Import/export HS code 160239: Various poultry meat products
Processed or preserved meat from other poultry, not including turkey or chicken
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 31,070,776 |
| Thailand | 25,367,119 |
| Ireland | 9,411,505 |
| Poland | 4,591,734 |
| Belgium | 2,622,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 18,639,733 | 12,431,043 | -6,208,690 |
| Thailand | 13,168,895 | 12,198,224 | -970,671 |
| Ireland | 4,973,151 | 4,438,354 | -534,797 |
| Poland | 2,648,797 | 1,942,937 | -705,860 |
| Belgium | 1,503,929 | 1,118,791 | -385,138 |
| Greece | 1,078,556 | 781,904 | -296,652 |
| Hungary | 1,141,827 | 568,355 | -573,472 |
| France | 919,152 | 560,643 | -358,509 |
| Germany | 202,540 | 605,982 | +403,442 |
| Netherlands | 473,019 | 271,793 | -201,226 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 31,333,179 |
| Thailand | 25,753,958 |
| Poland | 4,618,916 |
| Belgium | 2,429,598 |
| Hungary | 2,127,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 19,247,703 | 12,085,476 | -7,162,227 |
| Thailand | 13,097,367 | 12,656,591 | -440,776 |
| Poland | 2,663,261 | 1,955,655 | -707,606 |
| Belgium | 1,414,393 | 1,015,205 | -399,188 |
| Hungary | 1,361,319 | 766,226 | -595,093 |
| Greece | 1,092,642 | 946,753 | -145,889 |
| Ireland | 728,630 | 604,472 | -124,158 |
| France | 769,822 | 415,469 | -354,353 |
| Germany | 193,075 | 503,239 | +310,164 |
| Italy | 229,687 | 377,221 | +147,534 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 6 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,496,726 |
| Other | 17,526,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,540,845 |
| Air transport | 1,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,082,922 | 20,413,804 | -6,669,118 |
| Other | 9,745,856 | 7,780,956 | -1,964,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,027,578 | 7,513,267 | -1,514,311 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,908 | +1,908 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 44,192,618 |
| 000 | 17,526,812 |
| Dover | 6,272,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,106,449 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,393,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,382,132 | 18,810,486 | -6,571,646 |
| 000 | 9,745,856 | 7,780,956 | -1,964,900 |
| Dover | 3,241,237 | 3,030,996 | -210,241 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,158,606 | 1,947,843 | -210,763 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,246,616 | 1,146,812 | -99,804 |
| Harwich | 1,375,041 | 92,351 | -1,282,690 |
| Holyhead | 609,748 | 525,677 | -84,071 |
| Southampton | 463,806 | 577,276 | +113,470 |
| London Gateway Port | 404,089 | 583,582 | +179,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 815,216 | 153,979 | -661,237 |
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 | 81 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 22 |
| Manufacture of food products | 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 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
| 2025-07 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H. SMITH FOOD GROUP PLC | 89 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 77 |
| CP FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| SINO INTERNATIONAL TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| PATHOS FOOD LTD | 46 |
| AGORA GREEK DELICACIES LTD | 46 |
| JAN ZANDBERGEN UK LTD | 45 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 44 |
| WESTBRIDGE FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| SILVER HILL DUCK (UK) LTD | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 10,967,490 |
| Gibraltar | 713,298 |
| Sweden | 238,469 |
| Cayman Islands | 173,920 |
| Belgium | 158,579 |
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 | 5,764,410 | 5,203,080 | -561,330 |
| Gibraltar | 423,140 | 290,158 | -132,982 |
| Sweden | 15,591 | 222,878 | +207,287 |
| Cayman Islands | 130,629 | 43,291 | -87,338 |
| Belgium | 139,813 | 18,766 | -121,047 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 59,346 | 46,239 | -13,107 |
| France | 0 | 84,708 | +84,708 |
| Netherlands | 65,938 | 5,400 | -60,538 |
| Spain | 0 | 61,553 | +61,553 |
| Iceland | 32,478 | 28,961 | -3,517 |
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 | 2,317,964 |
| Ireland | 199,576 |
| XU | 146,684 |
| Thailand | 79,178 |
| Brazil | 33,216 |
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 | 1,181,183 | 1,136,781 | -44,402 |
| Ireland | 181,180 | 18,396 | -162,784 |
| XU | 91,930 | 54,754 | -37,176 |
| Thailand | 31,220 | 47,958 | +16,738 |
| Brazil | 8,297 | 24,919 | +16,622 |
| China | 5,391 | 8,465 | +3,074 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,880 | +7,880 |
| Germany | 1,097 | 3,387 | +2,290 |
| France | 2,793 | 1,610 | -1,183 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,331 | +1,331 |
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) | 8,546,407 |
| Other | 2,810,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,393,191 |
| Air transport | 131,773 |
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) | 4,449,963 | 4,096,444 | -353,519 |
| Other | 1,503,902 | 1,306,443 | -197,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 752,386 | 640,805 | -111,581 |
| Air transport | 83,397 | 48,376 | -35,021 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,514,073 |
| 000 | 2,810,345 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,548,733 |
| London | 713,301 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 534,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,087,449 | 3,426,624 | +339,175 |
| 000 | 1,503,902 | 1,306,443 | -197,459 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,173,963 | 374,770 | -799,193 |
| London | 423,143 | 290,158 | -132,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,191 | 330,355 | +126,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,350 | 123,107 | +24,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,081 | 48,376 | -29,705 |
| Southampton | 90,071 | 34,920 | -55,151 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 95,243 | +95,243 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,791 | 20,064 | -53,727 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 160239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed or preserved meat from other poultry, not including turkey or chicken