Frozen beef tongues exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $13.4 million of frozen beef tongues in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 65 countries for exports of this product. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 780 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 656 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 380 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 676 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen beef tongues to
Japan alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $9.6M | 72% |
| United States | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| France | $518K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $516K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $444K | 3.3% |
| Ghana | $336K | 2.5% |
| Guinea | $279K | 2.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $185K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $145K | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | $63K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, close to the world average of $4.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen beef tongues imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of frozen beef tongues by the United Kingdom reached $274 thousand in 2024 (98 tonnes). Ireland alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $196K | 72% |
| Poland | $62K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $3K | 1.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen beef tongues exports (HS 0206.21): 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 0206.21: Offal, edible: of bovine animals, tongues, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef tongues exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen beef tongues worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 65 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen beef tongues from the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by the United States (9%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen beef tongues per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen beef tongues from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 715%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen beef tongues?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $274 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Poland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef tongues?
The HS code for frozen beef tongues is subheading 0206.21. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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