Import/export HS code 16024990: Various meat preparations
Various processed or preserved meat items, not elsewhere specified
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,724,620 |
| Romania | 2,485,048 |
| Spain | 2,359,620 |
| Netherlands | 2,251,870 |
| Poland | 897,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,263,983 | 1,460,637 | +196,654 |
| Romania | 2,012,293 | 472,755 | -1,539,538 |
| Spain | 1,002,936 | 1,356,684 | +353,748 |
| Netherlands | 996,803 | 1,255,067 | +258,264 |
| Poland | 454,997 | 442,609 | -12,388 |
| France | 265,038 | 213,023 | -52,015 |
| Germany | 203,555 | 267,331 | +63,776 |
| Italy | 138,846 | 92,347 | -46,499 |
| Greece | 122,522 | 41,093 | -81,429 |
| Bulgaria | 85,117 | 16,589 | -68,528 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 2,729,412 |
| Spain | 2,502,726 |
| Netherlands | 2,222,434 |
| Ireland | 1,618,780 |
| Poland | 913,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2,170,371 | 559,041 | -1,611,330 |
| Spain | 1,069,475 | 1,433,251 | +363,776 |
| Netherlands | 995,442 | 1,226,992 | +231,550 |
| Ireland | 670,898 | 947,882 | +276,984 |
| Poland | 463,803 | 449,269 | -14,534 |
| Germany | 93,724 | 131,520 | +37,796 |
| Greece | 122,522 | 41,093 | -81,429 |
| Italy | 72,273 | 56,971 | -15,302 |
| Bulgaria | 85,117 | 16,589 | -68,528 |
| Portugal | 30,022 | 63,152 | +33,130 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 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 - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 10,305,966 |
| Other | 1,516,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 592,467 |
| Air transport | 8,403 |
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) | 5,817,928 | 4,488,038 | -1,329,890 |
| Other | 774,032 | 742,258 | -31,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,086 | 520,381 | +448,295 |
| Air transport | 8,403 | 0 | -8,403 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,672,605 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,952,686 |
| Felixstowe | 1,731,517 |
| 000 | 1,516,290 |
| Holyhead | 1,329,196 |
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 | 2,474,331 | 1,198,274 | -1,276,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,392,470 | 1,560,216 | +167,746 |
| Felixstowe | 1,010,180 | 721,337 | -288,843 |
| 000 | 774,032 | 742,258 | -31,774 |
| Holyhead | 410,590 | 918,606 | +508,016 |
| Harwich | 71,596 | 247,714 | +176,118 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,139 | 14,503 | -161,636 |
| Portsmouth | 50,390 | 136,125 | +85,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,516 | 25,997 | -50,519 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 82,488 | +82,488 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARION TRADING LTD | 47 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| ALIMTEX LTD | 44 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 42 |
| EED (YORKSHIRE) LTD | 38 |
| PERFECT HOMEMADE FOOD LTD | 33 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 27 |
| THE SAUSAGE MAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| GPS FOOD GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 366,614 |
| Spain | 127,903 |
| Romania | 77,978 |
| Bahrain | 67,239 |
| Ireland | 65,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 231,921 | 134,693 | -97,228 |
| Spain | 2,784 | 125,119 | +122,335 |
| Romania | 77,978 | 0 | -77,978 |
| Bahrain | 41,806 | 25,433 | -16,373 |
| Ireland | 45,369 | 20,256 | -25,113 |
| Falkland Islands | 12,742 | 12,161 | -581 |
| India | 15,806 | 0 | -15,806 |
| Netherlands | 3,337 | 0 | -3,337 |
| Sweden | 3,207 | 0 | -3,207 |
| Belgium | 2,784 | 0 | -2,784 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,040 |
| Belgium | 3,367 |
| Ireland | 1,847 |
| XI | 795 |
| Poland | 54 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 21,561 | 10,479 | -11,082 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,367 | +3,367 |
| Ireland | 557 | 1,290 | +733 |
| XI | 22 | 773 | +751 |
| Poland | 54 | 0 | -54 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 479,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,894 |
| Other | 61,329 |
| Air transport | 29,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,702 | 220,996 | -37,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,542 | 86,352 | -21,190 |
| Other | 45,369 | 15,960 | -29,409 |
| Air transport | 29,287 | 0 | -29,287 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 260,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 201,315 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,430 |
| 000 | 61,329 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 185,701 | 74,378 | -111,323 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,794 | 131,521 | +61,727 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,974 | 61,456 | -40,518 |
| 000 | 45,369 | 15,960 | -29,409 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,401 | 0 | -26,401 |
| Portsmouth | 2,784 | 21,582 | +18,798 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,763 | +8,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,686 | +4,686 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 4,084 | +4,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,207 | 0 | -3,207 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16024990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various processed or preserved meat items, not elsewhere specified