850 | 7,277,442 | +809,592 |
| Other | 7,116,661 | 3,872,027 | -3,244,634 |
| Road transport | 13,122 | 0 | -13,122 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,620 | +5,620 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,688,738 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,383,892 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,397,835 |
| 000 | 10,988,688 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,818,386 |
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 | 16,730,524 | 15,958,214 | -772,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,250,467 | 7,133,425 | -117,042 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,424,605 | 5,973,230 | -451,375 |
| 000 | 7,116,661 | 3,872,027 | -3,244,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,153,337 | 5,665,049 | +511,712 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,602,670 | 3,694,879 | -2,907,791 |
| Dover | 3,542,695 | 3,905,142 | +362,447 |
| Felixstowe | 4,157,980 | 2,661,339 | -1,496,641 |
| Portsmouth | 1,368,187 | 1,166,301 | -201,886 |
| Belfast Port | 46,015 | 2,262,401 | +2,216,386 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 0511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dead animals from Chapter 1 or 3, not safe for human consumption, and other unspecified animal products