Boneless beef cuts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boneless beef cuts by the United Kingdom reached $1.18 billion in 2024 (134.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.18B | 134.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 127.0K t |
| 2022 | $942.3M | 119.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 140.2K t |
| 2020 | $833.5M | 136.4K t |
| 2019 | $859.8M | 141.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.01B | 152.6K t |
| 2017 | $899.0M | 143.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports boneless beef cuts from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $902.2M | 76% |
| Poland | $64.6M | 5.5% |
| Australia | $55.2M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $31.0M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $26.0M | 2.2% |
| Uruguay | $22.2M | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $18.8M | 1.6% |
| Argentina | $10.8M | 0.9% |
| United States | $9.0M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $8.0M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.77 per kg, close to the world average of $8.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boneless beef cuts exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $301.6 million of boneless beef cuts in 2024 (30.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (38%), Ireland (29%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $116.1M | 39% |
| Ireland | $86.9M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $45.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $20.0M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $6.5M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $6.0M | 2% |
| Denmark | $5.8M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 1% |
| Switzerland | $3.0M | 1% |
| Israel | $2.3M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom boneless beef cuts imports (HS 0201.30): 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 0201.30: Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of boneless beef cuts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported boneless beef cuts worth $1.18 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 197 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply boneless beef cuts to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($902.2 million), followed by Poland (5%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of boneless beef cuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boneless beef cuts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $899.0 million in 2017 to $1.18 billion in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $974.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export boneless beef cuts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $301.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $879.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for boneless beef cuts?
The HS code for boneless beef cuts is subheading 0201.30. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
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