Preserved beef imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported preserved beef worth $9.1 million (405 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $41.3 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 | $9.1M | 405 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 443 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 543 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 825 t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 943 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 840 t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports preserved beef from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.7M | 63% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $449K | 5% |
| Poland | $423K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $335K | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | $205K | 2.3% |
| France | $147K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $98K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $63K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.33 per kg, 121% above the world average of $10.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Preserved beef exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million of preserved beef in 2024 (286 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Spain (28%), Ireland (24%), France (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Malta grew fastest (+791% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $493K | 28% |
| Ireland | $424K | 24% |
| France | $334K | 19% |
| Japan | $166K | 9.4% |
| Malta | $145K | 8.2% |
| Romania | $52K | 2.9% |
| Namibia | $45K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $18K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom preserved beef imports (HS 0210.20): 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 0210.20: Meat: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved beef imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported preserved beef worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 405 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 181 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply preserved beef to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Ireland (15%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of preserved beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.33 per kg in 2024, 121% above the world average of $10.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of preserved beef to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2020 at $41.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export preserved beef?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for preserved beef?
The HS code for preserved beef is subheading 0210.20. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0210 page.
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