Preserved pork belly imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of preserved pork belly by the United Kingdom reached $79.8 million in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. Value rose 6% 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 | $79.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $75.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $77.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $85.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $75.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $69.6M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $66.3M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $71.2M | 17.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports preserved pork belly from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (48%), Italy (35%), Belgium (6%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $38.4M | 48% |
| Italy | $27.6M | 35% |
| Belgium | $4.5M | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $2.9M | 3.6% |
| France | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $311K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $236K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.53 per kg, close to the world average of $6.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Preserved pork belly exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported preserved pork belly worth $2.1 million (322 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (28%), Ireland (20%), Hong Kong (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $589K | 28% |
| Ireland | $422K | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $345K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $229K | 11% |
| Saint Helena | $91K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $71K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $63K | 3% |
| Bermuda | $59K | 2.8% |
| India | $53K | 2.5% |
| Barbados | $40K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom preserved pork belly imports (HS 0210.12): 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 0210.12: Meat: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved pork belly imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported preserved pork belly worth $79.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply preserved pork belly to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($38.4 million), followed by Italy (35%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of preserved pork belly per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of preserved pork belly to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.2 million in 2017 to $79.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $85.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export preserved pork belly?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $77.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for preserved pork belly?
The HS code for preserved pork belly is subheading 0210.12. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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