Import/export HS code 16029091: Sheep meat products
Processed or preserved meat from sheep
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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 | 7,844,818 |
| Germany | 3,113,660 |
| Romania | 1,914,352 |
| France | 1,016,470 |
| Greece | 804,612 |
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 | 4,929,503 | 2,915,315 | -2,014,188 |
| Germany | 1,431,052 | 1,682,608 | +251,556 |
| Romania | 1,004,924 | 909,428 | -95,496 |
| France | 540,699 | 475,771 | -64,928 |
| Greece | 375,055 | 429,557 | +54,502 |
| Spain | 133,041 | 176,161 | +43,120 |
| Netherlands | 118,015 | 0 | -118,015 |
| Czechia | 53,401 | 0 | -53,401 |
| Italy | 30,028 | 5,158 | -24,870 |
| Poland | 0 | 17,863 | +17,863 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,567,140 |
| Germany | 3,107,767 |
| Romania | 1,914,352 |
| France | 950,148 |
| Greece | 806,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,718,810 | 2,848,330 | -1,870,480 |
| Germany | 1,426,855 | 1,680,912 | +254,057 |
| Romania | 1,004,924 | 909,428 | -95,496 |
| France | 550,663 | 399,485 | -151,178 |
| Greece | 375,055 | 431,253 | +56,198 |
| Spain | 154,007 | 231,014 | +77,007 |
| Czechia | 53,401 | 0 | -53,401 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 26,327 | +26,327 |
| Poland | 0 | 12,969 | +12,969 |
| Italy | 4,398 | 5,158 | +760 |
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 | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 14,777,183 |
| Other | 390,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,150 |
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) | 8,251,935 | 6,525,248 | -1,726,687 |
| Other | 323,408 | 66,985 | -256,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,522 | 19,628 | -21,894 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,744,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,309,280 |
| Dover | 2,302,594 |
| Milford | 855,628 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 519,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,641,638 | 2,103,254 | -1,538,384 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,984,473 | 2,324,807 | +340,334 |
| Dover | 1,101,220 | 1,201,374 | +100,154 |
| Milford | 459,142 | 396,486 | -62,656 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 403,213 | 116,299 | -286,914 |
| Liverpool Docks | 312,882 | 140,710 | -172,172 |
| 000 | 323,408 | 66,985 | -256,423 |
| Fishguard | 145,171 | 207,880 | +62,709 |
| ZLC | 141,940 | 0 | -141,940 |
| Harwich | 58,896 | 4,901 | -53,995 |
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 | 24 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FLYING TRADE LIMITED | 45 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 43 |
| DAWN FARM FOODS (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| DUNBIA (UK) | 40 |
| EURO FROZEN FOODS LTD | 26 |
| HELLENIC SUPPLIES LTD | 25 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| PATHOS FOOD LTD | 23 |
| DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED | 22 |
| ORMOS TRADES LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 2,042,254 |
| Netherlands | 1,686,676 |
| France | 1,633,257 |
| Germany | 699,123 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 238,719 |
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 | 1,132,173 | 910,081 | -222,092 |
| Netherlands | 1,270,346 | 416,330 | -854,016 |
| France | 903,023 | 730,234 | -172,789 |
| Germany | 396,875 | 302,248 | -94,627 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 53,669 | 185,050 | +131,381 |
| Spain | 95,014 | 94,235 | -779 |
| Italy | 65,422 | 0 | -65,422 |
| Sweden | 52,938 | 5,166 | -47,772 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,931 | 10,644 | +713 |
| Canada | 0 | 20,023 | +20,023 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 648,538 |
| Ireland | 20,600 |
| XI | 3,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 378,468 | 270,070 | -108,398 |
| Ireland | 9,575 | 11,025 | +1,450 |
| XI | 3,276 | 203 | -3,073 |
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) | 5,724,009 |
| Other | 672,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 298,170 |
| Air transport | 2,503 |
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) | 3,535,868 | 2,188,141 | -1,347,727 |
| Other | 391,319 | 281,298 | -110,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,118 | 223,052 | +147,934 |
| Air transport | 2,503 | 0 | -2,503 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,115,662 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,304,189 |
| 000 | 672,617 |
| Southampton | 190,322 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,151 |
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 | 2,648,170 | 1,467,492 | -1,180,678 |
| Liverpool Docks | 705,538 | 598,651 | -106,887 |
| 000 | 391,319 | 281,298 | -110,021 |
| Southampton | 59,068 | 131,254 | +72,186 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,850 | 36,301 | -30,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,587 | 71,775 | +59,188 |
| Holyhead | 48,297 | 33,622 | -14,675 |
| Plymouth | 15,675 | 31,350 | +15,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,620 | 3,874 | -33,746 |
| Heysham | 0 | 25,802 | +25,802 |
Quick facts
HS code: 16029091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed or preserved meat from sheep