Import/export HS code 051191: Fish and aquatic animal products
Products made from fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or other water animals; dead animals from Chapter 3
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPICAL MARINE CENTRE LIMITED | 87 |
| AQUADIP UK LTD | 52 |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 35 |
| BHJ UK LIMITED | 29 |
| PEREGRINE LIVEFOODS LTD | 29 |
| TRIXIE UK PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 29 |
| BUITELAAR FOODS LIMITED | 27 |
| MONKFIELD NUTRITION LIMITED | 19 |
| AQUALINE AQUATIC PLANT SERVICES LTD | 19 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,117,969 |
| France | 1,179,221 |
| Poland | 715,235 |
| Ireland | 542,991 |
| Czechia | 396,714 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,291,912 | 2,826,057 | +534,145 |
| France | 719,534 | 459,687 | -259,847 |
| Poland | 476,669 | 238,566 | -238,103 |
| Ireland | 291,087 | 251,904 | -39,183 |
| Czechia | 253,582 | 143,132 | -110,450 |
| Netherlands | 139,648 | 208,305 | +68,657 |
| Qatar | 140,884 | 0 | -140,884 |
| Denmark | 39,648 | 63,244 | +23,596 |
| Spain | 25,003 | 22,612 | -2,391 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,540 | 39,555 | +32,015 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 315,914 |
| Belgium | 63,478 |
| Ireland | 37,834 |
| China | 20,215 |
| Thailand | 12,511 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 154,756 | 161,158 | +6,402 |
| Belgium | 30,968 | 32,510 | +1,542 |
| Ireland | 37,834 | 0 | -37,834 |
| China | 9,652 | 10,563 | +911 |
| Thailand | 5,954 | 6,557 | +603 |
| Czechia | 734 | 1,062 | +328 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,986,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,279,178 |
| Other | 484,437 |
| Air transport | 184,621 |
| Road transport | 5,002 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,248,897 | 2,737,883 | +488,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,031,722 | 1,247,456 | -784,266 |
| Other | 253,092 | 231,345 | -21,747 |
| Air transport | 71,877 | 112,744 | +40,867 |
| Road transport | 5,002 | 0 | -5,002 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,020,655 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,800,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 843,676 |
| 000 | 484,437 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,733 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,012,459 | 2,008,196 | -4,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,729,770 | 1,071,203 | -658,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 154,207 | 689,469 | +535,262 |
| 000 | 253,092 | 231,345 | -21,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,733 | 0 | -174,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,115 | 85,228 | +22,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,240 | 110,801 | +78,561 |
| Dover | 87,331 | 0 | -87,331 |
| Holyhead | 30,673 | 20,559 | -10,114 |
| Southampton | 8,165 | 39,434 | +31,269 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 051191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products made from fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or other water animals; dead animals from Chapter 3