Import/export HS code 16023211: Uncooked chicken meat
Raw chicken meat preserved or prepared for cooking
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 130,065,197 |
| Netherlands | 82,256,153 |
| Germany | 43,257,702 |
| Hungary | 15,269,893 |
| Ireland | 15,024,160 |
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 | 58,007,232 | 72,057,965 | +14,050,733 |
| Netherlands | 40,081,996 | 42,174,157 | +2,092,161 |
| Germany | 25,689,460 | 17,568,242 | -8,121,218 |
| Hungary | 7,773,413 | 7,496,480 | -276,933 |
| Ireland | 7,781,117 | 7,243,043 | -538,074 |
| Greece | 6,083,821 | 5,781,740 | -302,081 |
| Brazil | 5,288,158 | 4,436,962 | -851,196 |
| France | 3,355,905 | 4,225,045 | +869,140 |
| Romania | 805,918 | 1,810,836 | +1,004,918 |
| Spain | 861,412 | 147,091 | -714,321 |
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 | 129,280,209 |
| Netherlands | 80,233,840 |
| Germany | 42,111,694 |
| Hungary | 15,610,451 |
| Greece | 12,448,852 |
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 | 57,468,022 | 71,812,187 | +14,344,165 |
| Netherlands | 38,625,448 | 41,608,392 | +2,982,944 |
| Germany | 25,145,366 | 16,966,328 | -8,179,038 |
| Hungary | 7,982,095 | 7,628,356 | -353,739 |
| Greece | 6,448,904 | 5,999,948 | -448,956 |
| Brazil | 5,288,158 | 4,436,962 | -851,196 |
| France | 3,202,300 | 4,113,803 | +911,503 |
| Ireland | 2,819,963 | 3,301,506 | +481,543 |
| Romania | 825,451 | 1,833,143 | +1,007,692 |
| Spain | 862,379 | 141,533 | -720,846 |
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 | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 263,326,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,498,506 |
| Other | 11,837,224 |
| Air transport | 21,963 |
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) | 127,242,269 | 136,084,171 | +8,841,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,060,167 | 22,438,339 | +378,172 |
| Other | 6,768,481 | 5,068,743 | -1,699,738 |
| Air transport | 21,963 | 0 | -21,963 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 108,934,087 |
| Harwich | 34,270,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,795,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,058,558 |
| Killingholme | 28,525,426 |
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 | 51,630,279 | 57,303,808 | +5,673,529 |
| Harwich | 16,028,431 | 18,242,376 | +2,213,945 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,734,965 | 18,060,826 | +2,325,861 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,442,257 | 20,616,301 | +11,174,044 |
| Killingholme | 19,574,274 | 8,951,152 | -10,623,122 |
| Felixstowe | 11,815,225 | 11,913,170 | +97,945 |
| Hull | 6,753,293 | 5,965,443 | -787,850 |
| 000 | 6,768,481 | 5,068,743 | -1,699,738 |
| London | 5,935,900 | 5,027,263 | -908,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,390,176 | 2,975,426 | -2,414,750 |
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 | 71 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| Other personal service activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
| 2025-07 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
| PENASUL UK LIMITED | 49 |
| MORLINY FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| BEST FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 47 |
| ICELAND FOODS LIMITED | 46 |
| JAN ZANDBERGEN UK LTD | 45 |
| HELLENIC SUPPLIES LTD | 44 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 41 |
| OSPREY FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 8,417,725 |
| Italy | 541,551 |
| Spain | 489,549 |
| Netherlands | 354,995 |
| Poland | 287,560 |
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 | 4,023,266 | 4,394,459 | +371,193 |
| Italy | 119,751 | 421,800 | +302,049 |
| Spain | 107,273 | 382,276 | +275,003 |
| Netherlands | 151,537 | 203,458 | +51,921 |
| Poland | 162,266 | 125,294 | -36,972 |
| Norway | 45,674 | 157,454 | +111,780 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 77,943 | 113,110 | +35,167 |
| Germany | 41,298 | 136,106 | +94,808 |
| Portugal | 6,923 | 95,136 | +88,213 |
| Cyprus | 39,458 | 32,257 | -7,201 |
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 | 7,112,432 |
| Ireland | 245,012 |
| Germany | 155,472 |
| XU | 97,745 |
| Netherlands | 81,307 |
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 | 3,565,513 | 3,546,919 | -18,594 |
| Ireland | 144,662 | 100,350 | -44,312 |
| Germany | 85,548 | 69,924 | -15,624 |
| XU | 31,856 | 65,889 | +34,033 |
| Netherlands | 43,523 | 37,784 | -5,739 |
| Poland | 53,413 | 11,772 | -41,641 |
| Hungary | 15,231 | 5,939 | -9,292 |
| Italy | 1,023 | 0 | -1,023 |
| Bulgaria | 50 | 0 | -50 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 7,779,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,985,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 418,889 |
| Air transport | 4,356 |
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 | 3,940,819 | 3,838,577 | -102,242 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 819,063 | 2,166,693 | +1,347,630 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 206,137 | 212,752 | +6,615 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,356 | +4,356 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,779,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,619,974 |
| Holyhead | 697,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 205,909 |
| Southampton | 170,410 |
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 | 3,940,819 | 3,838,577 | -102,242 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 297,478 | 1,322,496 | +1,025,018 |
| Holyhead | 164,348 | 533,329 | +368,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,074 | 158,835 | +111,761 |
| Southampton | 126,680 | 43,730 | -82,950 |
| Dover | 166,085 | 3,166 | -162,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,238 | 114,418 | +64,180 |
| Harwich | 75,802 | 54,746 | -21,056 |
| Felixstowe | 11,474 | 70,649 | +59,175 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,826 | 31,322 | -17,504 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16023211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw chicken meat preserved or prepared for cooking