Prepared beef imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $303.6 million of prepared beef in 2024 (47.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 218 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 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 | $303.6M | 47.7K t |
| 2023 | $327.1M | 50.7K t |
| 2022 | $323.0M | 51.8K t |
| 2021 | $219.7M | 42.1K t |
| 2020 | $265.7M | 54.1K t |
| 2019 | $245.3M | 53.5K t |
| 2018 | $299.2M | 70.8K t |
| 2017 | $332.7M | 79.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared beef from
Most of the value came from Ireland (39%), Brazil (27%), Poland (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $119.1M | 39% |
| Brazil | $82.1M | 27% |
| Poland | $24.3M | 8% |
| Germany | $18.6M | 6.1% |
| France | $17.8M | 5.9% |
| Denmark | $13.4M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $10.9M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.37 per kg, close to the world average of $6.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared beef exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $36.5 million of prepared beef in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (44%), Denmark (13%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $16.1M | 44% |
| Denmark | $4.7M | 13% |
| France | $3.4M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $686K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $518K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $498K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared beef imports (HS 1602.50): 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 1602.50: Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared beef imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared beef worth $303.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared beef to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($119.1 million), followed by Brazil (27%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared beef to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $332.7 million in 2017 to $303.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $332.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $289.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared beef?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $36.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Denmark and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $267.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared beef?
The HS code for prepared beef is subheading 1602.50. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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