Frozen boneless sheep cuts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen boneless sheep cuts by the United Kingdom reached $116.5 million in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 192 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 64% 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 | $116.5M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $71.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $95.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $79.5M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $76.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $74.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $89.7M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $84.8M | 18.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen boneless sheep cuts from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $60.1M | 52% |
| Australia | $46.5M | 40% |
| Ireland | $4.4M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Chile | $872K | 0.8% |
| Iceland | $647K | 0.6% |
| Uruguay | $222K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $161K | 0.1% |
| Argentina | $141K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $6.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen boneless sheep cuts exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen boneless sheep cuts by the United Kingdom reached $10.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. The largest buyer markets were France (42%), Switzerland (21%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.5M | 43% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 21% |
| Hong Kong | $749K | 7% |
| Poland | $737K | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $385K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $374K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $309K | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $225K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $210K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $184K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen boneless sheep cuts imports (HS 0204.43): 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 0204.43: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen boneless sheep cuts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen boneless sheep cuts worth $116.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen boneless sheep cuts to the United Kingdom?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($60.1 million), followed by Australia (40%) and Ireland (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen boneless sheep cuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $6.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen boneless sheep cuts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.8 million in 2017 to $116.5 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen boneless sheep cuts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Switzerland and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $105.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen boneless sheep cuts?
The HS code for frozen boneless sheep cuts is subheading 0204.43. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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