Beef carcasses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of beef carcasses by the United Kingdom reached $84.4 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 111 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $151.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $93.3M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $89.2M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $112.2M | 22.9K t |
| 2020 | $121.1M | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $98.7M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $136.2M | 30.8K t |
| 2017 | $151.0M | 35.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports beef carcasses from
Ireland alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $83.6M | 99% |
| Netherlands | $773K | 0.9% |
| France | $43K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $32K | 0% |
| Spain | $5K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, close to the world average of $5.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Beef carcasses exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported beef carcasses worth $82.8 million (19.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $52.4M | 63% |
| Netherlands | $16.3M | 20% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 10% |
| Ireland | $3.0M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $307K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $206K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $119K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $82K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $50K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom beef carcasses imports (HS 0201.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0201.10: Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of beef carcasses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported beef carcasses worth $84.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 111 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply beef carcasses to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($83.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (1%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of beef carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of beef carcasses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $151.0 million in 2017 to $84.4 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $151.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export beef carcasses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $82.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Belgium. That compares with imports of $84.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for beef carcasses?
The HS code for beef carcasses is subheading 0201.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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