Import/export HS code 16023230: Chicken meat with 25-57% poultry
Processed chicken products containing 25-57% poultry meat or offal
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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 | 118,673,739 |
| Germany | 86,215,850 |
| Thailand | 73,243,233 |
| Ireland | 56,062,091 |
| Netherlands | 26,360,617 |
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 | 64,590,309 | 54,083,430 | -10,506,879 |
| Germany | 38,237,199 | 47,978,651 | +9,741,452 |
| Thailand | 37,195,444 | 36,047,789 | -1,147,655 |
| Ireland | 24,868,751 | 31,193,340 | +6,324,589 |
| Netherlands | 13,760,720 | 12,599,897 | -1,160,823 |
| France | 17,469,715 | 7,478,195 | -9,991,520 |
| Denmark | 7,111,324 | 7,162,316 | +50,992 |
| Brazil | 6,928,912 | 6,642,422 | -286,490 |
| Hungary | 4,835,191 | 5,460,183 | +624,992 |
| China | 3,083,818 | 3,151,828 | +68,010 |
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 | 131,031,896 |
| Thailand | 74,319,354 |
| Germany | 72,022,661 |
| Ireland | 34,056,858 |
| Netherlands | 23,618,021 |
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 | 66,744,846 | 64,287,050 | -2,457,796 |
| Thailand | 38,330,530 | 35,988,824 | -2,341,706 |
| Germany | 35,050,824 | 36,971,837 | +1,921,013 |
| Ireland | 13,663,620 | 20,393,238 | +6,729,618 |
| Netherlands | 11,938,845 | 11,679,176 | -259,669 |
| France | 15,627,076 | 6,484,502 | -9,142,574 |
| Denmark | 7,235,452 | 7,158,552 | -76,900 |
| Brazil | 6,951,864 | 6,686,435 | -265,429 |
| Hungary | 4,835,191 | 5,452,290 | +617,099 |
| China | 3,094,701 | 3,149,831 | +55,130 |
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 | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
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 | 11 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 288,916,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,560,488 |
| Other | 49,503,819 |
| Air transport | 103,738 |
| Road transport | 49,526 |
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) | 148,563,674 | 140,353,079 | -8,210,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,100,656 | 57,459,832 | +5,359,176 |
| Other | 27,464,275 | 22,039,544 | -5,424,731 |
| Air transport | 41,424 | 62,314 | +20,890 |
| Road transport | 7,392 | 42,134 | +34,742 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 176,913,400 |
| 000 | 49,503,819 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,256,150 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,378,096 |
| Felixstowe | 32,280,338 |
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 | 93,708,318 | 83,205,082 | -10,503,236 |
| 000 | 27,464,275 | 22,039,544 | -5,424,731 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,121,498 | 17,134,652 | -7,986,846 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,888,180 | 19,489,916 | +6,601,736 |
| Felixstowe | 16,659,164 | 15,621,174 | -1,037,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,162,620 | 13,066,143 | +4,903,523 |
| Southampton | 10,038,055 | 10,028,868 | -9,187 |
| Hull | 8,998,488 | 10,507,585 | +1,509,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,873,707 | 8,137,276 | -736,431 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,874,472 | 7,018,408 | -856,064 |
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 | 88 |
| Manufacture of food products | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 58 |
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 60 |
| 2025-08 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VESTEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 67 |
| MEADOWVALE FOODS LTD | 66 |
| PENASUL UK LIMITED | 64 |
| CP FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
| TYSON FOODS PRODUCT SOLUTIONS LTD | 61 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 60 |
| IMPORTO LIMITED | 59 |
| OAKFIELD (FOODS) LIMITED | 58 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 58 |
| FOOD TRAC LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 31,089,238 |
| France | 7,156,177 |
| Germany | 7,044,895 |
| Poland | 6,710,729 |
| Italy | 5,177,202 |
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 | 19,243,878 | 11,845,360 | -7,398,518 |
| France | 5,567,352 | 1,588,825 | -3,978,527 |
| Germany | 2,974,772 | 4,070,123 | +1,095,351 |
| Poland | 6,683,758 | 26,971 | -6,656,787 |
| Italy | 1,729,983 | 3,447,219 | +1,717,236 |
| Portugal | 1,908,716 | 1,447,450 | -461,266 |
| Netherlands | 2,122,773 | 50,131 | -2,072,642 |
| Spain | 620,827 | 834,339 | +213,512 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 296,274 | 302,547 | +6,273 |
| Belgium | 161,213 | 138,971 | -22,242 |
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 | 6,646,492 |
| Brazil | 673,570 |
| Poland | 219,215 |
| Germany | 70,391 |
| Ireland | 57,168 |
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 | 2,750,769 | 3,895,723 | +1,144,954 |
| Brazil | 375,570 | 298,000 | -77,570 |
| Poland | 103,295 | 115,920 | +12,625 |
| Germany | 28,250 | 42,141 | +13,891 |
| Ireland | 13,295 | 43,873 | +30,578 |
| Thailand | 12,178 | 7,164 | -5,014 |
| France | 5,453 | 0 | -5,453 |
| Netherlands | 1,705 | 1,251 | -454 |
| Malaysia | 1,498 | 0 | -1,498 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 190 | +190 |
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) | 54,090,681 |
| Other | 9,484,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,458,284 |
| Road transport | 72,432 |
| Air transport | 5,723 |
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) | 35,222,941 | 18,867,740 | -16,355,201 |
| Other | 4,477,360 | 5,007,088 | +529,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,918,494 | 539,790 | -1,378,704 |
| Road transport | 72,432 | 0 | -72,432 |
| Air transport | 3,362 | 2,361 | -1,001 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,660,517 |
| Holyhead | 11,855,459 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,492,593 |
| 000 | 9,484,448 |
| Harwich | 7,345,562 |
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 | 13,717,404 | 10,943,113 | -2,774,291 |
| Holyhead | 9,097,118 | 2,758,341 | -6,338,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,071,044 | 4,421,549 | -1,649,495 |
| 000 | 4,477,360 | 5,007,088 | +529,728 |
| Harwich | 7,345,562 | 0 | -7,345,562 |
| London | 0 | 558,612 | +558,612 |
| Southampton | 363,762 | 133,023 | -230,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,359 | 282,577 | +261,218 |
| Eurotunnel | 277,745 | 0 | -277,745 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 139,597 | +139,597 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16023230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed chicken products containing 25-57% poultry meat or offal