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 | 122,903,651 |
| Germany | 84,884,684 |
| Thailand | 74,365,453 |
| Ireland | 54,712,663 |
| Netherlands | 27,204,154 |
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 | 66,708,348 | 56,195,303 | -10,513,045 |
| Germany | 37,597,741 | 47,286,943 | +9,689,202 |
| Thailand | 37,245,342 | 37,120,111 | -125,231 |
| Ireland | 24,813,739 | 29,898,924 | +5,085,185 |
| Netherlands | 15,174,116 | 12,030,038 | -3,144,078 |
| France | 18,929,871 | 7,558,319 | -11,371,552 |
| Denmark | 6,934,701 | 7,482,292 | +547,591 |
| Brazil | 7,080,337 | 6,473,063 | -607,274 |
| Hungary | 4,999,896 | 5,018,762 | +18,866 |
| China | 2,979,121 | 3,215,905 | +236,784 |
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 | 134,619,863 |
| Thailand | 75,441,574 |
| Germany | 71,511,177 |
| Ireland | 32,858,213 |
| Netherlands | 24,438,631 |
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 | 68,758,118 | 65,861,745 | -2,896,373 |
| Thailand | 38,380,428 | 37,061,146 | -1,319,282 |
| Germany | 34,560,193 | 36,950,984 | +2,390,791 |
| Ireland | 13,667,863 | 19,190,350 | +5,522,487 |
| Netherlands | 13,311,568 | 11,127,063 | -2,184,505 |
| France | 17,092,316 | 6,557,900 | -10,534,416 |
| Denmark | 7,111,720 | 7,478,528 | +366,808 |
| Brazil | 7,106,679 | 6,517,076 | -589,603 |
| Hungary | 4,999,896 | 4,965,508 | -34,388 |
| China | 2,988,258 | 3,215,654 | +227,396 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North 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 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| 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) | 293,826,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,164,451 |
| Other | 50,230,034 |
| Air transport | 103,738 |
| Road transport | 65,255 |
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) | 153,686,896 | 140,139,639 | -13,547,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,022,264 | 56,142,187 | +3,119,923 |
| Other | 26,010,778 | 24,219,256 | -1,791,522 |
| Air transport | 41,424 | 62,314 | +20,890 |
| Road transport | 65,255 | 0 | -65,255 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 180,321,880 |
| 000 | 50,230,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,706,864 |
| Felixstowe | 33,609,865 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,068,943 |
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 | 95,782,784 | 84,539,096 | -11,243,688 |
| 000 | 26,010,778 | 24,219,256 | -1,791,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,421,287 | 17,285,577 | -9,135,710 |
| Felixstowe | 18,317,799 | 15,292,066 | -3,025,733 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,781,915 | 18,287,028 | +5,505,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,123,603 | 12,620,594 | +4,496,991 |
| Southampton | 9,904,736 | 10,049,866 | +145,130 |
| Hull | 9,405,544 | 10,065,550 | +660,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,744,180 | 8,461,967 | -282,213 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,150,276 | 6,861,254 | -1,289,022 |
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 | 90 |
| Manufacture of food products | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 60 |
| 2025-08 | 57 |
| 2025-07 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VESTEY FOODS UK LIMITED | 66 |
| MEADOWVALE FOODS LTD | 65 |
| PENASUL UK LIMITED | 63 |
| CP FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| TYSON FOODS PRODUCT SOLUTIONS LTD | 60 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 59 |
| IMPORTO LIMITED | 58 |
| OAKFIELD (FOODS) LIMITED | 57 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 57 |
| FOOD TRAC LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 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 | 32,394,427 |
| France | 9,524,596 |
| Poland | 6,991,702 |
| Germany | 6,666,325 |
| Italy | 4,782,909 |
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 | 20,597,697 | 11,796,730 | -8,800,967 |
| France | 7,738,400 | 1,786,196 | -5,952,204 |
| Poland | 6,991,702 | 0 | -6,991,702 |
| Germany | 2,994,854 | 3,671,471 | +676,617 |
| Italy | 1,640,242 | 3,142,667 | +1,502,425 |
| Portugal | 1,902,246 | 1,646,434 | -255,812 |
| Netherlands | 2,872,026 | 20,421 | -2,851,605 |
| Spain | 615,770 | 825,477 | +209,707 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 271,244 | 310,192 | +38,948 |
| Belgium | 212,637 | 139,766 | -72,871 |
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 | 6,521,482 |
| XU | 1,828,475 |
| Brazil | 712,083 |
| Poland | 219,824 |
| Germany | 74,329 |
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 | 2,744,867 | 3,776,615 | +1,031,748 |
| XU | 1,094,930 | 733,545 | -361,385 |
| Brazil | 415,611 | 296,472 | -119,139 |
| Poland | 89,774 | 130,050 | +40,276 |
| Germany | 29,666 | 44,663 | +14,997 |
| Ireland | 12,182 | 33,504 | +21,322 |
| Thailand | 12,385 | 7,847 | -4,538 |
| Netherlands | 5,599 | 1,620 | -3,979 |
| France | 6,769 | 0 | -6,769 |
| Malaysia | 1,635 | 0 | -1,635 |
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) | 57,022,507 |
| Other | 9,442,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,421,107 |
| Road transport | 184,743 |
| 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) | 38,785,604 | 18,236,903 | -20,548,701 |
| Other | 4,418,025 | 5,024,506 | +606,481 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,887,071 | 534,036 | -2,353,035 |
| Road transport | 184,743 | 0 | -184,743 |
| 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 | 25,901,593 |
| Holyhead | 12,916,123 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,767,278 |
| 000 | 9,442,531 |
| Harwich | 8,324,063 |
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 | 15,536,239 | 10,365,354 | -5,170,885 |
| Holyhead | 10,327,439 | 2,588,684 | -7,738,755 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,206,757 | 4,560,521 | -1,646,236 |
| 000 | 4,418,025 | 5,024,506 | +606,481 |
| Harwich | 8,324,063 | 0 | -8,324,063 |
| London | 0 | 558,612 | +558,612 |
| Eurotunnel | 557,345 | 0 | -557,345 |
| Southampton | 349,599 | 156,823 | -192,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,680 | 272,611 | +249,931 |
| Dover | 235,230 | 4,517 | -230,713 |
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